ODEL launches LUV Sigiriya campaign to protect historic site
ODEL clean up team hauls down 40 sacks of rubbish from Lion Rockon World Environment Day Callous visitors defile the historic Sigiriya rock with 40 sack loads …
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Clinton seals Democratic US presidential nomination
June 07, 2016 (LBO) – Former New York Senator and US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has obtained the number of delegates needed to seal the Democratic …
Head of British diplomatic service visits Sri Lanka to see reconciliation work
Head of the British Diplomatic Service Sir Simon McDonald and Secretary at the UK Department for International Development Mark Lowcock visited Sri Lanka …
World Export Development Forum creates opportunity for PPP’s
With the recent launch of the WEDF 2016 to be held in Sri Lanka in October, the EDB has taken a bold step towards creating a true sense of the word of Public, …
Brandix honours Supply Chain partners at Vendor Summit
Inspired performances by supply chain partners in FY 2015-16 contributed to the best year to date for apparel powerhouse Brandix, which honoured its top …
France Foreign Minister reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s GSP +
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, on a three day official visit to Paris, from 1st to 3rd June 2016, reiterated his commitment to elevate the bilateral …
SriLankan Airlines joins global crackdown on illegal wildlife trade
SriLankan Airlines on Thursday 2nd June joined a landmark worldwide drive to crack down on the illegal global trade in wildlife that has brought many of the …
Kia introduces Sri Lanka to its latest addition to iconic range
Kia Motors (Lanka) has announced that the new Kia Soul, the Korean car marker’s inimitable compact crossover SUV, has arrived in Sri Lanka exclusively for …
Global economies stuck in low growth trap, Policy makers need to keep promises: OECD
Jun 06, 2016 (LBO) - The global economy is stuck in a low-growth trap that will require more coordinated and comprehensive use of fiscal, monetary and …
Sri Lanka to set up University for Police and Criminal Justice
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government is looking to establish a separate University for Police and Criminal Justice similar to that of the Melbourne …
Norway to ban all fuel-based cars by 2025
June 06, 2016 (LBO) - Norway will ban the sale of fossil fuel-based cars by 2025, with politicians from both sides agreeing that cars need to run on green …
Blast at Sri Lankan armoury kills one soldier, thousands evacuated
June 06, 2016 (LBO) - One soldier was killed and thousands of people were evacuated after an explosion on Sunday at the Salawa Army Camp, where one of Sri …
JVP protest against recent VAT hike
JVP on Friday held a protest march against recent VAT
Don’t be pressured regarding land reclamation: President
June 03, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed officials to adhere strictly when implementing the government’s decision to …
Radiant Eye Hospital launches web site
Radiant Eye Hospital officially launched its unique website radianteye.lk on Thursday, 2 June 2016. The launch was experienced by healthcare professionals, …
Singer launches first-ever online wedding registry
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s leading consumer durable retailer, launched its first-ever Online Wedding Registry at a special ceremony held recently. …
Sri Lankan Researchers honoured for Process Innovation treating Asthma
In what can be hailed as a national achievement, two Sri Lankan scientists, Manoj Hettiarachchi and Nalin Kannangara of Sri Lankan pharmaceutical company …
Neoliberalism oversold? Inequality throttles growth, say IMF economists
June 02, 2016 (LBO) - Instead of delivering growth, some neoliberal policies increase inequality which in turn jeopardize sustainable development, three IMF …