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Building Sri Lankan food security and self sufficiency in Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah K.Suganthon was only 21 when he setup his first business back in 2003. With the Sri Lanka Civil War simmering in an uneasy ultimately unsuccessful ceasefire (2002-2006), he opened an outlet in Colombo’s Pettah market. From Pettah, famous for its streets densely packed with shops and market stalls, Suganthon started trading edible […]
‘ Forum Introduces Funding & Capacity Building Agri-Accelerator Programme
A groundbreaking initiative by Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF), the leading agribusiness association in the country, in partnership with Initiatives in Development of Entrepreneur Approaches and Strategies (IDEAS) and TRACE, Agcelerator, is set to revolutionize the agribusiness landscape by empowering innovators to transform the future of sustainable farming and agribusiness. The programme offers a unique […]
A new constitution for clean cricket: Eran
We have a governance issue that we need to rectify by bringing a new constitution for Sri Lanka cricket, said Eran Wickramaratne MP of the SJB, addressing the Parliament today on the adjournment debate on Sri Lanka cricket. SJB Parliamentarian Hesha Withana had moved a resolution on the alleged irregularities in Sri Lanka cricket involving […]
Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow Initiates Direct Employment Opportunities for Skilled Migrant Workers in Russia
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow is pleased to have initiated direct employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in the Russian Federation for the first time in the history, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA), a fully owned state organization in Sri Lanka. Under this initiative, the first […]
Sri Lanka Aims for RCEP Membership and Free Trade Agreements with ASEAN: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that Sri Lanka’s intention to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is poised to materialize following the conclusion of credit optimization initiatives. Additionally, the President announced plans to initiate negotiations for the establishment of free trade agreements with corresponding ASEAN member countries. President Wickremesinghe’s statement underscores the country’s determination to […]
Hayleys Plantations pioneers sustainable tea tourism, signs MOU with Pekoe trail
Hayleys Plantations, a member of Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerate the Hayleys Group, has embarked on an exciting partnership with “The Pekoe Trail,” a visionary sustainable initiative aimed at revitalising the country’s tourism sector. Comprising three major Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), namely Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTEL), and […]
SJB will invest more in soft infrastructure such as health and education: Eran
SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne said that the health sector has become a death trap for patients. Importation of inferior medicine in the guise of emergency purchasing and non-functioning medical, surgical and other test equipment in hospitals (the government has no money to invest in the health sector) has pushed the health services in to abyss. […]
Sobitha Rajakaruna takes oath as Acting President of Court of Appeal before President
Judge Sobitha Rajakaruna was sworn in as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal before President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (07). Additionally, High Court Judge M.C.B. Sanjeeva Moraes took oath as a new Court of Appeal judge in the presence of the President.The event was attended by the President’s Secretary, […]
Driving customer-centric innovation in challenging times
By Sabry Ansar, Director, Head of CE Business – Samsung Electronics, Sri Lanka and Maldives In times of unprecedented challenges, the significance of innovation and adaptability in meeting customer demands becomes paramount. As the Director of Samsung Sri Lanka and Maldives, I worked alongside a dedicated team to recognize the crucial role of understanding customer […]
IQA Sri Lanka, Shippers’ Academy, and Central Bank conducts islands premier corporate quiz
This year’s edition of Sri Lanka’s premier corporate quiz, The Global Commerce Quiz for the Governor’s Challenge Trophy will be staged at the Galadari Hotel August 28. With around 50 organizations participating annually, this event is widely regarded as the blue-ribbon corporate quiz in Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Sri Lanka chapter of […]
Second Coconut Triangle to be launched in Northern Province: Minister of Plantation Industries
The second Coconut Triangle would be launched in the Northern Province this year consisting of the areas of Jaffna, Mannar and Mulaitvu Districts in conjunction with World Coconut Day on September 2, Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated. He expressed these views today (02) during a press conference themed […]
Singer forges partnership with vivo to bring innovative smartphones to SL
Singer Sri Lanka PLC is delighted to announce its partnership with vivo, a prominent global smartphone manufacturer, as their official National Distributor. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the smartphone landscape in Sri Lanka, providing consumers with access to innovative and high-quality vivo smartphones. Speaking about the partnership, Mahesh Wijewardene, Chief Executive Officer, […]