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Timely visit of President to Katchatheevu
President Disanayake's unscheduled visit to Katchatheevu carried both symbolism and strategy
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September 05, 2025
Daily FT
Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation welcomes newly appointed Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to UN
THE Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation welcomed the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, H.E. Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, at a special gathering held in New York, United States.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Daily FT
Chilaw Marians CC send Moors SC bowlers on leather hunt - 420/7
SKIPPER Sakuna Liyanage and Darshaka Sandeep struck centuries and shared a fifth wicket stand of 189 to help Chilaw Marians CC to a mammoth first day total of 420-7 against Moors SC in their SLC Under23 inter-club two-day match at Surrey Village grounds, Maggona yesterday.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
JKCG reaffirms commitment to customers amidst ongoing Customs proceedings
JOHN Kees CG Auto (JKCG) yesterday issued an update to its valued customers and stakeholders regarding the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the detention of certain consignments of BYD vehicles by Sri Lanka Customs.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
INSEE sweeps top honours at CIOB Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025
INSEE, Sri Lanka's only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader, with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus representing -over 55 years of trust, achieved a triple triumph at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB). The awards affirm INSEE's commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable industrial practices.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
No debt cliff in 2028 as SL outpaces IMF projections
BASED think tank Arutha Research Director - Debt Research Umesh Moramudali yesterday dispelled 'overstated' fears that Sri Lanka faces a looming debt servicing cliff when it resumes capital repayments of restructured foreign loans in 2028.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Govt. begins process to overhaul Tourism Act
Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe says stakeholder consultations, including private sector and SMEs, are essential, stressing reforms cannot be rushed Notes procurement delays hinder promotions, with digitalisation and e-procurement under consideration to speed up tourism campaigns
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
To be... or not to be... the Lion King?
79TH BRADBY SHIELD - 2ND LEG TACTICAL FORECAST
5 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill comes into effect
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certification on the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
World Bank keen to assist SL implement Proceeds of Crime Act
THE Foreign Ministry yesterday said that the World Bank has expressed its willingness to explore avenues of technical assistance to support the enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025 (POCA).
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Govt. holds inaugural meeting of Presidential Tourism Task Force
THE Government on Tuesday convened the inaugural meeting of the newly established Presidential Tourism Task Force at the Presidential Secretariat, signalling a renewed push to boost the sector as a key driver of economic growth.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Yaden Laboratories first to export Sri Lankan-made sterile liquid injectables
YADEN Laboratories Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of sterile liquid injectables to Zambia country in Africa.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
John Keells Properties partners PickMe to facilitate customer visits to VIMAN Ja-Ela
JOHN Kells Properties is pleased to announcea strategic collaboration with PickMe to offer potential customers ofits latest residential project, VIMAN Ja-Ela, easy and convenient transportation solutions.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
CSE closes in red for second session
THE Colombo stock market closed in the red yesterday for the second straight session with investors continuing to book profits.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Customs seizes Rs. 312 m worth of narcotics in Colombo
SRI Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) yesterday uncovered a massive narcotics haul during routine enforcement operations at Colombo Cargo Express, reinforcing the agency’s vigilance in curbing drug smuggling into the country.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Early handover at The Residencies Kotte by ICC
INTERNATIONAL Construction Consortium Ltd., (ICC) has announced the early handover of The Residencies Kotte—three months ahead of schedule in December 2025.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Tokyo Cement Clinches Two Top Honours at 2025 Sustainability Awards
Tokyo Cement Group was recognized for its outstanding commitment to sustainability with two prestigious accolades at the recently held Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Thunder & Neon first Sri Lankan signage manufacturer to be ISO 9001:2015 certified
THUNDER & Neon Ltd, aname ubiquitous with signage inSriLanka, announced a key milestone this month by becoming the firstand only signage manufacturer in the country to achieve the SO 9001:2015 certification for robust quality management.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Wasim Cader wins Visa Monthly Medal at RCGC
WASIM Cader won the Overall Nett winner with a remarkable score of 62 Nett at the Visa Monthly medal which took place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) recently.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Trinity win at hockey; Thomians shine in football
TRINITY College beat St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia in their 19th hockey encounter held at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy recently.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Building bridges: How Indian literary agent Mita Kapur is transforming writers through intensive retreats
A veteran literary agent's innovative approach to nurturing talent offers lessons for Sri Lankan authors seeking to expand their reach beyond local markets
4 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Kamindu Mendis’ blazing knock puts Sri Lanka one-up
26 runs in 18th over seals the first T201 for Sri Lanka
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Time for UNP leader to name a successor
THE United National Party (UNP) convention which is scheduled for coming Saturday has been postponed due to the ill health of its leader, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
INSEE sweeps top honours at CIOB Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025
INSEE, Sri Lanka's only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader, with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus representing over 55 years of trust, achieved a triple triumph at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB).
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
ComBank Home Loans Fiesta returns with huge benefits for aspiring homeowners
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has relaunched its popular Home Loans Fiesta for 2025, offering attractive interest rates, substantial cost savings, and a range of tailor-made repayment plans to help customers build, buy, or renovate their dream homes.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Trilateralism: Ranil-Sajith-Namal should reinforce the Centre, not ‘unite the Right’
A trilateral equation of Sajith-Namal-Ranil is imperative:
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Salesforce AI Research advances Agentic Enterprise
SALESFORCE AI Research has announced new breakthroughs that strengthen the path to the agentic enterprise — organisations where AI agents work alongside humans with trust, scale, and efficiency.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Seylan Bank partners Home Lands to offer exclusive home loan facilities
SEYLAN Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Home Lands Group, Sri Lanka's number one and most trusted real estate developer, to make homeownership more accessible than ever before.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Amana Bank crowned Best Bank in Sri Lanka at Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2025
AMANA Bank emerged as the Best Bank in Sri Lanka at the prestigious Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2025, adjudicated by PwC. Competing with many well-established local banks, this pinnacle award, recognises Amana Bank's continuous performance and growth during the last three years, customer-centric approach, and pioneering role in promoting its non-interest-based people friendly and development focussed banking model.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
President appoints 18 new High Court Judges
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed 18 new High Court Judges.
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