Emirates Group announces 2019-20 results
Group records 32nd consecutive year of profit of AED 1.7 billion (US$ 456 million) Group revenue of AED 104 billion (US$ 28.3 billion) impacted by …
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Hemas’ Dolphin Hotel completes fifth week as dedicated quarantine centre
Hemas Holdings PLC controlled Club Hotel Dolphin, Waikkala, has completed its fifth successful week as a dedicated COVID-19 Quarantine Centre. All operating …
ADB’s trade finance program supports medical supplies to combat COVID in Sri Lanka
May 06, 2020 (LBO) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a guarantee for a $25 million trade loan to the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of …
United States commits USD5.8 mn in COVID-19 assistance to Sri Lanka
May 06, 2020 (LBO) – The United States announced the commitment of more than $4.5 million to help Sri Lanka in its fight against COVID-19. This brings the …
SriLankan launches dedicated cargo flights to Europe, Middle East, Far East, Indian Subcontinent
Sri Lanka’s National Carrier SriLankan Airlines is making a decisive move to rescue the country’s much troubled export industries by launching dedicated …
Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad agreed on
May 05, 2020 (LBO) – Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad following proper authentication procedures has been …
Pelwatte to explore continued local dairy self-sufficiency Post COVID-19
The local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has pledged to ensure continued exploration towards establishment of self-sufficiency in the local dairy industry. …
Daraz initiates seller stimulus programme to revive Sri Lanka’s SMEs
With the uncertainty of the social and economic situations in the country due to COVID–19, businesses are severely affected with a larger impact on the small …
Dialog commences critical ICU development at Negombo general hospital
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – As the first stage of the recently pledged 200 million rupees towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals …
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and …
Key recommendations to transform Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum recommends 11 points to transform the Agriculture Sector in Sri
Restaurants can now add new food order features on Instagram
To support small and independent restaurants struggling during the ongoing lockdown, Uber Eats has linked the “Order Food” buttons from their Instagram …
Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with hi-tech body cameras
As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras to Sri …
Private hospitals extend their lab services for PCR testing
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a statement to media, said they will extend all possible assistance to the national …
Clearing of vehicles from Hambantota port slow
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – The clearance of cars at the Hambantota Port is slow, and the port is concerned that they would not meet the April 30th deadline for …
Emirates SkyCargo supports Sri Lankan exporters’ supply chain
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has helped Sri Lankan exporters despatch nearly 100 tonnes of local produce to markets in Europe, the …
50 stranded Pakistanis repatriated via Sri Lankan Airlines
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – Pakistan High Commission in Colombo has coordinated with Sri Lankan Authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis via …
No decision should be taken outside the Constitution – Maha Sangha emphasise
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa enlightened the Maha Sangha on the measures taken by the Government to control the spread of COVID – …
Sri Lanka COVID cases cross 500 : Island-wide curfew imposed today
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases rose to 523 as the Government yesterday cancelled leave of all armed forces personnel and extended …
Advocata commends increase in testing: Calls on Govt to review purchasing tests
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – The Advocata Institute has previously highlighted the importance of expanding testing capacity with the engagement of the private …