World Bank recommends multi-prong strategies to close Sri Lanka’s gender gap in the workforce
A new World Bank report has recommended multi-prong strategies to help women gain employment and then continue to thrive in…
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Electric buses on the way in keeping with Budget 2018
A decision to import 50 electric buses was reached by the Sri Lanka Transport Board as part of a budget…
Sri Lanka to give Rs.15Bn as concessionary loans to target sectors: Finance minister
The Ministry of Finance says that it will create a credit scheme with the allocation of 15 billion rupees in…
McKinsey to prepare strategies for Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has selected worldwide management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company as the consultation company for the preparation of…
Sri Lanka wants to amend Hambantota Port concession agreement
Sri Lanka’s cabinet revealed Wednesday that Ports Minister sought cabinet approval to amend the current concession agreement of the Hambantota…
Sri Lanka to gazette guidelines on adventure tourism by March 2018
Sri Lanka’s Policy Development Office said steps are being taken to promulgate regulations related to all adventure tourism activities in…
Sri Lankan President raises awareness in lack of women representation in politics
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena says the current government is committed to increase female representation in politics and is formulating…
Sri Lanka Ministry of Justice and UNICEF launch new report recommending measures to strengthen Justice System for Children
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Tuesday launched a report recommending measures…
Sri Lankan beer makers to regain market share with tax changes- Fitch
Sri Lanka’s beer industry will regain market share from hard liquor following a more favorable tax regime for the segment…
Sri Lanka preparing a mechanism for border protection and prevention of human smuggling
Sri Lanka is currently drafting legislation and preparing a mechanism to prevent illegal immigration and promote the border security, Minister…