National Organic Certification Mark Made Public by EDB
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on Friday made public the National Organic Certification Mark (NOCM) to increase consumers’ awareness …
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President directs immediate action to solve plantation sector issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the government is committed to carrying out its agricultural modernization plan. Speaking at recent meeting …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank says structural reforms needed for short and long-term issues: Annual Report
The implementation of structural reforms focusing not only on restoring near term stability but also on rebuilding the nation with adequate …
CBSL Annual Report handed over to President
The Annual Report of the Central Bank (CBSL) 2022 was presented by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to the Minister of Finance Economic …
Seylan Bank appoints Ramesh Jayasekara as Director/CEO
Seylan Bank has announced the appointment of Ramesh Jayasekara as its new Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 May 2023. Having …
HC Moragoda meets IndiGo co-founder Bhatia to discuss enhancing air connectivity between SL and India
Continuing his discussions with large-scale Indian investors and corporate leaders, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met …
US blacklists Karannagoda for human rights violations; Sri Lanka regrets decision
The United States on Thursday banned former Sri Lankan Navy Commander and Governor of North Western Province Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha …
Cracking the Code: Why Women’s Innovations are Lagging Behind in Sri Lanka
By Dilani Hirimuthugodage "I do not intend to get a patent right for my invention as I do not want to disclose my research findings and methodologies …
Minister does all these malicious acts to harass us & to protect one SDIG, says Ajith Rohana
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) of the Southern Province Ajith Rohana says that he will not abide by the recent transfer order made …
CSE enables issue of Green Bonds by Sri Lankan Companies
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of listing and trading of Green Bonds for the first time in the Sri Lankan …
Plasticcycle partners with The Pearl Protectors’ “Cleaner Seabeds for Sri lanka” Expedition
Earlier this month, Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, entered into an agreement with The Pearl Protectors, …
Dipped Products launches new venture into high-tech sports gloves for EU & US
Producing specialised gloves for leading global brands across 10 sports Eco-friendly facility fulfils requirements for platinum LEED …
China Merchants Group Chairman in SL; assures further investments into CICT & Hambantota Intl Port
The highest ranking official from the China Merchants Group (CMG) visited the Hambantota International Port on an inspection tour of the facility …
Japan, UNDP to support women’s economic wellbeing for smallholder farmer families in SL
The ongoing socio-economic crisis has had serious impacts on the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka. The rising energy costs and evolving climate …
Eighth Power, Energy & Construction Expo in July 2023
The Power, Energy & Construction Expo is set to take place from 7th – 9th of July 2023 at BMICH Exhibition Centre, Colombo. The expo will …
Sri Lanka to build South Asia’s largest logistics complex in Port of Colombo
Sri Lanka’s aspiration to become a major logistics hub in the region took a giant leap forward today with the launch of a project to build the …
Advisory on fraudulent IT-related job offers in Thailand
The Sri Lanka Mission in Thailand has noticed recently that Sri Lankan nationals are being lured for employment in Thailand particularly for the …
Opportune time for foreigners to invest in an apartment: RIUNIT
The Research Intelligence Units suburban apartment price index for February reveals that the apartment prices are continuing to decline in USD terms …
Plans underway to remove the lubricant levy to paralise the regulator: PUCSL Chair
The Ministry of Power and Energy has proposed to remove the lubricant levy from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the shadow …
Sri Lanka – Canada biz council of CCC hosts interactive evening with Canadian HC
The Sri Lanka - Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an interactive evening with His Excellency Eric Walsh, High …
Sri Lanka becomes regional hub for enhancing connectivity for Daraz Group
The Daraz Group recently convened its strategic management meetings in Colombo Sri Lanka. The leadership teams and senior management from the …
Battling Disease & Debt: Financing Non-Communicable Diseases Amidst Economic Crisis
By Sunimalee Madurawala: Introduction “The shortage of medicines will significantly impact medications for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). If NCD …
Ceylon Chamber mobilises corporate sector support to adopt 105 Suwa Seriya ambulances
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully facilitated the adoption of 105 Suwa Seriya ambulances, valued at Rs.525 million rupees, to support Sri …
Virtusa expands Sri Lanka HQ to accommodate growing team
Virtusa added 13,000 sq. ft of new office space to its Colombo facility as part of its ongoing expansion strategy to support the company’s growing …