British resident in Sri Lanka awarded British Empire Medal for services to animal welfare
Samantha Green, Chief Executive Officer of Dogstar Foundation has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to animal welfare. Samantha began her …
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EU, UNDP call on youth leaders to join ‘United Creatives’ for digital peacebuilding
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the EU are calling on youth leaders, influencers, and creators to promote peace through digital action by …
Uber marks 5 yrs in SL, serves 1.8Mn riders and 110,000 drivers
Jan 12, 2021 (LBO) – Uber today marks its fifth year anniversary in Sri Lanka, during which it has served 1.8 million riders, completed more than 53 …
Thailand to focus on investment opportunities in plantation and agri in SL
Ambassador of Thailand in Sri Lanka Chulamanee Chartsuwan paid a Farewell Call on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 08 …
“We changed political culture of forgetting village after winning power” President
No political witch hunt; only strict adherence to law: will not entertain lumpen politics – President says in Lathugala …
Union Assurance hosts virtual gala for annual awards
Union Assurance takes digital disruption to the next level as it felicitated top achievers of the Agency and Bancassurance sales force at a glittering Virtual …
Repatriation process “People Centric and Transparent” For Min sets record straight
The Foreign Ministry will continue facilitating repatriations without any financial burden on Sri Lankans, the Foreign Secretary asserted responding to …
President appoints 18-member De-Regulation Commission to simplify existing laws
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 18-member De-Regulation Commission for the Simplification of the Existing Laws and Regulations in the interest of …
“India will always be a dependable partner and reliable friend to Sri Lanka” says EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar
Visiting Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S.Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday and discussed multiple …
Global economy to expand by 4-pct in 2021: World Bank
Jan 06, 2021 (LBO) – The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the …
Utilizing recyclable PET plastic waste: Towards a circular economy
By Dr. Anush Amarasinghe “Reduce, reuse, and recycle”- a household phrase you’ve probably heard over and over again either through school, from awareness …
68,000 Sri Lankans awaiting return: Foreign Secretary
Despite the worsening global situation triggered by the Covid pandemic, the process of repatriation of Sri Lankans, one of the most pressing …
England Cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka to play two Test series in Galle
Jan 03, 2021 (LBO) – The England cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday to play two Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. This will be preceded by a …
Sri Lanka to ban the use of maize for production of alcohol & ethanol
Dec 28, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa directed the subject Minister and the officials to intervene to stop the irregularities perpetrated in …
DFCC Bank empowers SME’s through ‘DFCC Vayapara Athwela’ online programme
DFCC Bank, one of the island’s fastest growing premier commercial banks, has continued to reaffirm it’s promise as the ‘Bank for Everyone’, through …
South Africa desires balance in trade ties, willing to consider slashing tariffs for tea exports
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) warmly received the outgoing South African High Commissioner in …
UN assures support to Sri Lanka for procurement, distribution & administering of COVID-19 vaccine
With several countries having started COVID-19 vaccination, the United Nations has assured Sri Lanka its support for procuring, distributing and administering …
ACL Cables receives SLS certification for fire-rated cables
Creating history and proving its dominance in the cable industry once again, ACL Cables PLC announced it had been awarded the SLS 1504-3-31 certificate under …
RPCs submit new proposal aimed at transforming earnings in Plantation sector
Dec 23, 2020 (LBO) – Taking a cue from the success of the smallholder sector, Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) handed over fresh …
CA Sri Lanka’s Corporate and Strategic Level exams go digital
In its steadfast commitment of offering digitalised services to its students who are aspiring professional accountants, the Corporate and Strategic Level exams …