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Greater synergy between India and SL pivotal for container volume growth in sub-Continent: SLPA Chairman
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) paid a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Gopal Baglay on 09th July 2021. On the invitation of the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, the meeting took place in the India House, Colombo 03. Also present at […]
Visa appoints Avanthi Colombage as Country Manager for Sri Lanka & Maldives
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Avanthi Colombage as Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives for Visa. Avanthi will head the operations of the company in the two markets from Colombo and be a part of Visa’s leadership team in the region. She replaces Anthony Watson, […]
Japan Gifts 1.45 million Astra Zeneca Vaccines; expected to arrive in Sri Lanka soon
The Government of Japan has decided to provide 1.45 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in Japan to Sri Lanka through the COVAX Facility of the World Health Organization (WHO) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. The vaccines are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka from Japan during the coming weeks. […]
Sri Lanka and Australia to strengthen practical cooperation
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena during a meeting with the Australian High Commissioner David Holly on 13 July 2021 discussed avenues for consolidating relations between the two countries in multiple spheres to achieve tangible outcomes. Following up from the successful telephone conversation held with the Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne in June this year, the two […]
Teejay first Sri Lankan company to become US Cotton Trust Protocol Member
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Sri Lankan textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka and its wholly-owned subsidiary Teejay India as new members. Teejay is the first textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka to join the Trust Protocol and membership will allow the company to prove the cotton fiber element in its sourcing mix is more sustainably grown […]
‘s First Fully Crewed Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed spaceflight with two pilots and four mission specialists including Sir Richard Branson.
Opinion: Plastic waste, a goldmine when responsibly disposed and managed
By Mangala Bandara, director of ‘Go Recycling Hub.’ Most developing countries across the globe face the issue of proper waste management, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Each person in Sri Lankan generates around 0.64 kgs of waste daily leading to 4.8 million metric tons of solid waste collected annually, where irresponsible disposal of plastic […]
Event Management Ass. calls for enforcement of COVID-19 safety for functions
Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Colombo, the Event Management Association (EMA) issued comprehensive guidelines for hosting COVID-safe events and called for strictest possible adherence from stakeholders. The EMA’s Handbook, lists out detailed safety and hygiene standards and protocols to ensure that all future events will be hosted in a responsible manner – minimizing […]
Vietnam SL Bilateral Relations to get a boost in Organic Farming, IT Sector Investments & Tourism
The Ambassador of Viet Nam in Colombo Ho Thi Thanh Truc paid a courtesy call on State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya at the Foreign Ministry premises on 13 July, 2021. While reiterating on the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries, the State Minister Balasuriya noted that the main focus of the Government […]
Cleanup operation of oil spill at Hambantota International Port completed
The minor oil spill that occurred during bunkering at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has been cleaned up by the Emergency Response Unit of the port. The oil spill occurred at approximately 6 pm on Sunday, 11th of July 2021 whilst a bunkering barge was refueling a commercial vessel that had called at the port. […]