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TISL Challenges Procurement Guidelines and Procurement Manual (2024) in Supreme Court
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition (SCFR/22/2025) in the Supreme Court on Friday, 31st January 2025, challenging the Procurement Guidelines and Procurement Manual (2024) issued by the National Procurement Commission (NPC). This public interest petition raises concerns about the lack of transparency in the new guidelines, which do not adequately […]
Is the country prepared to harvest the potential dollar income through its rubber industry?
By Emeritus Professor Asoka Nugawela (Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka & Former Director, Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka earned 930 million US$ from the export of both raw rubber and rubber products in 2023. Out of that the major share, around 900 million US$, came from the export […]
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Watch as Donald Trump gives remarks at the World Economic Forum. A key topic he spoked about is major tax cuts. The President also talked about trade and tariffs.
After A/L? “Meet your lecturer” at NSBM Green University this weekend
NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka’s premier degree-awarding institute, is hosting a special event this weekend for after A/L students to plan their future with the right guidance. NSBM’s “Meet Your Lecturer” Guidance Programme will take place on January 25–26, at its picturesque university premises in Homagama. This special event is designed for after A/L students […]
CFA Qualification: A Career-Changing Journey – Insights from Chanakya Dissanayake
CFA Society Sri Lanka recently hosted an inspiring fireside chat and networking event titled “The CFA Program Advantage: Pathways to Career Excellence.” The event highlighted the transformative power of the CFA qualification in advancing careers in the finance industry. Chanakya Dissanayake, CFA, Managing Director and Head of Delivery Strategic Initiatives at Acuity Knowledge Partners, delivered […]
“NSBM Edu Fair” this weekend at Havelock City Mall and KCC
Following the success of last weekend’s NSBM Open Day for the January 2025 Intake, NSBM Green University is bringing higher education opportunities closer to you with the “NSBM Edu Fair”. Event Details: 10th & 11th January at Havelock City Mall, Colombo 10th January at Kandy City Centre (Level 2 Lobby), Kandy Prospective students can visit […]
Foreign Minister launches e-service for copies of Birth, Marriage & Death certificates for overseas Sri Lankans
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department launched the pilot project to facilitate overseas Sri Lankans to obtain certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates through Sri Lanka Missions abroad. The system provides Missions access to the e-BMD database (electronic – Birth, Marriage and Death certificate Database) of the Registrar […]
CSE Announces the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st January 2025. Ms. Jayasekera will succeed the incumbent CEO, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, who is due to retire during the course of 2025 after serving for 11 years in that capacity. Ms. […]
SLIM Appoints Chamil Wickremasinghe as CEO
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chamil Wickremasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01st January 2025. With over 15 years of dedicated service to SLIM and a remarkable 22-year career in the education industry, Mr. Wickremasinghe brings a wealth of experience and insight to […]
Sri Lanka CERT Appoints New Chairman: Thilak Pathirage
A new board of directors have been appointed by Secretary to Treasury on the recommendation of his excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Digital Economy. The newly appointed Board, comprising ten members, convened recently, and Mr. Thilak Pathirage, a senior cybersecurity professional was elected as the Chairman. Thilak Pathirage […]
Opinion: Embracing change, charting a brighter future for Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Sunil Poholiyadde, Chairman of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon For 170 years, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry has stood the test of time. Despite continuous upheavals, it has managed to adapt and endure. Over this period, the ownership structure of the industry underwent significant changes—from 124 years of British colonial ownership to the post-independence era […]
BRICS Expands: Nine Nations to Join as Partner States from Jan 2025; More Expected Soon
Russia confirmed on Monday (December 23) that nine nations have agreed to join BRICS as partner states, with their status becoming official on January 1, 2025, as reported by foreign media. A report from TASS, citing Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, revealed that a total of thirteen nations were invited to join the newly established category […]