In Pictures
Walkers Colombo Shipyard completes construction of its fourth vessel
Walkers Colombo Shipyard (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC, has successfully completed the construction of its fourth vessel, a 10 ton bollard …
Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s HDFC Bank to BBB-(lka), maintains on RWN
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka's (HDFC Bank) National Long-Term Rating to 'BBB-(lka)' from 'BBB(lka)'. …
Eurocars launches the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
(PRESS RELEASE) - Eurocars, the official agent of Porsche cars in Sri Lanka officially launched the new 911 Targa 4 GTS recently in the presence of 911 …
Fitch affirms SriLankan Airlines’ government guaranteed bonds at B+
Fitch Ratings has affirmed SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) US dollar-denominated government guaranteed bonds at 'B+'. KEY RATING DRIVERS The national …
Sri Lanka assumes Presidency of Conference on Disarmament
Sri Lanka has called on member states of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) to seek to bring back the necessary attention at the highest political levels to …
World Health Day 2018 to be celebrated in Sri Lanka
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today in Geneva during the 142nd Session of the …
SriLankan records highest ever monthly operating revenue in December
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, achieved the highest ever monthly revenue in Company history in …
President of Indonesia to visit Sri Lanka this week
At the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena, President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from 24-25 January 2018. The …
The role of the yahapalana opposition: Report
There is a yahapalana government as well as a yahapalana opposition in this country. After the August 2015 parliamentary election, the UNP Speaker refused to …
SLT launched country’s first, purpose built tier 3, National Data Centre
SLT announces grand opening of the state-of-the-art Tier 3 “National Data Center” in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s First “Purpose built Tier 3 Data …
EU reminds SL, unmet expectations of justice in ’emblematic cases’
Joint Press Release following the 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission The 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint …
Japan grants an audio-visual studio to Sri Palee Campus
The Government of Japan has decided to grant a total sum of 12 million Rupees under its Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Project for upgrading audio- …
Sri Lanka mine clearing reaches its final 25 square kilometers
* Landmines have been cleared in approximately 135.4 square kilometers in the North and the East from 2002 to 2017. Mine clearing in the remaining 25.5 …
Emirates special fares 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) - Emirates is making it even more attractive for travellers from Sri Lanka to enjoy new destinations and experiences in 2018. For a limited …
Sri Lanka eyes hosting an Investment Round Table with World Economic Forum
Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama during a two day visit to Geneva recently met with Mr. Børge Brende, President …
Economic Outlook 2018 Seminar: Takeaways to Expect
The 2018 Sri Lanka Economic outlook, the first of its kind for this year to feature policymakers, global experts and sector perspectives, is to be held on the …
CMPort pays 2nd tranche of USD97.3mn in Hambantota Port investment
China Merchant Port Holdings (CMPort) made the payment of US$ 97.365million to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) as the second tranche of its investment in …
CPA comments on Supreme Court decision of Presidents office term
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) made representations today on behalf of itself and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy …
Earl & Countess of Wessex to represent Queen at Sri Lanka independence day
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, will visit Sri Lanka from 31 January to 4 February 2018. …