CA Sri Lanka confers CPFA qualification to senior public servants
Over 130 senior public servants were recently conferred with the Chartered Public Finance Accountancy (CPFA) qualification at the inaugural CPFA Convocation …
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Hirdaramani Garments & Isebella Socks starts production line in Ethiopia
The grand production inauguration ceremony of the Hawassa Industrial Park in Ethiopia that has attracted 18 leading global apparel and textile companies was …
Malinga to face inquiry for breach of contract terms, emergency ExCo called
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced that it had called an Emergency meeting of its Executive Committee at 7 pm at SLC Headquarters in order to table & …
Opinion: Despite Trump-Modi bonhomie, Indo-US economic relations in doldrums
By P.K.Balachandran Despite words signifying undying friendship and bear hugs, which marked President Donald Trump’s interaction with Indian Prime Minister …
Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube in forum to counter terrorism
June 27, 2017 (LBO) - Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube announced Monday the formation of a 'Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism.' The companies …
LAUGFS International launches Fujitsu dry cell batteries in Sri Lanka
LAUGFS International (Pvt) Limited, the authorized agent for Yamaha and Airman power products and Denso automotive parts, has now further expanded its …
JAT sponsors second Building Specifiers’ Conference 2017
JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s award-winning conglomerate was a title sponsor of the highly successful Building Specifiers’ Conference 2nd Edition, which was …
Sampath Bank named Most Innovative Bank at LankaPay Awards
Continuing to win accolades for its spirit of innovation, Sampath Bank was recognized as Sri Lanka’s "Most Innovative Bank" at the LankaPay Technnovation …
Eminent economist Dr. Saman Kelegama passes away
June 23, 2017 (LBO) - Dr. Saman Kelegama, the Executive Director of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, has passed away at the age of 58 in Thailand …
Fairway Holdings acquires Multi Finance
Fairway Holdings, a rapidly diversifying conglomerate, recently acquired Multi Finance PLC under its umbrella with a view to giving this erstwhile financial …
Mahinda meets Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain
Concluding four day visit to Pakistan, former President Mahinda Rajapakse and representatives of the joint opposition met Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain at …
Sri Lanka in talks to import rice from three countries
Sri Lanka has opened immediate talks with three countries on 22 June to procure a rice tranche to stabilize its domestic markets. “We are looking for …
US Ambassador Atul Keshap visits eastern province
U.S. Ambassador Atul Keshap visited the Eastern Province this week to commemorate a milestone in U.S.-supported demining efforts and to attend the …
Political commitment needed for sustainable tourism: Amaratunga
June 22, 2017 (LBO) - The importance of political commitment for sustainable tourism goals, as well as the tools to measure sustainability, was highlighted …
Sri Lanka to abolish import control fee for tea
June 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet nod has been received to abolish the import control license fee for imported tea in line with 2017 budget …
Improved Swedish interest in Sri Lanka imports after GSP+
An increased interest to import products from Sri Lanka to Sweden has been noticed since the GSP+ came in to function. This was confirmed on Tuesday 20th June …
Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka appointed as UNSG’s Envoy on Youth
(PRESS RELEASE) - United Nations Secretary-General’s office announced today (20th June) that Secretary General António Guterres has appointed Jayathma …
Huawei becomes Official Smartphone Partner of Sri Lanka Cricket Team
(PRESS RELEASE) - Huawei, the leading smartphone brand in Sri Lanka has entered into a partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as the Official Smartphone …
SriLankan hosts ‘Rumble in Jungle’ mountain biking race 2017
SriLankan Airlines successfully conducted ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ the premier mountain biking event that attracts local and international cycling pros and …
Religious violence in Sri Lanka has chronic nature: Verité
June 21, 2017 (LBO) - Religious violence in Sri Lanka is not a post-war phenomenon and has persisted over a much longer period of time, Verité Research said …