Category: Industry
Social media and messaging apps restored in Sri Lanka
Apr 30, 2019 (LBO) – Access to social media and messaging apps is being restored in Sri Lanka on the ninth day after the services were blocked as a security measure following a series of terror attacks, according to the latest NetBlocks network data. The restoration appears to be in progress and is as yet only […]
‘s housing market is gearing to meet economic, environmental and social challenges
Apr 30, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Landmark Group, a real estate development company bent on challenging traditional approaches to the island’s housing and property market says it is now gearing up to meet the economic, environmental and social challenges facing the industry. The real estate company is run by leading businesswoman Neelangani Hapangama and managed by […]
Sri Lanka bans all forms of face covers following terror attacks
Apr 29, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena, under Emergency Regulations, has taken steps to ban from April 29th, 2019, all forms of face covers that may hinder one’s identity been ascertained, as a threat to national security and public safety. This directive specifies the need for one’s face been clearly visible for ascertaining their identify […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations rebound in March 2019
Apr. 29, 2019 (LBO) – Vehicle registrations rebounded on most categories in March recording a total of 35,150 units up from 29,837 units the previous month due to the higher number of working days in March compared to February, a new report says. Total motor cars recorded 2,961 units in March up from 2,347 units in […]
Dialog will double every donation up to Rs.100Mn to help victims of 21st Apr tragedy
Apr 29, 2019 (LBO) – ‘Dialog Foundation’, a charitable trust under the aegis of Dialog Axiata PLC, invites all Sri Lankans to help victims of the tragic events on 21st April, 2019, that claimed the lives of 253 people and injured hundreds. Dialog pledged to double every donation up to Rs.100 Million and utilise these […]
Sri Lanka tourism may be able to weather the Easter Sunday shock
April 27, 2019 (LBO) – The Sri Lankan economy and its tourism sector may be able to withstand the shock from the Easter Sunday terror attacks according to Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy. In an interview with anchor Sri Jegarajah of global business network CNBC, the highly respected central banker said it was too early […]
Sri Lanka suspends visa on arrival programme after Easter Sunday tragedy
Apr 26, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has postponed the launch of its program on visa regime facilitation with 39 countries in the wake of the deadly bombings that shook the country on Sunday, Tourism Minister John Amaratunga said. “Visa on arrival pilot programme set for May 1st launch for 39 countries put on hold due […]
We are ready to welcome visitors from tomorrow: The Kingsbury Colombo
Apr 24, 2019 (LBO) – The Kingsbury Colombo said that they are ready to welcome visitors to the hotel from tomorrow and that the security in the premises and the periphery of the hotel has been strengthened in coordination with state authorities. Statement to Media Colombo, April 24, 2019: Recent events have been deeply disturbing however […]
Sri Lanka Tourism reassures world that the country is open for business
Apr 23, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism on Tuesday reassured the world that the country is open for business and all possible measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of tourists. Releasing a statement, the country’s tourism office said tourist attractions, hotels, resorts will remain open as usual and there are […]
Sri Lanka death toll over 200 in Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – The death toll in Sri Lanka’s terror attacks has risen to at least 207, with over 450 people injured, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told media at a Press conference a short while ago. The eight blasts mostly targeted high-end hotels in the islands capital and churches where worshippers were attending […]
Sri Lanka announces island wide Police curfew; WhatsApp, Facebook blocked
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to impose an islandwide Police curfew, Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene said. As per the instructions of the Inspector General of Police, the Police curfew has been imposed with immediate effect. Meanwhile, the government has also decided to block social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and […]
Seylan Bank’s Rs.5Bn debenture issue snapped up
Apr 25, 2019 (LBO) – Seylan Bank’s 5 billion rupee debenture Issue opened recently was successfully oversubscribed on the opening day, reflecting a strong investor confidence in Seylan. The Bank kept the Issue opened for one more day for the second and final tranche of Rs. 2 billion, which too was successfully oversubscribed on the same […]