Bank of Ceylon becomes first bank in Sri Lanka to surpass Rs1 trillion advances
The Bank of Ceylon scored its third “Trillion” at the end of the year 2016. That is surpassing the Rs. One trillion mark in advances- another unique …
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Over one million Sri Lankans affected by drought
Jan 23, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lankans have been warned to conserve water and electricity with over a million persons affected so far by drought as crop output …
University teachers calls authorities to fill vacancies in student admissions
Jan 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s university teachers say there is a large number of unfilled vacancies in certain faculties of state universities and …
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th US president: VIDEO
Jan 20, 2017 (Reuters) – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, succeeding Barack Obama and taking control of a …
Wilpattu cleared by State Timber Corp, not Muslims: Environmentalist
A Sri Lankan environmentalist claimed that the Wilpattu forests were cleared by the State Timber Corporation and not by Muslims as alleged. “As …
New 10MW solar power plant construction to kick-off tomorrow
The foundation stone laying ceremony of a new 10MW solar power plant in Raṇamayurapura, Hambantota will be held tomorrow with the participation of Power …
Walkers CML properties sells out Richmond Hill Residencies
Walkers CML Properties (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC announced today that their affordable housing project Richmond Hill Residencies is …
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights commends Sri Lanka progress
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has commended Sri Lanka’s efforts for progressing human rights situation in the island nation. …
Sri Lanka Prime Minister meets Premiers of Norway & Vietnam
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe led Sri Lankan delegation to World Economic Forum yesterday met Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg and discussed about …
With drought looming, Sri Lanka tries something new: preparing
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - With rainfall in many areas just a third of that last year and many water reservoirs far below normal levels, Sri Lankans have …
Foreign Minister briefs Swedish Minister of EU Affairs on investment opportunities
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, met Sweden's Minister of EU Affairs and Trade, Ann Linde, yesterday (18), at the Ministry of Foreign …
First Capital Holdings signs MOU with Oxford Business Group
(PRESS RELEASE) - Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost capital inflows through the gradual liberalisation of its trade and investment laws will be explored in a …
Sri Lanka Premier meets Erik Solheim & Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe led Sri Lankan delegation to World Economic Forum yesterday met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed about a …
Sri Lanka president advises officials to brace for impending drought
Jan 19, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has held a discussion to look into the preparations at ministerial level to provide essential …
Iconic Galaxy breaks ground, ready for occupation by end 2020
(PRESS RELEASE) - Colombo: January 18 2017: Leading infrastructure and property developer, Iconic Developments Ltd, the developer of Iconic 110 Parliament …
Sri Lanka signs USD125Mn credit to modernize agriculture
Jan 18, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has signed a 125 million dollar credit with the World Bank to support and promote commercial and export-oriented agriculture, …
Standard Chartered’s “Welcome to the jungle” Global Research Briefing 2017
(PRESS RELEASE) - 18 January 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Standard Chartered’s Global Research Team has included Sri Lanka as part of its Global Research …
Sri Lanka’s Ape’ SmartHome system wins Eco-Innovation Award 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) - Innovative Smart Solution’s (iS2), Ape' SmartHome system creator W.M. Jeremy Fernando was ajudged the winner of the Merrill J. Fernando …
Ceylon Chamber seminar to analyze economic outlook for 2017
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will line up four well-known economists along with an international relations specialist to discuss the economic outlook and its …
VirtusaPolaris recognized for emerging blockchain services in BFSI
VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., and a leading worldwide provider of information …