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ICRA : Recent developments in power sec credit positive for mini-hydros
ICRA Lanka views recent developments in the hydro power sector to be credit positive. We based our assessment on three factors, (1) availability of sufficient water flows (run off river flow) due to favourable weather conditions that prevailed last year, (2) the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB’s) decision to renew Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with hydro […]
Land an investment tool: Creates greater appeal for affluent
Land has been a commodity that has been looked upon as an investment for generations. The general understanding is to obtain land for housing or commercial purposes. However, land purely as a tool of investment has increasingly become an area of interest. The annual increment of land value every year is stipulated to be around […]
Opinion: Girls in STEM, How is Sri Lanka faring?
Ashani Abayasekara Written for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2020 Sri Lanka is well recognised as a leader in gender-equal education in the developing world; World Bank statistics show that primary and secondary school enrollments and completion rates are similar for girls and boys, while girls have higher enrollment […]
Sri Lanka economy on the mend in 2020 : Will look at new IMF deal
Feb 11, 2020 (LBO) – A revival in economic activity can be expected in 2020 with the support of better fiscal and monetary measures with Sri Lanka also looking at a fresh deal with the IMF, a senior official said. Speaking at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook launch for 2020 the Central Bank […]
” wins best picture & makes history
Feb 10, 2020 (LBO) – The 2020 Academy Awards belonged to “Parasite” and became the first foreign-language film to claim the award and the first South Korean film ever to win an Oscar. The South Korean film won four Oscars, including the biggest prize: Best Picture. Director Bong Joon-ho stole the show at this year’s […]
Central Environment Authority awards Melting Point Certification to ODEL
The Central Environment Authority (CEA) recently awarded ODEL PLC Sri Lanka the ‘Melting Point Certification’ as a certified partner of its aluminum upcycling project. The latest project aims to increase awareness about environmental pollution and the importance of recycling through the production of handmade upcycled aluminum products available for sale at all ODEL outlets. The […]
VIDEO: How to stay calm under pressure
Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment … she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as “choking,” where despite months, even years, of practice, a person fails right when it matters most. Why does this happen, and what can we […]
Effective Leadership for the New Digital Age
Leaders in this new age need to inspire, engage and lead with optimism. Digital leadership is about empowering others to lead and creating self-organized teams that optimize their day-to-day operations. Leadership is no longer hierarchical – it needs participation, involvement and contribution from everyone.
Age limit & deadline for unemployed graduates program extended
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: English | Sinhala | Tamil Feb 09, 2020 (LBO) – The age limit to apply for the Government’s programme to employ unemployed graduates has now been increased to 45 years. Previously, the age limit was set at 35 years. President’s Media Division said considering the requests from graduates, who are above the previous age limit, as well […]
Ready to say goodbye to Speaker post: Karu Jayasuriya
Feb 08, 2020 (LBO) – Karu Jayasuriya says that he is ready to say goodbye to the post of Speaker and urged the people to appoint persons who can be called Honorable Members of Parliament for the next five years. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya this morning to […]