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PM calls on private sector to get involved in education reform
BUSINESSMain Story

PM calls on private sector to get involved in education reform

By Charumini de Silva Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (14 September) called on the private sector to set up…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/09/201817/09/2018
Govt. to release Rs. 10 b development finance: PM
BUSINESSMain Story

Govt. to release Rs. 10 b development finance: PM

By Uditha Jayasinghe The Government plans to release Rs. 10 billion in development finance to the private sector, particularly targeted…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/06/2018
Sri Lanka committed to eliminate barriers to business environment, facilitate investments- Finance Minister
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka committed to eliminate barriers to business environment, facilitate investments- Finance Minister

The government of Sri Lanka is committed to further facilitate the investment climate through a well thought out program for…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/06/2018
UN, Sri Lanka joint symposium provides a platform for enhancing the use of data towards a Sustainable Sri Lanka
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UN, Sri Lanka joint symposium provides a platform for enhancing the use of data towards a Sustainable Sri Lanka

Recognizing the pivotal role data plays in Sri Lanka’s journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Government of…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/03/2018
NDB first Lankan bank to receive gender certification
BUSINESS

NDB first Lankan bank to receive gender certification

NDB Bank recently announced that it is the first Sri Lankan company to apply for the worldwide Economic Dividends for…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/03/2018
Priority bus lane programme reaches new phase
LOCAL

Priority bus lane programme reaches new phase

The priority bus lane programme launched the next phase of the project this morning. The lane stretches between Borella and…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/01/2018
Compete to deliver: PM
BUSINESSMain Story

Compete to deliver: PM

PM as Chief Guest at Interbrand-Daily FT Best Sri Lankan Brands Awards expresses confidence private sector can  compete internationally but must…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/201712/12/2017
Fisheries Ministry to grant permission to private sector to rear marine species
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Fisheries Ministry to grant permission to private sector to rear marine species

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, has taken steps to grant permission to the private sector to rear…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/11/201723/11/2017
Ceylon Chamber to hold private sector workshop to discuss way-forward for Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership
BUSINESS

Ceylon Chamber to hold private sector workshop to discuss way-forward for Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold a consultation workshop with the private sector on the 15th November 2017 to…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/11/201712/11/2017

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