Category: Other News
From mine to market – showcasing Sri Lanka’s jewellery legacy to the world
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) hosted their second Key Person’s Forum for the industry recently, with the objective of facilitating the industry during this pandemic period and boosting overall tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. The forum was conducted with Prasanna Ranatunga, State Minister of Tourism, Lohan Ratwatte, State Minister […]
Motherஸ்ரீ ලංකා celebrates 12 years of supporting local entrepreneurship
The Motherஸ்ரீ ලංකා (MSL) movement was started in 2008 by the Mother Sri Lanka Trust and its dynamic Chairperson Dr. Janaki Kuruppu and is a non-profit, independent charity using a unique operational model of private funding, public sector infrastructure and managed by a group of patriotic, dedicated passionate individuals from the public, private and non-profit […]
CEAT Kelani announces 125-pct increase truck bus radial tyre production
Phase 1 to see production increase of 65% Phase 2 to increase capacity by 125% by June CEAT Kelani Holdings has announced another significant increase in production that will more than double the number of Truck Bus Radial (TBR) tyres reaching the domestic market by June this year, further supporting the national effort to reduce […]
VIDEO: Cargo ship freed from Suez Canal, but shipping backlog could last
The huge cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking it for nearly a week, has been set free. While the online fascination may soon fade, the shipping backlog could take a little longer.
VIDEO: Plan made to use tide to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal
The Japanese owner of a giant container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal says crews will attempt to refloat it during high tide. But experts are holding out little hope, with some warning it could take weeks.
Allegations made against SL at Human Rights Council are politically biased: FM Dinesh
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the allegations of human rights abuses in Sri Lanka by several countries including the UK, Canada and Germany is an action taken for political purposes, by concealing the truth. A vote is scheduled to be held on 22 March 2021 on the allegations made by several countries against Sri Lanka, at […]
VIDEO: Discussion with Mahendra Jayasekera, MD of Lanka Tiles & Lanka Walltiles
The Idea Hub E03: A discussion with Mahendra Jayasekera, the Managing Director of Lanka Tiles and Lanka Walltiles, as we dive into the details about the Tile Sector.
COVID vaccination can prevent death and reduce severe disease: Prof. Asita de Silva
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of having Professor Asita de Silva, Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority as the guest speaker at its monthly Committee Meeting recently. According to Professor de Silva, the primary objective of vaccination is to prevent death and to reduce severe disease. Healthcare workers, elderly and those with other […]
VIDEO: The Idea Hub E02: A discussion with SEC Chairman about current credit climate of CSE
A discussion with the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka by Softlogic Stockbrokers.
VIDEO: Why printing money may not cause inflation
Central banks and governments around the world have injected stimulus money into the economy at a record pace in an attempt to fend off a global recession. While some prices have increased as supply chains are disrupted, economists and policymakers say inflation could still stay low for a long time.
