JICA signs Grant Agreement under JDS for Master’s & Doctoral Degree Scholarships
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was initiated in year 2010 in supporting the capacity development of young officials of the …
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Winners and Losers of Sri Lanka’s Work from Home Policy
A new publication by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has identified that a key barrier to remote work in Sri Lanka is the lack of relevant …
ComBank offers certificate course for women entrepreneurs with PIM
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a ground-breaking certificate course in SME skills development exclusively for women entrepreneurs, in collaboration …
UNFPA appeals for USD 9mn to meet urgent needs of women affected by economic crisis in Sri Lanka
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched an appeal for US$9 million to deliver lifesaving healthcare to more than 2 …
Pan Asia Bank upgrades customer security with Epic Lanka’s access control server solution
Further consolidating its advanced Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure and Applications required for optimal functioning, Pan Asia Bank announced the …
Pan Asia Bank partners Union Assurance to extend protection and healthcare to its valued customers
Pan Asia Bank recently signed an agreement with Union Assurance PLC to offer its valued customer base a wide range of Life, Health, and …
Global Food Price Inflation Likely to Fall Sharply in 2023: Fitch Ratings
World grain prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks, raising the prospect of a sharp drop in annual CPI food inflation next year, says Fitch Ratings in its …
Consular Affairs Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Resumes its Regular Services
Considering the heavy demand for Consular Services and in order to provide for the public needs in this regard, the Consular Affairs Division will be open to …
Russian Ambassador calls on Foreign Minister Peiris
Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, Yury Materiy, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris yesterday at the Ministry of …
Sri Lanka to introduce new law on contempt of court
As the offense of contempt of court has not been defined in Sri Lanka, there is no clear and uniform procedure for hearing and adjudicating such cases. As a …
Indian Foreign Secretary and delegation visit Sri Lanka
The Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Kwatra arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on a one day visit related to the bilateral assistance provided to Sri Lanka by …
Final report of Presidential Comm of inquiry on SL Customs, handed over to President
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Sri Lanka Customs was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by Chairman of the Commission …
US State Secretary discusses Sri Lanka’s economic & political challenges with PM Wickremesinghe
United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the US Department of State said. …
CA Sri Lanka grants module-wise exemptions for ACCA & CIMA Students to become Chartered Accountants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has decided to grant a series of module-wise exemptions for students who are …
President instructs to conduct formal study of Public Service; proposals to expedite disciplinary inquiries
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to conduct a formal study on the public service with the aim of providing quality public service in a short period …
UN calls for over USD 47mn for life-saving assistance to 1.7mn people in Sri Lanka
The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan today, calling for …
India agrees to provide USD 55mn loan through Export-Import Bank to procure Urea
The Government of India has agreed to provide a $ 55 million loan through the Export-Import Bank of India for the procurement of Urea for the 2022/23 Maha …
MAS Holdings launches Foundation for Change, a non-profit to tackle environmental issues
MAS Holdings, the Sri Lankan based design-to-delivery solutions provider, announced the launch of the ‘MAS Foundation for Change’, an …
People’s aspirations for system change in governance incorporated in SJB’s 21 A: Eran
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that if the government has a genuine need to bring in a system change as demanded by the people across the …
Indian Prime Minister assures supply of fertilizer expeditiously: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to provide the fertilizer required for the Yala season cultivation …