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Dialog commences critical ICU development at Negombo general hospital
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – As the first stage of the recently pledged 200 million rupees towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals selected by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, commenced immediate civil reconstruction for the expansion and provision of all equipment to establish a fully […]
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and import substitution as a response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, the sector’s apex industry association has said. In a statement, the Palm Oil Industry Association (POIA) […]
WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – Gearing up for the much needed COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization recently organized a meeting of vaccine manufacturers and national regulatory authorities from its South-East Asia Region. “The manufacturing capacity that exists in our Region is of the quality and scale required to produce and roll-out a COVID-19 vaccine globally. […]
Resumption of civilian life and office work begins from May 11
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – While the curfew is in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from Monday, 11th May, the Presidents office said. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the […]
Key recommendations to transform Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum recommends 11 points to transform the Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka.
I will not reconvene Parliament unilaterally: former Speaker
May 02, 2020 (LBO) – Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that he will not reconvene the Parliament unilaterally and contribute to aggravate the emerging constitutional dispute. Releasing a statement, Jayasuriya further states that he is bound to uphold the constitution and to act as per the verdict of the judiciary as the Speaker of the […]
Restaurants can now add new food order features on Instagram
To support small and independent restaurants struggling during the ongoing lockdown, Uber Eats has linked the “Order Food” buttons from their Instagram profiles and “Order Food” stickers in their Stories, directly with the app. Both these Instagram features will link directly to each restaurant’s specific Uber Eats menu thereby enabling a seamless order experience for […]
Central Bank extends deadline for submitting requests for debt moratoriums
May 01, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has extended the deadline (30.04.2020) for submitting requests for debt moratoriums and 4 percent per annum refinancing facility for two months working capital, until 15 May 2020. The decision has been taken after considering the difficulties faced by some customers of financial institutions affected by the […]
| The right way to leave lockdown
Governments are starting to ease restrictions designed to curb Covid-19. But with most of the world still vulnerable to the virus, what’s the right way to leave lockdown?
President responds to former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera
May 01, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has responded to the letter sent to him by former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on April 28. This response that was sent with Secretary to the President P. B. Jayasundera’s signature noted that the letter of former MP has been compiled based on misinformation. The President noted […]