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EU-Sri Lanka investor dialogue discusses liberalization of shipping sector
Mar 18, 2019 (LBO) – The 8th EU-Sri Lanka investor dialogue was held at the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade and many outstanding matters were resolved through dialogue and the joint efforts of the two sides. “I am very pleased that we have made considerable progress in resolving outstanding issues and building up our […]
President to launch National Action Plan for combating bribery and corruption today
Mar 18, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena will launch a National Action Plan for combating bribery and corruption, Monday. Four handbooks will also be released alongside the launch which will explore the factors that would shape the course of combating bribery and corruption in the nation. The handbooks are: draft proposal on gift […]
Annasi accharu for American Ambassador on Galle Face Green
March 17, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s most prominent foreign envoy, United States Ambassador Alaina Teplitz has taken the time to sample Sri Lankan street food on Galle Face Green.The Ambassador tweeted about her experience which generated the whole gamut of responses.Some hailed her for her down to earth adventurous spirt for sampling street food. […]
Sri Lanka estate workers daily wage hiked to Rs. 800 from April 01st : Fin Min
Mar 13, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister said estate workers will receive a 800 rupees daily wage from the present 700 rupees from April 01st 2019. ‘They will receive Rs. 50 daily allowance form April 01st for the next 12 months,’ he told reporters in Colombo a short while ago. ‘The wage which […]
Pakistan High Commissioner briefed Speaker on security situation in region
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr.Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on Speaker, Karu Jayasuriya on March 7, 2019. The High Commissioner apprised the Speaker on the prevailing situation in the region. He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region. Highlighting the repeated overtures by the Prime Minister of […]
Sri Lankan Marini de Livera honored with Intl. Women of Courage Awards 2019
Ten extra ordinary women from around the world were honored with International Women of Courage Awards ( IWOC ) 2019 at the US State Department on 07th March 2019.Sri Lankan Marini de Livera was among the awardees from Bangladesh, Burma, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Montenegro, Peru, Tanzania and Ireland who were felicitated by the State Department. […]
‘s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day, SriLankan Airlines operated its first all-female crew flight from Colombo to Singapore and return.UL306 of 8th March ’19 landed in Singapore carrying more than 170 passengers onboard. The flight was piloted by Captain Simran Ghumman, First Officer Maneesha Nambuge accompanied by purser Miranda Rodrigo and the cabin crew – […]
Pakistan High Commissioner meets Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 6, 2019. The High Commissioner briefed him on the latest security situation in the region.He underscored Pakistan’s desire for peace and stability in the region and resolution of all issues […]
‘s former CB Gov. Mahendran on INTERPOL red alert for 2nd time
Mar 07, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena said the INTERPOL has issued a red notice for the arrest of absconding former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran for the second time after hearing an appeal. He said that Mahendran has appealed to INTERPOL against the red notice issued earlier and a judge was […]
Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka
The Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka. ‘Sri Lanka has been heavily contaminated by landmines, but the country is now approaching its goal of becoming mine-free. This year, Norway holds the presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty, and intends to help Sri Lanka […]
CA Sri Lanka budget seminar 2019 to evaluate economic and tax perspectives
The annual budget seminar organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will evaluate the economic and tax perspectives arising from the National Budget and will also feature a host of speakers and panelists representing the private and public sectors who will share their thoughts at the seminar on 09th […]
Norwegian State Secretary Marianne Hagen to visit Sri Lanka
Ms. Marianne Hagen, State Secretary (State Minister) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, will make a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 5 to 6 March 2019. During the visit, Ms. Hagen will call on Prime Minister Mr.Ranil Wickremesinghe, Foreign Minister Mr. Tilak Marapana and Finance Minister Mr. Mangala Samaraweera. In addition, […]