Pakistan Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch and Sri Lankan Ambassador (Designate) to Belgium and the EU Chandana Weerasena on Monday discussed matters of mutual interest.

GL alleges Mahinda Yapa an extension of executive By Shamindra Ferdinando Alleging that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena functioned as an extension of the executive, Prof. G. L. Peiris, MP, yesterday (26), declared that the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)would move a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against the SLPPer over the enactment of Online Safety law (ONLINE SAFETY […]

by Rex Clementine Umpire Lyndon Hannibal has become a marked man with plenty of criticism placed at his doorstep after he failed to detect a no ball in the tensed third T-20 International between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on Wednesday at Dambulla. Hannibal was the on-field umpire in the third T-20 International and he was […]

We, the Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union (CBEOU), as a professional union representing the Executive Officers of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, wish to clarify some facts, as it was evident that the discourse on the recent salary revision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is extremely partial and raised without proper knowledge […]

Tuesday 27th February, 2024 Sri Lankan politics is turning red in tooth and claw; the battle for the coveted executive presidency is getting down and dirty with every passing day. The presidential election is about eight months away, but the prospective contenders are already trading blows below the belt. At this rate, they might even […]

By Hiram H. Senewiratne The stock market began trading on a positive note yesterday but by the middle of the session it noted heavy selling pressure due to month- end profit takings. During the session, Nawaloka shares were suspended for trading due to heavy borrowings from HNB, market analysts said. Amid those developments, both indices […]

MILO Football Champs 2024 Sixteen teams from Mannar qualified from the first leg of the MILO Football Champs 2024 – Northern Province (under 10 and under 12) tournament held in the Mannar District on Saturday. The first leg of the tournament in Mannar drew 64 teams, including 16 girls’ teams. The tournament held under two […]

By Steve A. Morrell Brokers’ comparative analysis of tea production in Sri Lanka for January 2024 and January 2023 did not yield any noteworthy and positive statistics that merit elaborate commentary. Year 2023 ended with a production of some 256 million Kgs, with 2021 recording around 299 million Kgs. Data gleaned from the Asia Siyaka […]

Under 19 Cricket by Reemus Fernando Shahan Kaushalya excelled with a five wicket haul and a double century as Lumbini took complete control of the Under 19 match against President’s College, Rajagiriya at Colts ground on Monday. Kalushalya’s five wicket haul was key to dismissing President’s for 84 runs. In their reply, Lumbini reached 377 […]

By Usvatte-aratchi ‘The executive of the modern state is nothing but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.’ The Communist Manifesto (1848) ‘… where political and business elites are intertwined in corrupt dealings, each reliant on the other’s power for survival… the downfall of one party can drag the other down […]

Adjudged overall runner-up and joint winner in Banking sector for 2022 Annual Report The 2022 Annual Report of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon was adjudged the overall runner-up and joint winner in the Banking category at the Sustainability Reporting Awards presented recently by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Awarding the overall runner-up award […]

LinearSix, a pioneering force in the digital transformation of the financial services industry, proudly marks its seventh anniversary as a leader in promoting financial inclusivity through innovative technology solutions. Since its inception in 2017, LinearSix has played a pivotal role in driving digital growth in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, demonstrating a commitment to [̷...

The Deloitte Consulting leadership in South Asia convened in Sri Lanka, marking a significant move to drive growth in the South Asian region. A resolute commitment was made to scale collaboration, nurture talent, and embrace sustainability while shaping the future trajectory of the region’s business landscape. “As we strive for unprecedented growth in the South […]

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police. The letter of appointment was presented to him by Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (26) This appointment, in compliance with Articles 41C.(1) and 61E.(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic […]

Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka.

The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League is scheduled to be held from 12 Â 22 December, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday (26 Feb.).

United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd has entered into a contract with Sri Lanka s Ministry of Power and Energy to supply petroleum products into the local market.

In an effort to support the education of Sri Lankan children, President Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced the “Presidential Academic Scholarship Program 2024/2025.” This special scholarship initiative, launched through the President’s Fund, aims to provide financial assistance to 100,000 students from Grade 01 to Grade 11 across all 10,126 schools in the country.  A total allocation of […]

India’s interim budget focus on poor, youth, farmers and women will not only uplift more than 60 percent of the population in India but also have a spillover effect in South Asia. It sets an example for the developing countries to uplift the downtrodden, facilitate the youth, farmers and empower the women. Overall, it will […]

Across South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]