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SriLankan Aviation College gains NVQ accreditation
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, successfully gained NVQ Level 6 status under the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Framework. The NVQ accreditation will increase the national recognition for the programmes offered by SriLankan Aviation College and enhance the career prospects of graduates by validating their occupational competence. The NVQ accreditation certifies that […]
‘s Ratings on Reorganisation
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited’s (SLIC) ‘CC’ Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating on Rating Watch Negative and ‘A(lka)’ National IFS Rating on Stable Outlook. Fitch is withdrawing the ratings of SLIC as SLIC is undergoing a reorganisation. Accordingly, Fitch will no longer provide ratings or analytical coverage for SLIC. SLIC transferred […]
Reliance Consumer Products announces partnership with Sri Lankan beverage brand Elephant House
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), today announced that it has partnered with Sri Lanka-headquartered Elephant House to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under the Elephant House brand across India. This association will not only help RCPL bolster its growing beverage portfolio that […]
Sri Lanka – Vietnam explore opportunities in agricultural, forestry and fisheries: CCC
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, engaged in a working visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, in the fields of agricultural, forestry and fishery. Organized in association with the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council and the […]
Sri Lankan Cabinet Approves Temporary Suspension of Parate Law
In a move aimed at alleviating the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Sri Lankan cabinet has approved the temporary suspension of the implementation of the parate law. The decision was announced following a cabinet paper presented by President Ranil Wickramasinghe, who also serves as the Minister of Finance. The parate law allows […]
‘s rating
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd.’s (HLSL) National Long-Term Rating. Prior to the withdrawal, HLSL’s National Long-Term Rating was ‘A(lka)’ with a Negative Outlook. Fitch is withdrawing the rating because the agency does not have sufficient information to maintain the rating. Therefore, Fitch will no longer provide analytical coverage or ratings for […]
Goumet Galle 2024: Culinary extravaganza resumes
Gourmet Galle, the culinary festival that has been tantalizing taste buds since its inception, has revealed its exciting line-up of international chefs coming to Galle until the end of March. This year promises an exquisite array of culinary gurus each weekend featuring two exclusive events—an immersive masterclass and a delectable dinner, set against the picturesque […]
Dialog Enterprise joins CIO CONFLUENCE 2024 as exclusive enterprise connectivity partner
The Banks’ Chief Information Officers Forum (BCIOF) of Sri Lanka, the largest C-level forum in the banking and financial industry in Sri Lanka, comes together to host the highly anticipated CIO Confluence for 2024. The Conference will be held on Tuesday, 27 February, at the Shangri-La Colombo and will bring together CIOs and both locally […]
99x unveils futuristic engineering frameworks at annual ‘99x Day’ gathering
99x, the renowned global product engineering company, kicked off its annual event, themed ‘Poised for the Extraordinary’ at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The gathering served as a platform to unveil several innovative frameworks to create a dynamic change within the digital product engineering landscape, enhancing both customer and developer experiences. The event saw key personalities […]
Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union Clarifies Recent Salary Revision
The Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union (CBEOU) issued a press release today to clarify the facts surrounding the recent salary revision for Central Bank employees. The statement comes amidst public discourse and criticism on the matter. Full Statement The purpose of this press release is to clarify the facts as a professional union representing the […]