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China Products Sri Lanka Exhibition 2017 opens today in Colombo
BUSINESS

China Products Sri Lanka Exhibition 2017 opens today in Colombo

The 3rd edition of the China Products exhibition, one of the most renowned and successful multi-sector B2B international trade shows…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/11/2017
No more garbage problem in Colombo – Minister
LOCAL

No more garbage problem in Colombo – Minister

Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka says the garbage problem in the capital city of Colombo has…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Sri Lanka Telecom completes LTE-A Pro trial
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Telecom completes LTE-A Pro trial

Sri Lanka Telecom has completed a new round of proof-of-concept (PoC) tests of LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro) technology in Colombo,…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Hunupitiya container collision brings traffic to a standstill
LOCAL

Hunupitiya container collision brings traffic to a standstill

A collision between a container truck and a train occurred at the Hunupitiya Railway Crossing today, Nov 21, disrupting train…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Kelani valley line train services disrupted
LOCAL

Kelani valley line train services disrupted

A disruption of train services on the Kelani valley line was caused due to a tree which fell onto the…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Sri Lanka, UAE advancing bilateral relations in multiple domains
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka, UAE advancing bilateral relations in multiple domains

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is keen to strengthen bilateral relations with Sri Lanka across multiple domains, the Gulf state’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/11/201719/11/2017
Selyn launches ‘Sthri by Selyn’ – an ethical fashion collective for women by women
BUSINESS

Selyn launches ‘Sthri by Selyn’ – an ethical fashion collective for women by women

One of the country’s largest social enterprises, nurturing over 1000 artisans across the island, Selyn has been at the forefront…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/11/2017
Further consideration of Court of Appeal petition over LG Elections postponed
LOCAL

Further consideration of Court of Appeal petition over LG Elections postponed

Further consideration of the petition filed in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to nullify the gazette issued on…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/11/2017
President opens Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo
BUSINESS

President opens Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today (Nov. 16) opened the latest addition of the Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group,…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track
LOCAL

Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track

Services of the Rajarata Rajina are yet to be restored after it derailed between Medawachchiya and Parasangaswewa. According to the Railway Control…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017

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