Newspaper
Daily FT
Carson, Bukit Darah units face impact from Indonesia's new palm oil land laws
CARSON Cumberbatch PLC and Bukit Darah PLC have said subsidiaries under their Singaporebased arm, Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd., have been affected by Indonesia's new regulations on forest area management, with around 12,000 hectares of plantation land, both planted and unplanted, reclassified and transferred to a State-owned enterprise.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Indian High Commission to directly handle visa, consular services from Nov.
THE Indian High Commission in Colombo announced that IVS Lanka, its current outsourcing partner for visa, passport, and consular services, will cease operations on 31 October 2025.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
IMF trims SL's 2026 growth forecast to 3.1% as rebound normalises
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Sri Lanka's 2026 growth forecast down to 3.1% from 3.5%, citing the economy's return to its long-term trend following a sharp post-crisis rebound.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
PEOPLE'S LEASING & FINANCE PLC ACHIEVES HISTORIC ICT TRIUMPH WITH FIVE PRESTIGIOUS WINS AT NATIONAL ICT AWARDS 2025
People's Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) achieved a historic milestone at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2025, held on October 10th in Colombo, securing a spectacular victory with five major awards, including the coveted Overall Bronze Award.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
LB Finance converts voluntary offer for AMF into mandatory offer
LB Finance PLC yesterday announced that its voluntary offer to acquire 100% of Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) has been converted into a mandatory offer after shareholders representing 65.6% of AMF's issued voting shares accepted the proposal.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Weligama watershed, leftist legacy and tomorrow’s post- JVP Lankan left
SRI Lanka has witnessed many assassinations of elected political representatives-- elected executives and legislators-- but apart from that of Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike in 1959, they were during the two civil wars North and South, and the killings were by armed anti-state organizations the LTTE and the JVP.
10 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
WindForce lowest-cost bidder for Mullikulam 50MW wind project
WINDFORCE PLC yesterday said that it has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for Lot 1 of the 50MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project, marking a key milestone towards securing the contract for the large-scale renewable energy development.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
IRCSL conducts “Insurance for All: A Secure Future” roadshow in Northern Province
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), with the support of the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the Sri Lanka Insurance Brokers Association (SLIBA), and the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII), successfully concluded its insurance awareness programs in the Northern Province under the theme “Insurance for All: For a Secure Future” with events held in Jaffna on 22 October 2025 and Kilinochchi on 23 October 2025.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
PickMe Q2 revenue up 51%, profit surges 84%
DIGITAL Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, owner of PickMe, yesterday announced its results for the second quarter and first half of FY2025/26, marking the company's strongest performance to date, with revenue in Q2 increasing 51% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 2.1 billion.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Royal Colombo Golf Club and Mastercard collaborate for iconic Five Club Premier Challenge 2025
THE Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) and Mastercard jointly hosted the Mastercard Five Club Premier Challenge 2025 on 4 and 5 October at the historic RCGC.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka calls for greater openness in trade, investment at China forum
Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando tells China forum SL committed to multilateral cooperation around cross-border trade, investment and knowledge partnership
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Lotus Renewable sells partial Hatton Plantations stake for Rs. 248 m
HATTON Plantations PLC yesterday said that its parent company, Lotus Renewable Energy Ltd., has sold over 8.4 million ordinary shares, representing 3.56% of the company's issued shares, for Rs. 247.9 million to Durga Infra Ltd.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Secondary Bond market turns bullish; extends rally for 2nd consecutive day
Rs. 57 b T-Bill auction fully subscribed; yields hold broadly steady
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lankan shuttlers and wrestlers show fighting spirit at Asian Youth Games 2025
SRI Lanka's spirited young athletes continued to fight with determination and pride at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain, with the nation's shuttlers and wrestlers producing gutsy performances against some of Asia's finest.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lankan flag flies high at Asia eCommerce Awards 2025
BRINGING pride to Sri Lanka, xCommerz, the next-generation online commerce platform by Xiteb Ltd., has won the Silver Award for “Best eCommerce Innovation” at the prestigious Asia eCommerce Awards 2025 held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
C.W. Mackie partners world's largest bearing manufacturer, SKF
C.W. Mackie PLC has entered into a landmark partnership with SKF, the world’s largest bearing manufacturer, to become its authorised distributorin the country.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
SLT-MOBITEL celebrates Customer Service Week 2025
SLT-MOBITEL, celebrated Customer Service Week 2025 from 6 - 10 October with an inspiring theme 'Mission: Possible', reaffirming an unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional customer experiences, while recognising the dedication of service teams, and strengthening bonds with valued customers across the nation.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
SLAP holds forum on future of printing industry
THE Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), in collaboration with the Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (FESPA), has successfully organised another insightful seminar and business forum on the future of the printing industry.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
New road safety, driver drug-testing laws to be tabled in Parliament
THE Government has introduced two key directives under the Motor Vehicles Act aimed at enhancing road safety and curbing drug-impaired driving, with both measures to be submitted to Parliament for approval.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Celeste represents Sri Lanka at Asia Marketing Federation Awards 2025 following dual national wins
CELESTE was named the Country Winner in two key categories by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), earning the honour of representing Sri Lanka at the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) Awards 2025, which was recently held in China.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Govt. sets up National Commission on Women to address issues on women
THE newly established National Commission on Women (NCW), which is an independent commission, will commence its functions soon to safeguard and promote the rights and protection of women in the country.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Global reset: Why the world could benefit from Trump-style leadership
FOR decades, the world has promised peace, prosperity, and fairness through international institutions, free trade, and development aid.
4 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Experts call for greater cyber- vigilance as Sri Lanka faces up to $ 1 b in cybercrime losses
Strengthening cyber- resilience through global standards Building awareness and accountability in age of cybercrime
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
HNB and Sathosa Motors boost mobility with attractive leasing solutions
HNB, has partnered with Sathosa Motors PLC to promote leasing solutions for ISUZU vehicles nationwide.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Menaka Athukorala joins Alpha Fire as new Chairman
ALPHA Fire Services PLC has appointed Menaka Athukorala to its Board as Non-Executive Chairman.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
CSE rebounds from three-day slide
THE Colombo stock market rebounded yesterday, recovering from a three-day slide.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Lawyer arrested for aiding ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder suspect
POLICE have arrested a female lawyer on charges of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
Case against Ranil postponed to Jan. 2026
THE Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday postponed the hearing of the case filed under the Public Property Act against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to 28 January 2026.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
IGP should desist from making political comments
ONE would expect the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to avoid making political statements but going by the remarks he has been making of late and the manner in which the Police Department continues to showcase and question apprehended suspects, it is prudent to ask if those entrusted with upholding the law actually know the law.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Daily FT
NDB Bank partners Gavinro International to expand access to electric passenger and commercial vehicle financing
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gavinro International Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s latest EV franchise holders representing several reputed Chinese vehicle manufacturers.
1 min |