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CDB engages A/Level students for knowledge advancement
BUSINESS

CDB engages A/Level students for knowledge advancement

Building on its deep-rooted commitment to youth empowerment, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), launched its knowledge based CSR initiative…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/03/2018
SriLankan Airlines flight from London diverted to Frankfurt due to medical emergency
BUSINESS

SriLankan Airlines flight from London diverted to Frankfurt due to medical emergency

SriLankan Airlines flight UL504 en-route from London to Colombo with 268 passengers was diverted to Frankfurt airport last night due…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/03/2018
Sri Lankan cooperatives asset base increased to Rs three billion
BUSINESS

Sri Lankan cooperatives asset base increased to Rs three billion

The asset base of Sri Lankan cooperatives have increased to nearly Rs three billion (US$ 18 million)-and coops are no…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/02/2018
Last Rites of UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Una McCauley
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Last Rites of UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Una McCauley

In accordance with her wishes, the last rites of UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Una McCauley, will…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/02/2018
Stronger policies key for better debt management: Mangala
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Stronger policies key for better debt management: Mangala

Warns G-24 Technical Group that increasing interest rates will pose challenges to developing countries when looking at debt repayment Points out large number…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/02/2018
Plan to develop Ratmalana Airport to provide efficient international flight services
LOCAL

Plan to develop Ratmalana Airport to provide efficient international flight services

The Sri Lankan government has drawn up a master plan to develop the Ratmalana Airport to provide efficient domestic and…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/02/2018
$75m more from ADB to boost SMEs
BUSINESS

$75m more from ADB to boost SMEs

The Government on Friday signed a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain additional funding for a Small…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/02/2018
John Keells Properties retains bullish streak on real estate with new residential development TRI-ZEN
BUSINESS

John Keells Properties retains bullish streak on real estate with new residential development TRI-ZEN

Connecting the dots between peace of mind, life in the city and liveable space, John Keells Properties announced the launch…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/02/2018
Water supply to Sri Lanka capital will be disrupted for 24 hours beginning Saturday
LOCAL

Water supply to Sri Lanka capital will be disrupted for 24 hours beginning Saturday

Water supply to several areas in Colombo will be disrupted for 24-hours commencing from 9 a.m. this Saturday (Feb 17th)…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
Movement to form a SLFP government with Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva as PM
LOCAL

Movement to form a SLFP government with Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva as PM

Reports from Colombo say measures are being taken to establish a government led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, which…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018

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