President recognizes 109 government institutions with high performance awards
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) - On the recommendation of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), government bodies which have achieved a high performance level …
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Japan further strengthens Sri Lanka coast guard`s oil spill combat expertise
An expert team of five Japan Coast Guard (JCG) officials including two National Strike Team members specialized for combatting oil spill incidents …
Securities and Exchange Commission DG removed with immediate effect
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General (DG) Vajira Wijegunawardane, appointed in 2015 with an overall service …
‘Sancharaka Udawa’ to play pivotal role in boosting tourism industry
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) announced that the 10th edition of the Sancharaka Udawa -Sri …
Melstacorp’s healthcare expansion to diversify cash flow: Fitch Ratings
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) – Melstacorp PLC's foray into the Sri Lankan healthcare industry will help diversify its cash flows away from its focus on …
Japan strengthens Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s oil spill combat expertise
An expert team of five Japan Coast Guard (JCG) officials including two National Strike Team members specialized for combatting oil spill incidents …
Future engagement with Sri Lanka to be decided after next review in mid-April: IMF
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lankan authorities have expressed interest in a range of options for future engagement with the fund, the International …
Sri Lanka decides not to go ahead with current MCC agreement
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has decided not to go ahead with the current Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact (MCC) …
Uber announces new safety features for Sri Lanka
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) - Uber announced the introduction of several new safety features such as an Uber Safety Helpline, RideCheck - a feature that …
UN rights chief regrets Sri Lanka withdrawal from resolution
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) - The United Nations' human rights chief expressed regret on Sri Lankan government's decision to withdraw its co-sponsorship of a …
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka bids farewell
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan will be leaving Sri Lanka to take up his new promotion. PMD Statement It was an honor to work …
MillenniumIT ESP forms strategic partnership with MINT HRM
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems provider recently formed a strategic partnership with …
Power cut carried out on 03 February by CEB could have been avoided: PUCSL
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the load shedding programme carried out on 03 February 2020 could …
Colombo District Land Valuations Indicator records 10.4-pct increase in 2H 2019
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Land Valuations Indicator (LVI) for Colombo District compiled by the Central Bank has reached 138.9 during the 2nd half of …
Foreign Ministry succeeds in evacuating two Sri Lankans on board Diamond Princess
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – The two Sri Lankan crew members who were on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, were evacuated last …
Simplified payment solution for SMEs in Sri Lanka : Seylan Bank
Interview with Chaminda Senewiratne, head of digital banking, Seylan Bank ....... Could you briefly explain what “Seylan merchant portal” is? …
SLTDA and BOI sign MoU to enhance cooperation between agencies
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Board of Investment (BOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to …
India’s GoAir introduces direct flights from Colombo to Delhi, Bengaluru
In continuation of its expansion in South Asia, GoAir – Asia’s most trusted, punctual and fastest growing airline – has announced its new …
Commission of Inquiry to be appointed to review previous COI reports: FM at UNHRC
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka declares its commitment to achieve sustainable peace through an inclusive, domestically designed and executed …
CPC fuel supply, deciding factor for Sri Lanka’s main power outages
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Continuous fuel supply from Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has become the principal deciding factor for an uninterrupted …
International festival of creativity, ‘Epica Awards Sri Lanka’ debuts 5-6 March
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) - For the first time in Epica Awards' 33 years history, Epica Awards Sri Lanka will take place between the 5th and …
HNB posts group PAT of Rs. 15Bn
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) - HNB PLC weathered external headwinds in 2019 to post 15 billion rupees in Group Profit After Taxes (PAT) and 14 billion rupees …
FM will formally inform decision of govt. to withdraw co-sponsorship of resolution
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) - Minister of Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations, Dinesh Gunawardena who leads the Sri Lanka …
HNB clinches top spot on Business Today rankings
HNB PLC secured the No. 1 ranking on the prestigious ‘Business Today Top 30’, further consolidating on a remarkable reputation for excellence and …