President Commemorates Sir Arunachalam on 100th Death Anniversary
January 10, 2024 (LBO) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the commemoration event of the 100th death anniversary of Sir …
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Fitch maintains Sri Lanka Telecom’s ‘A(lka)’ National Rating on watch positive
Fitch Ratings has maintained Sri Lanka Telecom PLC's (SLT) 'A(lka)' National Long-Term Rating on Rating Watch Positive (RWP). The RWP reflects the …
FitsAir acquires approval for inflight catering
FitsAir, Sri Lanka's leading low-cost airline, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its service offerings by obtaining approval for …
Japanese Finance Minister to visit Sri Lanka this week
Minister of Finance of Japan, Suzuki Shunichi will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 11-12 January 2024. During the visit, Japanese …
The Princess Royal to visit Sri Lanka from 10 – 13 January
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday 10 January for a three-day visit. The visit comes as …
Union Bank appoints Dilshan Rodrigo as Deputy CEO
Union Bank announces the appointment of Dilshan Rodrigo as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 January 2024. Dilshan Rodrigo is …
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, to Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India at the …
Hambantota Port Sees 26-pct Surge in RO-RO Transshipment Volumes in 2023
On 30th December 2023, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) proved itself as the fastest growing RO-RO transshipment port in the region. …
SEC approves a regulatory framework for Infrastructure Bonds
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a regulatory framework to facilitate the issuance and listing of Infrastructure Bonds on …
Understanding Informal Remittances During a Crisis: Experience from Sri Lanka
By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne, Piyumi Ranadewa and Manisha Weeraddana: Introduction Remittances carry vast economic implications for recipient countries …
GALLE CONCERTO 2024: 6 Festivals In Art, Food, Literature & Music; Call for Extended Stays on SL’s South Coast
During the South Coast peak season of January through March of 2024, the ‘Galle Concerto’ series gives impetus to a symphony of heritage and …
Government Initiates VAT Exemption for Ayurvedic Products & Medicines to Lower Healthcare Costs: Minister
State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody announced a significant step toward reducing healthcare costs by exempting Ayurvedic products, …
Navigating the Pharma Landscape in Sri Lanka: A Personal Reflection
By Dr Sayuru Samarasundera: Taking paracetamol when you are having a headache or bandaging your child's scrap when the child got hurt while playing …
CEAT goes Green in Sri Lanka with 2.4 MW solar power plant at Kelaniya
Sri Lanka’s top tyre maker CEAT Kelani Holdings has completed an investment of Rs 475.97 million in a High Tension (HT) metering roof-top …
ComBank unveils evolved logo, symbolising commitment to sustainability
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has begun 2024 by underlining its commitment to sustainability – symbolically as well as literally. The …
Chef Gary Mehigan explores Sri Lanka’s cuisine, culture and scenery through Cinnamon Hotels & Resort
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong …
SriLankan Airlines welcomes another aircraft to its fleet
SriLankan Airlines recently welcomed the arrival of a wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 aircraft wet-leased from Air Belgium, giving a further boost to its …
Janashakthi Group announces transfer of 25% of First Capital Holdings shares to Janashakthi Insurance
Janashakthi Group (JXG), a leading conglomerate in financial services with a presence in the Insurance, Finance, and Investment sectors, announces a …
Sri Lanka Eyes Thai Market for fire coconut, wood apple, pineapple, dragon fruit & Scotch Bonnet pepper
Sri Lanka is pushing for greater access to the lucrative Thai fruit market, with Ambassador C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne recently meeting with Deputy …
Nirvana Chaudhary appointed as Chairman, Union Bank
Union Bank announced the appointment of Nirvana Chaudhary as the Chairman of Union Bank with effect from 21 December 2023. Chaudhary was appointed as …
New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha Presents Credentials to President
In a diplomatic ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat, the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, presented …
Sri Lanka Banks Association Defends Parate Execution as Last Resort to Protect Depositors’ Funds
The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) has issued a statement defending the use of Parate Execution as a legal remedy for recovering mortgaged assets …
Sri Lanka Revises VAT Exemptions Starting 2024 (Complete List)
The Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka has announced an update to the list of goods and services exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT) beginning …
VIDEO: The Most Beautiful Train Ride | Nas Daily in Sri Lanka
This is the most beautiful train ride. You will see beautiful nature. Beautiful culture. And beautiful people. Welcome to one of my favorite …