Category: Other News
UN HR Commissioner says, Call for historic transformation is far from being realised in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit – be it for war crime atrocities, more recent human rights violations, corruption, or abuse of power – which must be addressed for the country to move forward, according to a UN Human Rights Office report published on Wednesday. “More than a year ago mass protests demanded better governance […]
Thriving on TikTok: A soul laced with dance
In a digital age where everyone is showcasing their unique personalities, there are a few who stand out with exceptional talent. TikTok’s dance community is a diverse melting pot of talent, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and skill levels.From professional dancers to enthusiastic beginners, everyone has the opportunity to showcase their creativity and […]
Agarapatana Plantations Ltd debuts trading on the CSE
The shares of Agarapatana Plantations Limited (CODE: AGPL-N-0000) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 04 th September 2023. The shares have been listed on the Diri Savi Board of the CSE under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector. The occasion was marked with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony. The company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) for 83,070,111 ordinary voting shares has been oversubscribed […]
A new constitution for clean cricket: Eran
We have a governance issue that we need to rectify by bringing a new constitution for Sri Lanka cricket, said Eran Wickramaratne MP of the SJB, addressing the Parliament today on the adjournment debate on Sri Lanka cricket. SJB Parliamentarian Hesha Withana had moved a resolution on the alleged irregularities in Sri Lanka cricket involving […]
Embarking on ‘Green RoadTrip’ seeking environmental justice
The inaugural session of the ‘Green Roadtrip’, a project to mobilize communities for environmental justice across the country was successfully held recently in Colombo. This series of events will be implemented by the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy of the University of Colombo, through the Support to Justice Sector Project (JURE), funded by the European Union […]
SJB will invest more in soft infrastructure such as health and education: Eran
SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne said that the health sector has become a death trap for patients. Importation of inferior medicine in the guise of emergency purchasing and non-functioning medical, surgical and other test equipment in hospitals (the government has no money to invest in the health sector) has pushed the health services in to abyss. […]
Driving customer-centric innovation in challenging times
By Sabry Ansar, Director, Head of CE Business – Samsung Electronics, Sri Lanka and Maldives In times of unprecedented challenges, the significance of innovation and adaptability in meeting customer demands becomes paramount. As the Director of Samsung Sri Lanka and Maldives, I worked alongside a dedicated team to recognize the crucial role of understanding customer […]
CFA Society SL ties up with Yara Technologies to offer EduLoan for CFA program
CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) is pleased to announce its partnership with Yara Technologies, to offer the EduLoan platform exclusively to students sitting for the CFA exams who are members of CFA Society Sri Lanka Candidate Council, for the purpose of financing CFA Program enrolment and registration fees. Yara Technologies is a fast-growing EdFinTech company, […]
New UN Resident Coordinator in SL commits to work towards 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, presented his letter of credence to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Monday and expressed his appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the UN and Sri Lanka. He also reaffirmed the commitment of the UN Country Team to continue working together with the Government and people of […]
‘s Meta over Instagram’s Threads platform
Twitter threatened to sue Meta over its new Threads platform in a letter sent to the Facebook parent’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro.
Courtyard by Marriott Colombo hosts Sri Lanka open 2023 Pro-Am golf tournament
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, teamed up with Courtyard by Marriott Colombo to host the Sri Lanka Open 2023 Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Kicking off 2023 on a green note, Marriott Bonvoy continues its long-term association with Shiv Kapur, an Arjuna Award winner and ace golfer. Shiv Kapur, a two-time European Challenge Tour champion […]
SLRA appoints new Council: New President says road ahead bumpy and winding
The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) held its 6 th Annual General Meeting at the Colombo on the 25 th of April 2023 at Hilton Residencies. The event was attended by members of the SLRA, and Mr. Vish Govindasamy, Chairman Chamber of Commerce and Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings PLC as the Chief Guest. […]