By Shamseer Jaleel Michael Sathasivam with a nett score of 70 and Jevahn Sathasivam with a nett score of 71 accounted for the Captains Cup win and runner-up respectively at the Nuwara-Eliya Golf Club tournament which took place at their club course in …
Dialog launches wishing sticker campaign in support of Asian Cup champions | Daily FT
Official sponsor of the National Cricket Team, Dialog Axiata PLC launched a wishing sticker campaign in support of the National T20 Cricket Team who qualified for the Super 12 Round of the World Cup currently played in Australia. After their resounding…
More airlines step up winter flights to SL | Daily FT
Air France and Royal Dutch Airlines will recommence operations from 4 Nov. with four flights per weekSwiss leisure airline, Edelweiss resumes with a weekly flight from 10 Nov. Azur Air will restart services from 3 Nov. with four flights per weekTourism…
In the era of climate change, who pays for loss and damage? | Daily FT
Countries across the world are already experiencing climate-induced losses and damages, which often exceed their ability to address them Climate change is affecting human lives, livelihoods, economies, and other human and natural systems across the wor…
PM slams State agencies over failure to submit financial reports to Parliament | Daily FT
PM requests Speaker to issue a directive summoning relevant heads of institutions before the Committee on Public AccountsReveals many Govt. agencies have failed to submit financial reports to Parliament over the yearsSays institutions have failed in ca…
Presidential opening for Mireka Tower | Daily FT
Unveiling of the signage by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, as Havelock City Chairman Ajit Jayaratne looks on Ribbon Cutting by (from left): Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake, Havelock City Chairman Ajit Jayaratne, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Havelock …
CTMA warns of complete halt of motor trade with latest tax increases | Daily FT
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CTMA) yesterday expressed serious concerns over their viability in the face of the latest increases in taxes when the industry is suffering most from the import ban. CTMA said the Government imposed a complete impo…
Home-grown apples for President | Daily FT
The maiden harvest of a green apple plantation in Sri Lanka was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday. Farmer M.P. Lakshman Kumara has cultivated green apples on two acres of land in Thambuttegama, Galgamuwa. The President inquired abou…
Finance Ministry calls for report on illegal liquor outlets run by manufacturers | Daily FT
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Stabilisation has raised concerns over certain manufacturers of alcohol products maintaining sales outlets, which may lead to loss of tax revenue. In addition to revenue concerns, the Ministry notes there are rising…
Entire Opposition bands together to sign MoU against Govt. over delayed LG polls | Daily FT
Opposition parties agree to defeat Govt. attempt to postpone LG voteParties will individually and collectively work to ensure polls are held as scheduledJVP also agrees to sign MoU at the eleventh hourParties and organisations representing the country’…