Newspaper
Daily FT
Second half rally takes Thomians through to first win
S. Thomas' College registered its first win of the season in fine fashion with a spirited 33/12 victory over Kingswood College in the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2026 encounter played at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele on Sunday.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Menzies Aviation awarded UL ground handling contract in Sydney
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding of a new ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines operations at Sydney Airport in Australia, following the expiry of the previous agreement on 30 April 2026.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
AAT Sri Lanka unveils 'Curriculum 2025-2030'
■Aims to drive sustainable employment through technological competence
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Gold rebounds from five-week low, but inflation fears cap gains
GOLD prices have risen from a five-week low hit in the previous session, although gains were limited as elevated crude oil prices kept inflation fears alive and clouded the US interest rate outlook.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
HNB General Insurance secures 'Best General Bancassurance Provider' title for fourth consecutive year
HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has once again reaffirmed its leadership in the insurance industry by being awarded the ‘Best General Bancassurance Provider’ in Sri Lanka at the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review Awards 2026.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Secondary Bond yields edge up further
THE secondary Bond market yesterday saw yields registering an increase for a second consecutive session, as ongoing Middle Eastern tensions and elevated crude oil prices continued to weigh on sentiment.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Political interference in sport
I am writing this to express my horror at your editorial of 4 May.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Championing talent, inspiring innovation, and elevating culture
SLT-Mobitel celebrated among Sri Lanka's Top Employers for 2026 by AICPA & CIMA
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
BASL expresses concern over President AKD’s statement at May Day Rally
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday expressed concern over President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement at last week’s May Day rally.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
Viet Nam President here on State visit tomorrow
THE President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from tomorrow 7 to 8 May 2026.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily FT
SLTPB congratulates Hemant Dadlani on global recognition in the 2025-2026 DWP Insider Powerlist
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) extends its congratulations to‘Hemant Dadlani Weddings & Events’ Founder Hemant Dadlani, on his reconfirmation as a global visionary in the prestigious 2025-2026 DWP Insider Powerlist.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka
MELS Automobiles Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
DSI announces 24th DSI SUPERSPORT Schools Volleyball Championship
DSI has officially announced the launch of the 24th DSI SUPERSPORT Schools Volleyball Championship at a media conference held at the Grand Maitland Hotel, Colombo 07, on 28 April.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Beruwala Resorts to shut The Palms for four-month refurbishment
BERUWALA Resorts PLC yesterday said it will temporarily close operations at The Palms Hotel Beruwala from 1 May to 30 August 2026 to undertake refurbishment and operational upgrades
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
China overtakes India as SL's top trading partner
CHINA overtook India to become Sri Lanka's largest trading partner in 2025, driven by a sharp rise in imports, particularly vehicles, following the easing of restrictions, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
DIMO cascades EV expertise at Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic 2026
AS the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialised technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
ADB, Japan launch joint initiative to support businesses, strengthen energy security in Asia and Pacific
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan yesterday announced a new joint initiative to support countries and businesses in Asia and the Pacific facing rising energy prices, while accelerating the transition to more resilient and sustainable energy systems.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Indian Envoy urges Sri Lanka to fast-track trade, connectivity agenda
■Notes global uncertainty makes trusted partnerships more valuable
4 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
NTB absorbs Rs. 36.6 b assets, Rs. 142.8 b liabilities from HSBC retail deal
Assets transferred include Rs. 31.1 b in loans and advances
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Young Bangalore couple to create history with first Sri Lanka-India open water swim tomorrow
In their early 30s, Vrushali Prasade and Danish Abdi to traverse legendary Ram Setu 19-nautical mile route from Talaimannar to Rameshwaram in nine hours
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Stafford Motors powers MCA ‘G’ Division for 15th consecutive year
STAFFORD Motor Company Ltd., will power the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) ‘G’ Division League Cricket Tournament for the 15th consecutive year.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Rs. 13 b lost — What the Central Bank’s circular really reveals
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s circular dated 16 April 2026, titled “Strengthening the Account Reconciliation Process of Licenced Banks,” deserves close attention — not merely for its prescriptions, but for what it implicitly acknowledges.
3 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka, Maldives elevate strategic partnership with seven MoUs
MARKING 61 years of diplomatic relations, Sri Lanka and Maldives yesterday moved to significantly deepen bilateral ties, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu overseeing the exchange of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering sectors ranging from defence and education to tourism, sports, health, and archiving.
4 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
SDB bank's UPay digital wallet earns Merit recognition for Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments
SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Sun Siyam Pasikudah GM elected Sri Lanka's East Coast Hotel Association President
ON 10 April, hoteliers along Sri Lanka's Eastern Coast gathered at Sun Siyam Pasikudah to confirm a new chapter for the Eastern Coast Hotel Association (ECHA), appointing Sun Siyam Pasikudah General Manager Arshed Refai as its new President.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
President calls for irreversible path to reconciliation, warns against return of racism
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conferred with Kamban Award Links reconciliation not only to politics, but to literature, culture, education and shared identity Says criticism of divisive politics suggests new governance narrative Pays tribute to late Tamil politician R. Sampanthan, underscores focus on equality and citizenship
3 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Secondary Bond yields edge up
THE Secondary Bond market commenced the week with yields recording a marginal increase, as ongoing Middle Eastern tensions and elevated crude oil prices continued to weigh on sentiment.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Root takes four wickets as Yorkshire beat Somerset
JOE Root played a starring role with the ball as Yorkshire completed a remarkable 75-run County Championship Division One victory over Somerset at Taunton.
3 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch
Expands access to modern banking services
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily FT
Forest beat Chelsea in boost to Premier League survival
A second-string Nottingham Forest side took a major step towards the Premier League by inflicting Chelsea's sixth consecutive League defeat.
1 min |