SLAITO Youth to improve sustainability of tourism industry
It is no secret that the tourism industry in Sri Lanka has weathered many storms over the past few decades but none compare to that of the present. The global …
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Bar Association of Sri Lanka launches online Certificate Course in Commercial Arbitration
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has launched a brand-new Certificate Course in Commercial Arbitration which will also be the first Online Course to be …
Cinnamon Hotels offers 1000 complimentary holiday packages for health workers
As a way of saying ‘Thank You’ to Sri Lanka’s courageous healthcare workers, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is offering 1,000 complimentary full board …
President Xi applauds Sri Lanka’s successful fight against COVID-19
Jun 19, 2020 (LBO) – The Acting Ambassador for China Hu Wei met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Thursday at the Presidential Secretariat. He brought a …
ComBank’s Flash & PickMe collaborate to offer contactless payment via QR code
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that its ‘Flash’ digital account holders can now pay digitally for their rides with taxi service PickMe thanks …
Uber Eats provides dry rations worth Rs.8.5Mn million to low-income families
Jun 17, 2020 (LBO) – Uber Eats, in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka and the Voice for Voiceless Foundation, is distributing LKR 8.5 million …
Emirates to begin outbound flights from Colombo on 20 June
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) – Emirates has announced the launch of outward-bound passenger flights from Sri Lanka, starting Saturday 20 June 2020, to facilitate …
State Banks must play their bounden role in economic revival: President
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) – The State Banks should make their bounden contribution to rebuild the economy which is in a perilous state due to COVID – 19 …
ComBank launches special loan scheme for COVID-19 affected micro businesses
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of another Bank-funded loan scheme, this time to assist micro enterprises affected by the COVID-19 …
PR Wire expands into insights and intelligence services
Expanding its Strategic Public Relations offering, PR Wire, a leading Public Relations Consultancy, launched PR Wire Intel™, delivering powerful business …
PickMe Flash, a new tool in distance working
‘PickMe Flash’ has gained tremendous popularity under pandemic lockdown conditions in the country. With more businesses now opting for distance working, …
No school, no meals: Sri Lanka’s battle against malnutrition amidst COVID
Priyanka Jayawardena Although, Sri Lanka performs well in most health indicators, child nutrition remains a major issue. According to the Demographic and …
Sri Lanka raises concerns on reference to SL in OHCHR press release
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dayani Mendis, in a letter addressed to the United …
US donates equipment for Sri Lanka’s frontline responders to COVID-19
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz handed over a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other materials to Major General …
Lebanon to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated
Jun 06, 2020 (LBO) – The government of Lebanon has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated, the Ministry of Foreign …
National tea sales average up in May 2020
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) – National average for the month of May 2020 totalled Rs. 697.57, the highest ever recorded for a calendar month surpassing the …
Discussion on Colombo Port City: Potential growth impact for Sri Lanka
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), is set to discuss the topic of “Port City Special Economic Zone – …
ComBank awarded its 20th ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ title by Global Finance
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been declared Sri Lanka’s Best Bank in 2020 by the US-based Global Finance magazine, an accolade the Bank wins for the 20th …
MillenniumIT ESP launches HealthVision – a Remote Patient Management System
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems providers – recently launched HealthVision – a web …
Criminal operations by underworld drug mafia from prisons must end: President
Jun 02, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized that crimes operated by underworld kingpins and drug mafia from prisons must be put to …