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Hatch and Sarvodaya launch “GoviLab” AgriTech accelerator
Sarvodaya, a grassroots organization, is partnering with Hatch – Sri Lanka’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship development organization, to launch the “GoviLab” AgriTech Accelerator. This is an integral part of Sri Lanka’s Inclusive Digital Agriculture Transformation (IDAT) strategy, a one-of-a-kind national initiative brought about by the collaborative efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka and the […]
New Director for ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Appointed
Joni Simpson assumed her duties as the Director for the International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives on 15 January 2024. Appointed by the ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, Simpson brings with her over 25 years of experience of working on gender equality and inclusion in the world of work. Prior to […]
Sail Lanka anchors sponsorship for Galle Literary festival 2024
The Galle Literary Festival, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), unveils its highly anticipated program for 2024, promising a diverse and engaging experience for literature enthusiasts. The Festival, taking place from January 25 to 28, will feature over 180 talks, workshops, and events that embody a renewed commitment to diversity and […]
Gourmet Galle: Culinary extravaganza on South coast of Sri Lanka
Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival, is set to launch an exceptional 12-week culinary celebration on the picturesque shores of the south of Sri Lanka. Conceived by Geoffrey Dobbs, the festival director, and founder, Gourmet Galle aims to bring people out of the wintry cold and dark countries, offering an […]
Book Review: Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka
January 11. 2024 (LBO) – When a dear friend mentioned to me that a prominent professor had recommended she read a recent book on Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka, I was instantly intrigued. buy naprosyn online https://qpharmacorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/png/naprosyn.html scription pharmacy Having read my grandfather HAJ Hulugalle’s book “Ceylon of the Early Travellers” many times, I have […]
President Commemorates Sir Arunachalam on 100th Death Anniversary
January 10, 2024 (LBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the commemoration event of the 100th death anniversary of Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam. At the event the President heralded Sir Arunachalam as a leader who championed the concept of a Ceylonese identity as opposed to today’s political rhetoric focused on division. Known as […]
FitsAir acquires approval for inflight catering
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its service offerings by obtaining approval for inflight self-catering. This strategic move aligns with the airline’s vision to offer low-cost international travel. FitsAir’s Inflight Catering Services prioritise affordability and variety, providing passengers with wallet-friendly meal choices that won’t strain their budgets. […]
The Princess Royal to visit Sri Lanka from 10 – 13 January
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday 10 January for a three-day visit. The visit comes as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. The UK and Sri Lanka share many strong personal ties and common interests making the two countries natural partners through […]
GALLE CONCERTO 2024: 6 Festivals In Art, Food, Literature & Music; Call for Extended Stays on SL’s South Coast
During the South Coast peak season of January through March of 2024, the ‘Galle Concerto’ series gives impetus to a symphony of heritage and contemporary festivals in art, food, literature, and music. Leading Lankan and international culture makers will be headlining the events – speaking, presenting and creating on topics pertinent and inspiring to Sri […]
Government Initiates VAT Exemption for Ayurvedic Products & Medicines to Lower Healthcare Costs: Minister
State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody announced a significant step toward reducing healthcare costs by exempting Ayurvedic products, medicines and industries related to indigenous medicine from Value Added Tax (VAT). The decision aims to make traditional medicine more accessible to the public. Additionally, the State Minister mentioned that the cabinet has granted approval for […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: What will the year 2022 look like for Sri Lanka? W A Wijewardena
“Sri Lanka will have a very gloomy future in 2022. If the government is interested in avoiding it, it has to immediately change the present economic policy.buy amoxicillin generic over the counterUnless the government does that, we are heading towards a major disaster in 2022.” Dr. W A Wijewardena, Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, Founder & CEO, WSO2
“The real value in the IT industry is not providing services to other countries but creating products that other countries buy and there are many barriers as to why we are not doing enough of that,” says Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, Founder & CEO of WSO2. This video interview series will feature leaders who share their […]