PA warns of damage to local oil palm industry if seedling crisis not resolved soon
Jul 30, 2019 (LBO) - The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) sounded the alarm on the escalating 500 million rupees oil palm seedling crisis, warning of …
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Japan’s SBI group invests USD2Mn in Sunshine Energy
Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) - Japan’s SBI Group will be investing US 2 million dollars in Sunshine Energy to further expand on renewable energy production, a …
BOI issues directive to all Hub Operators banning importation of post-consumer materials
July 26, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Board of Investment has issued a directive to all Hub Operators prohibiting with immediate effect, importation of …
ETL Colombo denies claims as the importer of waste cargo
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) - ETL Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. outrightly denied any claims that they are the ultimate importer of the 130 containers of "Used Mattresses" …
IMF downgrades global growth to 3.2-pct in 2019
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its growth forecasts for the global economy for this year and next, a statement said. It …
Sri Lanka officially adds “Port City” reclaimed land to Colombo map
Jul 24, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Minister for Megapolis and Western Province Development said the Ministry of Local Government will be tabling an act in …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in June 2019
Jul 22, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's vehicle registrations across most categories have declined in June relative to May, a new report shows. Data compiled by JB …
EU reiterats call to maintain moratorium on death penalty in Sri Lanka with view to abolition
Jul 18, 2019 (LBO) - The Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a statement said they reiterated their call to Sri Lanka to maintain its moratorium on …
England wins 2019 Cricket World Cup
Jul 15, 2019 (LBO) - England pulled off the greatest World Cup final win over New Zealand to secure cup after a nail-biting tie-break finish, Sunday at Lords. …
Sri Lanka reserves improve to USD 8.9bn by end June; YTD rupee appreciation 4.1-pct
July 11, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's gross official reserves have reached 8.9 billion US dollars by end June 2019, following the receipt of 2 billion US dollars …
Land prices surrounding LRT up 129-pct: Minister
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) - Land prices in and around Malabe have increased up to 129 percent following the announcement and launch of Sri Lanka's light rail project, …
Sri Lanka launches USD2.2Bn LRT project to modernise city dwelling and transportation
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) - The government launched the Malabe and Colombo Fort Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the aim of modernising the city's transpotation …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals picking up; 66-pct increase in June from May
July 03, 2019 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka increased by 66 percent in the month of June 2019 from the previous month, the latest data from the …
IGP and Former Defence Secy arrested while in hospital
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's top police officer, Pujitha Jayasundara and the former Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando were …
World Bank classifies Sri Lanka as upper-middle income country under new revision
Jul 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has moved up to the upper-middle income category from lower-middle income category under the World Bank’s new country …
Sri Lanka public servant pay hike effective from today
Jul 01, 2019 (LBO) - The salary increment and other allowances for public servants proposed by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera in his budget 2019 is …
Death penalty sends wrong signal to investors: EU
Jun 28, 2019 (LBO) - The European Union has issued a statement opposing the revival of the death penalty, saying it will send wrong signals to investors and …
Land prices in greater Colombo increase up to 64-pct: Lanka Property Web report
Jun 28, 2019 (LBO) - Demand for land in Thalahena, Gothatuwa and Kolonnawa are rising significantly, resulting in the highest percentage increases in land …
Sri Lankan banks face rising NPLs, capital pressure: Fitch Ratings
Jun 28, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lankan banks face further increases in non-performing loans (NPLs) this year as the macro-economic environment remains difficult, …
Sri Lanka updates HRC on measures taken to advance human rights, peace and security
Jun 26, 2019 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka delegation to the Human Rights Council briefed the Council on progress made in addressing human rights concerns, national …