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ComBank launches ‘Yasasa’ savings account exclusively for pensioners

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a savings account exclusively for government pensioners and their widows or widowers, to facilitate access …

Central Bank asks customers to register for e-payment notification facilities

Aug 01, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank is requesting customers to register for real-time e-payment notification facilities in order to …

Teejay makes strong start to 2019-20

Teejay Lanka PLC has made a strong start to 2019-20, reporting excellent top and bottom line growth at Group and Company level through efficient …

Business mission from CCC visits New Delhi to forge new business links

With the initiative of the Sri Lanka High Commission, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce led a two day business promotion mission to New Delhi on 16th July …

Seylan Bank records Rs 1.5Bn profit after tax during 1H 2019

Seylan Bank recorded a steady performance with Profits before Taxes reaching Rs. 3,476 Million for the 6 months ended 30th June 2019 against the Rs. …

We were very hurt that UNP failed to stand together with us at this critical time: Rishad

For the first time, the enigma behind Sri Lankan Muslim MPs’ evasion and resisting of their portfolios were revealed on July 30. “I discussed …

Sri Lanka imposes ban on selling imported liquor without foolproof sticker

July 30, 2019 (LBO) – Excise Department has banned the sale of all brands of imported liquor without the new foolproof sticker introduced recently …

Technology, Digital Transformation drives Sri Lanka’s future of business: IBM Forum

July 30, 2019 (LBO) – IBM today conducted an IBM Innovation Forum in Colombo that brought together business leaders to explore how they can …

Deputy Minister of Ports and Shipping re-assumes duties

Mohamed Abdullah Mohamed Maharoof re-assumed duties today (30.07.19) as the Deputy Minister of Ports and Shipping. The function took place at the …

PA warns of damage to local oil palm industry if seedling crisis not resolved soon

Jul 30, 2019 (LBO) - The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) sounded the alarm on the escalating 500 million rupees oil palm seedling crisis, …

Cabinet, State and Deputy Ministers who resigned sworn into office again

Jul 30, 2019 (LBO) - Cabinet, state and deputy Ministers who had resigned from their respective ministerial portfolios were sworn in before President …

Dentsu Grant Group launches Amnet operations in Sri Lanka

Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) - Dentsu Grant Group has announced the launch of Amnet, the programmatic expert from Dentsu Aegis Network, in Sri Lanka. …

Sri Lanka Real Estate regains momentum with international and expat markets

Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) - Following recent marketing efforts by industry leaders as well as by the Sri Lanka Tourism Board Authority (SLTBA), Sri …

Altair supports 2019 RCGC for 3rd year running

Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) - The revived RCGC Open, one of only two open golf tournaments conducted in Sri Lanka, and now titled the RCGC – Altair Open, is …

Japan’s SBI group invests USD2Mn in Sunshine Energy

Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) - Japan’s SBI Group will be investing US 2 million dollars in Sunshine Energy to further expand on renewable energy production, …

Sri Lankans must act together in favour of sustained democracy, says UN expert

July 27, 2019 (LBO) – The people of Sri Lanka must act together to secure democracy, human rights and the rule of law, says the UN Special …

Sri Lanka will be in crisis until we create equal Sri Lanka for all: Mangala

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE ON CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM Mr. Speaker, Following the attempted coup and Easter Sunday bombings many of our fellow citizens ask why …