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In recognition of International Women’s Day, SriLankan Airlines operated its first all-female crew flight from Colombo to Singapore and return.UL306 of 8th March ’19 landed in Singapore carrying more than 170 passengers onboard. The flight was piloted by Captain Simran Ghumman, First Officer Maneesha Nambuge accompanied by purser Miranda Rodrigo and the cabin crew – […]
Pakistan High Commissioner meets Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 6, 2019. The High Commissioner briefed him on the latest security situation in the region.He underscored Pakistan’s desire for peace and stability in the region and resolution of all issues […]
‘s former CB Gov. Mahendran on INTERPOL red alert for 2nd time
Mar 07, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena said the INTERPOL has issued a red notice for the arrest of absconding former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran for the second time after hearing an appeal. He said that Mahendran has appealed to INTERPOL against the red notice issued earlier and a judge was […]
Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka
The Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka. ‘Sri Lanka has been heavily contaminated by landmines, but the country is now approaching its goal of becoming mine-free. This year, Norway holds the presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty, and intends to help Sri Lanka […]
CA Sri Lanka budget seminar 2019 to evaluate economic and tax perspectives
The annual budget seminar organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will evaluate the economic and tax perspectives arising from the National Budget and will also feature a host of speakers and panelists representing the private and public sectors who will share their thoughts at the seminar on 09th […]
Norwegian State Secretary Marianne Hagen to visit Sri Lanka
Ms. Marianne Hagen, State Secretary (State Minister) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, will make a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 5 to 6 March 2019. During the visit, Ms. Hagen will call on Prime Minister Mr.Ranil Wickremesinghe, Foreign Minister Mr. Tilak Marapana and Finance Minister Mr. Mangala Samaraweera. In addition, […]
Finance Minister makes final touches to Budget 2019
The Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera is in deep conversation with the Treasury Secretary Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga to make the final touches to the Budget 2019 at the Minister’s “Rainbow End” private residence at Gorakana, Panadura. Minister Mangala Samaraweera will commence the Budget Speech at 1.30 pm on Tuesday in the Parliament.
Sri Lanka’s 2019 budget allocates Rs.2.5bn for 1990 ambulance service
Mar 01, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to allocate over 2,500 million rupees from the next budget for the 1990 ambulance service, launching the service in Kandy, its founder Minister Harsha de Silva said. The service is currently in operation in eight provinces and it is expected to launch the service in […]
LearnWare inspiring and empowering children through computer coding and robotics studies
(PRESS RELEASE) LearnWare, the professional kids’ Academy, is pleased to announce its much sought inauguration in January this year in the heart of Colombo city (No.204, 1/1, Galle Road, Colombo 04) for the benefits of the next generation young minds and in the interest of the parents, teachers and professional academics. LearnWare is a team […]
LOLC Group crosses Rupees Trillion mark with total assets reaching Rs1Tn
Sustaining its unblemished track record in performance, the LOLC Group crossed the Rupees Trillion mark, with total assets reaching Rs 1.008Tn, as at December 2018. This significant achievement is on account of the Group’s consistently resilient financial sector – both local and international, coupled with its strategic investments in non-financials sectors – Leisure, Plantations, Construction, […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce calls export SMEs to apply for on-the-job coaching
Feb 26, 2019 (LBO) – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) requests export SMEs that has a high potential for growth to apply for an on-the-job coaching programme to improve their export competitiveness. Export SMEs facing various difficulties and challenges pertaining to the successful handling of their exports are eligible to receive this coaching assistance free […]
‘s HNB Group profit after tax up 14-pct to Rs.19Bn for 2018
HNB Group recorded a Profit Before Tax of Rs 26.5 Bn and a Profit After Tax of Rs 19.1 Bn, posting a YoY growth of 14.6% and 14.4% respectively for the year ended 2018 in a clear demonstration of the resilience of the Group’s robust business model despite an array of challenges faced by the […]