e-Swabhimani Awards 2017 Celebrates Digital Social Innovators
The e-Swabhimani Awards 2017 was held recently with much pageantry to recognise and champion the nation’s digital social innovators. Organised…
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BIMSTEC Director General calls on Sri Lanka PM ahead of 3rd BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Poverty Alleviation
Director General of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( BIMSTEC) M Shahidul Islam yesterday called…
Sri Lanka optimistic of a prompt resolution to the tea ban – Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen says Sri Lanka is optimistic of a quick resolution to the…
Malaysia pledges to fast-track FTA with SL
Malaysian PM meets President, undertakes efforts to build stronger relations Several MoUs signed, PM says Malaysian companies interested in investing in SL …
A budget airline for Sri Lanka?
A proposal has come before the cabinet of ministers to launch a budget airline.The proposal was submitted through a joint…
Samaposha ‘Nutri Plus’ with Kurakkan provides big boost for the nation’s health
Samaposha, Sri Lanka’s favourite breakfast cereal, especially among children, has launched ‘Nutri Plus’ – a new breakfast cereal for the…
Russian tea row President to contact Putin
By Ravi Ladduwahetty, Kavindya Chris Thomas and Shaahidah Riza President Maithripala Sirisena is expected to request Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Moody’s publishes FAQ on Sri Lanka’s fiscal reforms, exposure to liquidity and external vulnerability risks
Moody’s Investors Service says that Sri Lanka’s (B1 negative) high general government debt levels, very low debt affordability, and fragile…
Pilots guild, unions call for action against Sri Lankan Airlines management
Trade Unions at Sri Lankan Airlines state that the proposed restructuring of the national carrier must take place under new…
Indian theater chain PVR to open first screen in Sri Lanka in 2 years
India’s largest multiplex operator PVR plans to open its first project in Sri Lanka in next two years, a top…