Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.15 percent lower on Monday ending a four-day rally, with the market dragged down by index-heavy John Keells Holdings, provisional data
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Bill Gates orders Rs.117 Billion worth hydrogen-powered superyacht
World’s second-richest man and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has bought himself a futuristic superyacht that’s powered entirely by liquid hydrogen for Rs 117 Billion. Gates
Critic accidentally destroys $20,000 artwork at Mexico fair
An art critic has destroyed a contemporary piece at Mexico’s premiere art fair, sparking a debate about what constitutes art. Critic Avelina Lésper said she
Sri Lanka to enter into MoUs with four countries to promote tourism
The Government of Sri Lanka is planning to enter into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four other countries for the promotion of tourism. The government
New EDB chief pledges assistance to revive tea exports
Prabhash Subasinghe, Chairman of Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB), has pledged to take innovative measures to reinvigorate the sagging fortunes of the nation’s tea
Dialog holds Prashansa Future Connect Forum to digitally empower senior citizens
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, held the program segment of Dialog Prashansa – Future Connect Forum, the first initiative of its kind
Denmark’s Orana to invest $ 1.5 mn to set up fruit processing plant in Sri Lanka
Denmark-based Orana, one of the world’s largest suppliers of fruit based raw materials for dairy products, beverages and bakery products plans to invest US$ 1.5
IMF says Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering from Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, projects 3.7% GDP growth in 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s economy is gradually recovering from Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in April 2019 with GDP growth projected at
Urban.lk: A promise in the making in Lankan eCommerce?
The internet gave birth to a great many things. Out of these, eCommerce has grown to be one of the biggest global industries, with sales
Kahatagaha Graphite seeks an investor for value addition
The Cabinet of Ministers has given approval to implement a project based on Public Private Partnership Scheme to add value to the graphite obtained from