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Sri Lanka’s first Palliative Care Centre to open in Anuradhapura

The Government of Sri Lanka, along with Shanthi Foundation, an Australian registered charity, announced its plans to establish Sri Lanka’s first ever …

How UPFA divided between Government and Joint Opposition

Aitken Spence Hotels Turyaa Chennai amongst Top Five-Star Hotels in the City

(PRESS RELEASE) – Turyaa Chennai, owned and operated by Aitken Spence Hotels has successfully met criteria for obtaining “5-Star Deluxe” …

CA Sri Lanka joins Chartered Accountants Worldwide

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has become the eleventh member of international body Chartered Accountants Worldwide. CA Sri …

Sri Lanka returns to Spanish market after a decade

Sri Lanka made a significant impact at the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR), in Madrid, Spain from 18th to 22nd January. This event, organized by …

USS Hopper visit signals growing bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka

The USS Hopper (DDG 70) concluded its five-day port call to Colombo today as part of a visit to strengthen growing U.S.-Sri Lankan ties and express …

Sanjeev Gardiner Invests in Quintessentially Sri Lanka and Maldives

(PRESS RELEASE) – into Quintessentially Sri Lanka & The Maldives the world’s leading source of intelligence, access to and curated lifestyle …

Asiri Hospitals signs MoU with NITF for state sector employee healthcare packages

(PRESS RELEASE) – Beneficiaries of the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF)’s healthcare services will now be eligible to seek treatment at any …

Bank of Ceylon becomes first bank in Sri Lanka to surpass Rs1 trillion advances

The Bank of Ceylon scored its third “Trillion” at the end of the year 2016. That is surpassing the Rs. One trillion mark in advances- another unique …

Wilpattu cleared by State Timber Corp, not Muslims: Environmentalist

A Sri Lankan environmentalist claimed that the Wilpattu forests were cleared by the State Timber Corporation and not by Muslims as alleged. “As …

New 10MW solar power plant construction to kick-off tomorrow

The foundation stone laying ceremony of a new 10MW solar power plant in Raṇamayurapura, Hambantota will be held tomorrow with the participation of Power …

Walkers CML properties sells out Richmond Hill Residencies

Walkers CML Properties (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC announced today that their affordable housing project Richmond Hill Residencies is …

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights commends Sri Lanka progress

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has commended Sri Lanka’s efforts for progressing human rights situation in the island nation. …

Sri Lanka Prime Minister meets Premiers of Norway & Vietnam

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe led Sri Lankan delegation to World Economic Forum yesterday met Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg and discussed about …

Foreign Minister briefs Swedish Minister of EU Affairs on investment opportunities

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, met Sweden’s Minister of EU Affairs and Trade, Ann Linde, yesterday (18), at the Ministry of Foreign …

First Capital Holdings signs MOU with Oxford Business Group

(PRESS RELEASE) – Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost capital inflows through the gradual liberalisation of its trade and investment laws will be explored in …

Sri Lanka Premier meets Erik Solheim & Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe led Sri Lankan delegation to World Economic Forum yesterday met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed about a …