HSBC Sri Lanka bolsters digital banking capabilities to support remote banking
The global pandemic has accelerated the shift to digitization with faster transition journeys and the rapid adoption of digital channels, which will continue …
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Capitol TwinPeaks forges ahead, amidst industry challenges
Capitol TwinPeaks, the 50-storey twin-tower mixed residential development under the Sanken Group, continues construction for delivery in 2021, amidst several …
Saliya Pieris elected as 26th President of Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Election to select the 26th President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka concluded yesterday with Saliya Pieris, PC being declared the winner having …
Fox Resorts receives SLSI 1672:2020 certification for Covid Safety measures
Fox Resorts becomes the second hotel chain to receive SLSI 1672:2020 certification for Covid safety measures. This is currently the only COVID-19 safety …
Trees of life: Why worry about deforestation?
By Manadilani Daluwatte – Trustee, Federation of Environmental Organisations, Sri Lanka (FEO) “The death of the forest is the end of our life.” Dorothy …
National Law Conference 2021, a Hybrid event organized by LECS
For the first time in its history, the annual National Law Conference was converted to a “hybrid” conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic under the COVID …
Sri Lanka discusses with US Justice Dept charges against accused in Easter Sunday bombings
Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha had a virtual discussion with Dan Stigall, Deputy Chief of Staff & Counselor for International Affairs, Department of …
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka next week
Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 23-24 February 2021 on the invitation of Prime Minister …
Sri Lanka must keep pace with global changes: President
Private sector, State Universities and other Higher Education Institutions should work together … IT and computer knowledge for all students, regardless …
UNICEF signs supply agreement for Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
NEW YORK: UNICEF announced the signing of an agreement with Pfizer on behalf of the COVAX Facility for the supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 …
President appoints Channa Jayasumana as Acting Minister of Health
Professor Channa Jayasumana has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Health until the Minister in charge of the subject Pavithra Wanniarachchi returns to …
Pelwatte receives 463 Mn project facility from SAPP for dairy farming
Pelwatte Dairy, the pioneering domestic Dairy Milk Producer has secured 463 Million from the SAPP (Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme). Pelwatte …
Port City donates Rs. 20Mn worth PCR equipment and testing kits to SL
CHEC Port City Colombo donated a PCR testing machine and 5,000 PCR test kits worth over Rs. 20 million to the government today. On behalf of Mr. Jiang …
Agreement signed with ICTA to digitize entire judicial system in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Justice, the Judicial Services Commission and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) jointly initiated a program to …
Sri Lanka and Japan conclude 2nd Policy Dialogue virtually
The second round of Sri Lanka - Japan Policy Dialogue at the Senior Official Level of the two Foreign Ministries was held virtually …
Uber Eats 2020 Insights: Yellow Rice with Chicken emerges as most ordered dish in Sri Lanka
Uber today released its annual analysis - “A Look Back at 2020: Year in Review” - a glimpse into how Sri Lankan’s ate during the lockdown and then slowly …
House of Indi and Founder clinch honors at prominent awards ceremonies
Forging the way to remarkable milestones, House of Indi, a leading fashion destination in Sri Lanka and its Founder and Creative Director, Indeevari Yapa …
JKH and HEMAS consumer collaborate to battle plastic pollution
Plasticcycle, the Social Entrepreneurship Project of the John Keells Group is pleased to onboard Hemas Consumer, in its bin placement initiative targeted …
Sri Lanka national tea sales average up in Jan 2021
All elevations show an increase YOY in LKR and USD terms Feb 03, 2021 (LBO) - The National average for the month of January 2021 of Rs. 645.02 (USD 3.40) has …
Fairfirst offers travel insurance with a COVID cover for the first time in Sri Lanka
Fairfirst Insurance offers a redefined travel insurance in the new normal by covering expenses arising from COVID-19. Allowing travelers to continue on their …