DFCC migrates to Google Enterprise with Finetech Consultancy
Sri Lanka's pioneer Development Finance Institution DFCC Bank partnered with Finetech, the Google Premier Partner for Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh back …
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Sri Lanka’s love for ‘Extra’ and Chicken Fried Rice: Report
Jul 15, 2020 (LBO) - Uber Eats today released the Sri Lanka chapter of the Uber Eats cravings report 2020, a snapshot of the country’s favourite cravings and …
Litro Gas records 2.3-pct volume growth in 1Q 2020 despite COVID-19 challenges
Overcoming economic adversity through resilience and financial efficiency has been at the heart of the Litro Gas strategy as the Company mitigates a powerful …
Japan agrees to grant Rs. 340mn to improve anti-narcotic activities
Jul 13, 2020 (LBO) – Japanese government has agreed to provide Japanese Yen 200 million (Rs. 340 million) grant under the Japanese non-project grant aid …
Opinion: The myth: Self-sufficiency guarantees food security
By Sathya Karunarathne The novel coronavirus which drove cities and countries into lockdown has now sparked anxiety over a possible food crisis given the …
President tours Colombo in support of SLPP candidates; warm response from people
Jul 10, 2020 (LBO) - People requested the President to eradicate the drug menace from the country similar to the manner he provided them with housing while …
Sri Lanka tea average up in June 2020
Jul 09, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's national tea average for the month of June 2020 totalled Rs. 612.67 vis-à-vis Rs. 697.57 of May 2020, which was the highest …
Sunshine Holdings appoints Shantha Bandara as CEO of its Pharma Division
Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), the healthcare arm of the diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings (CSE: SUN), has appointed Mr. Shantha Bandara …
Sri Lanka eliminates measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target: WHO
Jul 08, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and the Maldives were today verified for having eliminated rubella, making them the first two countries in WHO South-East Asia …
ComBank ‘Arunella’ brings multiple COVID-19 relief initiatives to customers
As its commitments to providing relief to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to grow exponentially, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has …
HNB FINANCE certified a ‘Great Place to Work’ for fourth successive year
Sri Lanka's top integrated financial services institution HNB FINANCE, consolidated its position as a leading employer when it was certified for the fourth …
Dart Global Logistics signs BOI agreement to set up new Fulfillment Centre
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka signed an agreement with Dart Global Logistics to set up a state-of-the-art logistics fulfillment center, at the …
Women’s Chamber for Digital Sri Lanka & World Vision promotes digital literacy
World Vision partnered with Women’s Chamber for Digital Sri Lanka to uplift digital literacy and skills among 240 students, unemployed youth and women …
Kasturi Chellaraja elected as SLCPI chief for another year
The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) unanimously elected Kasturi Chellaraja as its president for the year 2020/21, at the 59th Annual …
‘EatMealFirst’ food delivery service to expand in Sri Lanka
ThinkSmart Solutions Private Limited is a growing end-to-end IT services company, in the sharing economy business platform providing solutions for private and …
World Bank announces new Country Director for Sri Lanka
Jul 01, 2020 (LBO) – World Bank announces that Faris Hadad-Zervos is the World Bank’s new Country Director for Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Nepal, effective …
President looks into grievances at Excise Department
Jul 01, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reviewed long-standing issues at the Department of Excise and directed relevant officials to find immediate …
Sri Lanka to launch e-Land Registration programme by August
Jun 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's e-Land Registration programme is expected to launch by August this year with the support of the Information & …
We are pleased to contribute towards MCC review committee: Bar Association of Sri Lanka
Jun 29, 2020 (LBO) – Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says that they are pleased to have contributed towards the final conclusions of the committee …
People’s Bank set to boost SMEs with Rs. 15bn allocation for loans at 6-pct
In line with the Government's development programme and with the aim of uplifting the small and medium businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, …