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Southern Expressway extension to commence next month
June 24, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will commence the extension work of the Southern Expressway early next month, Highways Minister said.“It’ll be inaugurated by the President on the 04 July 2015,” Highways Minister Kabir Hashim said. “Then within the next two weeks we’ll be calling bids to construct the Colombo – Kandy highway and […]
Finance Minister meets Chinese and Czech Republic Ambassadors
Pic 01: Czech Republic Ambassador in Sri Lanka Miloslav Stasek Pic 02: Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang
Sri Lanka Nurses’ Union insists immediate action to stop A H1N1 turns epidemic
June 22, 2015 (LBO) – All Ceylon Nurses’ Union has called on the health ministry to sketch a speedy programme to curb A H1N1 virus before turning it into an epidemic in Sri Lanka.As per the Union, by last week, over 25 people severely affected with the virus have died.“Most of them between the ages […]
Sri Lanka International University Romp 2015 “Strangers”
The Sri Lanka International University Romp-2015 organized by the Department of Marketing Management of university of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau was held on 11th and 12th June within the city limits of Colombo and Kithulgala. On 11th June the opening ceremony of SLIUR-2015 was commenced at the University premises […]
Sri Lanka to call bids for Central Expressway: Highways Ministry
Jun 18, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is to call expressions of interest to build the Central Expressway soon which is part of the Northern Expressway leading to the Jaffna peninsula, the Ministry of Highways said.“Bids will be called once cabinet approval has been given for the project, it will be presented to cabinet shortly. […]
South Asia gets largest share of funding for climate change from development banks
Jun 18, 2015 (LBO) – Six multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered over 28 billion US dollars in financing in 2014 to developing countries and emerging economies to mitigate and adapt to the challenges of climate change, a report said. “Among the regions, South Asia received the largest share of total funding, at 21 percent,” the […]
Fashion Bug celebrates World Environment Day with unique CSR programme ‘Puruduwenna’
As the name denotes, ‘Puruduwenna’ is all about teaching people to preserve the environment and to get into the habit of keeping the environment clean . Name Boards with messages related to environmental conservation such as ‘plant a tree for future generations’, ‘use the garbage bin for littering’, ‘reduce the use of polythene’ and many […]
Sri Lanka’s FM invites Diaspora to return as dual citizens
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday invited Sri Lankan diaspora to return to the island as dual citizens. “The Government of President Maithripala Sirisena realizes the true value of the diaspora community and welcomes all of you as our citizens,” Samaraweera said. “There is much that you can […]
Growth in South Asia 7.1-pct in 2015: World Bank
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – The World Bank says growth in South Asia is expected to continue at a firm 7.1 percent this year, led by a recovery in India. “Regional GDP growth is expected to remain at just over 7 percent during 2015, and rise at a moderate pace toward 7.5 percent in 2017, in line […]
Handing Over of Dual Citizenship Certificates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Public Order & Christian Religious Affairs jointly handed over Dual Citizenship Certificates to recipients at the Foreign Ministry main conference hall on Thursday (11).
Sri Lanka to ratify UN convention on electronic communication
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal made by Foreign Minister to ratify a convention on electronic communication with regard to the International agreements, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senarathne said.It has also been proposed to empower the Information Communication Technology Agency to make recommendations on revisions and modifications that may […]