Handing over appointment letters under 100,000 jobs programme begins
Handing over letters of appointment to the trainees selected from families of the lowest income category in the society under the programme to …
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Former Minister Ranawaka writes to Japanese PM on canceled rail project
Oct 19, 2020 (LBO) - In a letter former Megapolis Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has extended his regret and apologies to the Japanese Government …
Lanka Sathosa announces new leadership team
Major Anura Pandithage (Retd.) has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lanka Sathosa Limited with effect from 21st September 2020. …
Opinion: PET; treasure not trash
By Ashan Weerakoon and Nilani Priyangika (Shanthi Sustainable Development) Our Earth can’t keep up with us. According to the Global Footprint …
Slow recovery of international tourism weighs on ratings: Fitch Ratings
Oct 19, 2020 (LBO) – The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt international services trade, especially tourism, Fitch Ratings said in a recent …
Negative PCR test report essential for all departing passengers: SriLankan Airlines
Oct 17, 2020 (LBO) – As per the directive issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka today, SriLankan Airlines informs that all …
Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations expected to down to a 17-year low in 2020
Oct 17, 2020 (LBO) – With the restriction on vehicle imports, First Capital Research (FCR) expects that Sri Lanka's vehicle registrations may down …
NBFI sector to record weakest performance in current decade with substantial loss: FCR
Oct 17, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) sector may record a substantial loss in FY21E, the weakest performance in …
Central Bank approves Rs. 178bn worth loans through Saubagya Renaissance facility
Oct 16, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has thus far approved 61,907 loans amounting to Rs. 178 billion so far under the three Phases of the …
Exporters outlook for business and economy improves; Report
Sri Lankan exporters are more positive in their outlook with expectation for a moderate growth for export business and the economy over the next 12 …
50-pct probability for policy rates to remain unchanged: First Capital Research
Oct 16, 2020 (LBO) – First Capital Research (FCR) believes that there is a 50 percent probability for policy rates to remain unchanged due to …
Sri Lanka’s Health Minister gazettes new regulations on Coronavirus Disease
Oct 16, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi on Thursday gazetted the regulations made under sections 2 and 3 of the …
UB Finance announces Rs. 1.6 billion rights issue
Oct 16, 2020 (LBO) – UB Finance, a subsidiary of Union Bank of Colombo has announced an LKR 1.6 billion rights issue to strengthen its balance …
SL to host Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health 2020 virtually
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is partnering up with Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and Faculty of Medicine, …
Seylan Bank drives digital transformation journey with Fiorano
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - Seylan Bank recently announced their successful implementation of the Fiorano Hybrid Integration Platform (HIP). Fiorano …
SL’s Foreign Minister calls for advancing e-commerce and e-governance in Commonwealth states
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 20th Virtual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers …
President to create market with higher price for farmers and low for consumers
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes the requirement of establishing a market that guarantees higher prices for farmers and a …
EDB facilitates continuous operations of exporters in curfew areas
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is providing facilitation to ensure that the operations of non-BOI, export industries …
CA Sri Lanka’s CBA Toastmasters Club 7th installation
The increasing need for accountants including mid-level accounting professionals to cultivate their communication and public speaking skills was …
Opinion: Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women in Sri Lanka
Shihara Maduwage Media and Communications Officer, EQUAL GROUND For months, Sri Lanka has been celebrated as a nation that succeeded in containing …
Flemington launches third apartment project
Following the success of The Flemington’s first and second condominium development projects at Rajagiriya and 1O3 Campbell, the property developer …
Tax on essential goods removed
With due consideration to the current cost of living and difficulties associated with COVID – 19 the Government has removed import duties on …
EFutures joins hands with The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) as their strategic technology partner.
CEO of EFutures, Prashan Nagendra and Rishen Fernando – Director, Chairman of SEC, Mr. Viraj Dayaratne, Mr. Naresh Abeyesekera – Board Member and …
Piramal Glass Ceylon reports PAT of LKR 316 million in 1st Half of F21
Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC announced its results for the half-year ended 30th September 2020 with a revenue of LKR 3,560 Mn and a Profit After Tax …