NDBIB crowned Sri Lanka’s best investment bank by Euromoney
Jul 24, 2019 (LBO) - NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) once again secured the prestigious “Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka” award by Euromoney for the year …
China State Engineering rewards DP Jayasinghe for completing TRI ZEN’s piling
Jul 24, 2019 (LBO) - China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has rewarded DP Jayasinghe with 7 million rupees for completing TRI ZEN’s …
Sri Lanka Customs to investigate waste containers: Fin Min
Jul 24, 2019 (LBO) - The Finance Minister has ordered Sri Lanka's Customs to conduct an investigation into the import of containers containing clinical waste …
CEAT launches new radial tyre range with Rs.350Mn production upgrade
Jul 23, 2019 (LBO) - CEAT, a tyre brand has unveiled a new series of radial tyres in Sri Lanka following an investment of 350 million rupees to further upgrade …
UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of freedom of association and peaceful assembly on country visit
Jul 19, 2019 (LBO) - The Special Rapporteur on the rights of freedom of association and peaceful assembly, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule commencing his official …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in June 2019
Jul 22, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's vehicle registrations across most categories have declined in June relative to May, a new report shows. Data compiled by JB …
Sri Lanka needs to improve energy sector governance: Dr Priyantha Wijetunga
Jul 19, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has a long way to go when it comes to energy sector governance Director, Asian Development Bank, South Asia Energy Division, Dr …
EU reiterats call to maintain moratorium on death penalty in Sri Lanka with view to abolition
Jul 18, 2019 (LBO) - The Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a statement said they reiterated their call to Sri Lanka to maintain its moratorium on …
England wins 2019 Cricket World Cup
Jul 15, 2019 (LBO) - England pulled off the greatest World Cup final win over New Zealand to secure cup after a nail-biting tie-break finish, Sunday at Lords. …
Sri Lanka’s “Enterprise SL” exhibition goes to A’pura in July
Jul 15, 2019 (LBO) - The Finance Ministry'S "Enterprise Sri Lanka" exhibition will be held in Anuradhapura from July 24-27. This exhibition will be a platform …
John Keells empowers skills development of over 9200 youth in 2018/19
(PRESS RELEASE) “When I came home with my poor O/L results, my father asked me what I would do with my life now? He actually gave up on me. It was my mother …
Women and an Ageing Population: What are the implications for Sri Lanka?
Jul 08, 2019) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) brought international policymakers to discuss feminization of ageing in Sri Lanka, in line with …
Ground handling, aviation fuel, and embarkation levy reduced for 6 months to boost tourism
Jul 09, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority together with the Prime Minister’s office, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian …
Two appointments to Sri Lanka Treasury
Jul 08, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry has announced the appointment of two new officials to the Treasury. K.D. R Olga of the Sri Lanka Accountancy …
Atlas celebrates 60: Takes action against hate campaign on social media
Jul 05, 2019 (LBO) - Atlas Axillia Co., a Sri Lankan owned and operated company celebrated its 60th anniversary with a number of initiatives focused on …
Govt. nod for cable cars in hills
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved a cable car project in Nuwara Eliya, a statement said. The project will run from Nanuoya, in …
Sri Lanka launches USD2.2Bn LRT project to modernise city dwelling and transportation
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) - The government launched the Malabe and Colombo Fort Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the aim of modernising the city's transpotation …
IGP and Former Defence Secy arrested while in hospital
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's top police officer, Pujitha Jayasundara and the former Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando were …
Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue to assist investors and tourism
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue was held recently at the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade with the …
Emirates unveils special business class fares from Colombo
(PRESS RELEASE) - Business travellers from Sri Lanka as well as aficionados of the travel experience can now sample the premium Emirates Business Class product …