WHO officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic
Mar 10, 2020 (LBO) – The World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. As cases of the coronavirus surge in Italy, Iran, South …
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Sri Lanka national tea sale average up in Feb 2020; Highest since April 2018
Mar 05, 2020 (LBO) – National average for the month of February 2020 totalled Rs. 601.91 vis-à-vis Rs. 588.85 of January 2020, showing an increase of …
HSBC CFW introduces impact-based responsible program for the Sri Lankan fashion industry
Mar 04, 2020 (LBO) – The “Responsibility in Fashion” program by HSBC Colombo Fashion Week introduces three responsibility and circularity-based …
World Bank announces up to USD12Bn immediate support for COVID-19
Mar 04, 2020 (LBO) – As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in …
President orders to ensure adequate fertilizer supply during Yala season
Mar 04, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed officials to ensure supply of the required amount of fertilizer for the Yala season …
Easter Sunday attacks: Second interim report handed over to President
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) – The second interim report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to probe Easter Sunday attacks was handed over to …
President recognizes 109 government institutions with high performance awards
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) – On the recommendation of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), government bodies which have achieved a high performance level in …
Japan further strengthens Sri Lanka coast guard`s oil spill combat expertise
An expert team of five Japan Coast Guard (JCG) officials including two National Strike Team members specialized for combatting oil spill incidents and two …
UN rights chief regrets Sri Lanka withdrawal from resolution
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) – The United Nations’ human rights chief expressed regret on Sri Lankan government’s decision to withdraw its …
MillenniumIT ESP forms strategic partnership with MINT HRM
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems provider recently formed a strategic partnership with MintHRM, a …
Foreign Ministry succeeds in evacuating two Sri Lankans on board Diamond Princess
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – The two Sri Lankan crew members who were on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, were evacuated last night (26 …
India’s GoAir introduces direct flights from Colombo to Delhi, Bengaluru
In continuation of its expansion in South Asia, GoAir – Asia’s most trusted, punctual and fastest growing airline – has announced its new direct flights …
FM will formally inform decision of govt. to withdraw co-sponsorship of resolution
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Minister of Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations, Dinesh Gunawardena who leads the Sri Lanka …
HNB clinches top spot on Business Today rankings
HNB PLC secured the No. 1 ranking on the prestigious ‘Business Today Top 30’, further consolidating on a remarkable reputation for excellence and a legacy …
Security structure of APAC cannot be duplicated in Indian Ocean: RW tells India
Feb 24, 2020 (LBO) – The security structure of the Asia Pacific cannot be duplicated in the Indian Ocean as the region has avoided such alliances, unlike the …
Mobitel introduces latest Apple iPad 2 and watch
As the authorized reseller for apple devices ranging from iPhones, iPads, Apple watches, Mobitel is introducing the next generation Apple iPads and Apple Watch …
For Sec Aryasinha meets Human Rights Council President in Geneva
Feb 24, 2020 (LBO) – Ahead of the upcoming 43rd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) scheduled to commence next Monday (24 February), Foreign …
Foreign Ministry ensures welfare of Lankans following COVID-19 concerns in S Korea
Feb 22, 2020 (LBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Relations in coordination with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul has been closely monitoring and coordinating …
Mahinda Siriwardana appointed as a Deputy Governor of Central Bank
The Monetary Board, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, Economy and Policy Development has appointed Assistant Governor, K M Mahinda Siriwardana …
Retired Major General Vijitha Ravipriya appointed Director-General of Customs
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister has appointed retired Major General Vijitha Ravipriya as the new Director-General of Sri Lanka Customs, the Finance …