Ceylon Chamber and PUCSL to hold seminar on electricity crisis

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka

B’desh says has identified 20 foreign suspects in cyber theft

REUTERS: Bangladeshi investigators have identified 20 foreigners - 12 Philippine nationals and eight Sri Lankans

Non-bailable warrant issued against Vijay Mallya by Mumbai court

NDTV: An arrest warrant has been issued against Vijay Mallya, who has refuted allegations that he siphoned 

Central banks' acts desperation

As the economic malaise stretches into its seventh year, central bankers are turning to negative interest rates

SLIC exits Tess Agro with 12% stake sale

State-owned Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) yesterday sold its entire 12.14 percent stake in Tess Agro

BMICH offers new contemporary spaces for wide range of events

The BMICH, one of Colombo’s iconic landmarks recently achieved global status for quality and innovation.

Holcim Lanka launches home building solution centre in Galle

Holcim Lanka, a member of the Lafarge Holcim Group, a global leader in the construction material industry,

Wickramarachchi Opticians marks 40 years with new branch

Pioneering opticians and hearing care specialists Wickramarchchi Opticians and Wickramarachchi Institute

Arpico raises Avurudu shopping stakes with millions in ‘Lucky Dip’

The Arpico retail chain has announced plans to reward shoppers this Avurudu season with millions of rupees

S-lon revives ‘Hisa Thel Gema’ festival at Sri Natha Maha Devalaya

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is part of our country’s rich cultural heritage. 

Team Exide scores yet again at Rotherham Circuit Meet 2016

Team Exide emerged victorious at the recently held Rotherham Circuit Meet. Tyron Hendawitharana won 1st place at the Group SL-Hstanded Caress Subaru Legacy 2200 CC.

Sri Lanka’s rapidly ageing population poses serious socio-economic challenges

Sri Lanka’s rapidly ageing population poses serious challenges on several fronts.  

FinMin leaves for USA to attend IMF, WB meetings

Minister of Finance, Ravi Karunanayake will leave today (April 13th) to United States to participate in the

January trade deficit narrows 9.1%

REUTERS:  Sri Lanka’s January trade deficit narrowed 9.1 percent year-on-year, the Central Bank said yesterday.

Share Transaction Levy to be reintroduced from April 15

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the reintroduction of Share Transaction Levy of 0.3 percent,

US announces final $5.1 bn Goldman fine on mortgage bonds

AFP: Goldman Sachs will pay $5.1 billion in fines and consumer relief to resolve charges it misled investors

CB Governor says Lankan economy to have a soft landing

With the recent policy measures seen coming into effect through less money circulated in the economy 

Overseas Realty to acquire Shing Kwan-owned WTC floors through share purchase

Instead of buying the two floors of the World Trade Centre Building as planned, Overseas Realty (Ceylon)

EU renews Iran rights sanctions

AFP: The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Iran over its human rights record, even as it relaxes damaging measures imposed on 

BoI secures land for VW in Kuliyapitiya to assemble diesel vehicles

Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotion agency the Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday said they were

India’s Aavishkaar Frontier Fund and MA’s Foods conclude equity investment deal

Aavishkaar Frontier Fund, an India-based private equity fund, has successfully negotiated a capital infusion 

Economic reforms would be put forward in a way public could accept: FinMin

The much-awaited economic reforms would be introduced to the country at a rate that the public would

Hilton owning firm gets new board; Krishantha Cooray appointed as Chairman

The owning company of Hilton Hotel Colombo yesterday announced the appointment of new directors, with 

Sri Lankan economy poised to grow 5.3% this year: World Bank

Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.3 percent until end-2018, compared 

Three-year IMF programme to reform Lankan economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team in town yesterday said “significant progress” towards a staff-level

Expert says US$ 12bn Megapolis transport system a mega ‘folly’

The critical transport element of the much hyped US $ 40 billion Megapolis development project is likely

Husein Esufally appointed Janashakthi Insurance Chairman

J a n a s h a k t h i I n s u r a n c e PLC r e c e n t l y announced the appointment of Husein Esufally, a 

WTO says trade remedies for SL cannot be implemented overnight

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Vi s i t ing Wo r ld Tr ade O r g a n i s a t i o n ( W T O ) representatives expressed 

Country location key to spur growth: economist

??By Zahara Zuhair An economist recently highlighted that Sri Lanka’s geographic location and access to 

Access Engineering makes significant progress in Climate Resilience Improvement Project

The government of Sri Lanka has embarked on a comprehensive Disaster Risk Management (DRM) program