Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad agreed on
May 05, 2020 (LBO) - Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad following proper authentication procedures has …
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New procedure for MCC & LCL delivery of cargo to ease delays
May 05, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is to introduce a new procedure for MCC and LCL delivery of cargo to curb any delays that may …
Seylan Bank and staff lend helping hand to fight COVID-19
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank PLC staff apart from delivering essential services, contributed a days salary and the bank contributed …
Pelwatte to explore continued local dairy self-sufficiency Post COVID-19
The local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has pledged to ensure continued exploration towards establishment of self-sufficiency in the local dairy …
Private sector supports establishment of a Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at IDH
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – A new Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH) was declared open on 28 April …
Daraz initiates seller stimulus programme to revive Sri Lanka’s SMEs
With the uncertainty of the social and economic situations in the country due to COVID–19, businesses are severely affected with a larger impact on …
Dialog commences critical ICU development at Negombo general hospital
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - As the first stage of the recently pledged 200 million rupees towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals …
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and …
WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - Gearing up for the much needed COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization recently organized a meeting of vaccine …
Resumption of civilian life and office work begins from May 11
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - While the curfew is in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the resumption of civilian life and …
Key recommendations to transform Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum recommends 11 points to transform the Agriculture Sector in Sri
I will not reconvene Parliament unilaterally: former Speaker
May 02, 2020 (LBO) – Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that he will not reconvene the Parliament unilaterally and contribute to aggravate the …
Restaurants can now add new food order features on Instagram
To support small and independent restaurants struggling during the ongoing lockdown, Uber Eats has linked the “Order Food” buttons from their …
Central Bank extends deadline for submitting requests for debt moratoriums
May 01, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has extended the deadline (30.04.2020) for submitting requests for debt moratoriums and 4 percent per …
President responds to former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera
May 01, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has responded to the letter sent to him by former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on April …
SEC grants relief measures; extends due date for submission of audit reports
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission having taken into consideration the challenges faced by the licensed entities …
SEC introduces 3-Tiered Circuit Breaker attached to S&P SL20
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a Three Tiered Circuit Breaker structure which is to be attached …
Sri Lanka Ports Authority urges importers to clear vehicles
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) reiterates that the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions are no obstacle to clear the vehicles at …
Fitch downgrades SriLankan Airlines’ government guaranteed bonds to ‘B-‘
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) - Fitch Ratings has downgraded the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) USD175 million government-guaranteed 7% unsecured …
Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with hi-tech body cameras
As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body …
Sri Lanka will receive help from leading Chinese companies & banks: Acting Ambassador
Apr 29, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will receive help not only from the Central Government of China but also from the country’s leading companies and …
Private hospitals extend their lab services for PCR testing
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a statement to media, said they will extend all possible assistance to the national …
Global coronavirus outbreak exacerbates Sri Lanka’s liquidity & external risks: Moody’s
Apr 29, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka (B2 review for downgrade) is facing simultaneous domestic and external shocks amid the global coronavirus outbreak, …
Mangala asks President to re- summon Parliament to approve public expenditure
Apr 29, 2020 (LBO) - Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera in a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has urged him to exercise his powers as …