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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce joins global movement to end gender-based violence
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce pledges to join the fight to end gender-based violence by joining the global campaign “Orange the World: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’. In Sri Lanka, the first dedicated national survey on violence against women and girls, the Women’s Wellbeing Survey, revealed that two in five women were subjected […]
WHO asks countries to be vigilant as cases surge globally & new Variant of Concern is detected
In view of surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organization today appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage. “Though COVID-19 cases have been declining in most countries of our Region, […]
Aitken Spence Logistics to Build an additional 100,000 sq.ft. Container Freight Station
Aitken Spence Logistics recently embarked on commissioning a state – of – the – art, 100,000 sq. ft. container freight station at its main logistics complex in Mabole, Wattala. The proposed warehouse is strategically located in close proximity to the Port of Colombo and the Bandaranaike International Airport with easy access to the main highways […]
Teejay Lanka achieves 81-pct emission reduction from sludge disposal
Invests Rs 90 million in Sri Lanka’s largest steam-powered paddle dryer Reduces GHG emissions by 2,326 tCO2e in one year Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka PLC has announced the achievement of an 81 per cent reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the disposal of sludge waste, after one year of sustained operation […]
INSEE cement enters MoU with State Ministry of Home Affairs
INSEE Cement entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Ministry of Home Affairs today, to enhance knowledge of modern engineering techniques and best practices of 25 District Engineers belonging to the Engineering Division of the State Ministry over a period of one year. The MoU was signed between INSEE and the State […]
Wartime organic farming lessons for peacetime
By Jekhan Aruliah There is recent precedent in Sri Lanka for suddenly “going organic”. The Sri Lankan Civil War saw years of economic blockades and embargoes in the North. Some items were totally banned, others were provided in restricted quantities. From ladies’ sanitary pads to batteries to petrol and cement, chemical fertilisers and pesticides many […]
Foreign Minister calls on Bangladesh PM; progress reviewed towards Preferential Trade Agreement
Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. G. L. Peiris called on Prime Minister Shaika Hasina at her office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Minister Prof. Peiris briefed the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Sri Lanka’s success in containing the COVID 19 pandemic and on a wide range of current issues. Particular attention was paid to progress towards […]
US Delivers USD 150Mn in Financing to DFCC Bank to Support Community-Based Women Entrepreneurs
The United States government disbursed USD 150 million in financing to DFCC Bank on November 12 to support sustainable development of Sri Lankan community-based businesses. This is the largest loan disbursement by the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for Sri Lanka, and it is part of a USD 265 million commitment designed to support the local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise […]
Emirates unveils more “Early Bird” fares in Colombo starting at just Rs 59,300
Valid for tickets purchased between 9 and 21 November, for travel between 1st December 2021 and 31 March 2022 As restrictions continue to ease regionally and globally, Emirates is inviting Sri Lankans to be the “early birds” in fulfilling their long-suppressed yearnings to travel, with another special fare promotion exclusive to the island’s residents. Applicable […]
‘Almeida
“Lots of leaders give themselves too much credit. They think, I made the decision but they won’t realize that there were other people but they take the credit for it. But most of our decisions we make collectively.” Peter D’Almeida, CEO of Kehelmala Productions This video interview series will feature leaders who share their biggest […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Peter D’Almeida
“Lots of leaders give themselves too much credit. They think, I made the decision but they won’t realize that there were other people but they take the credit for it. But most of our decisions we make collectively.” Peter D’Almeida, CEO of Kehelmala Productions This video interview series will feature leaders who share their biggest […]
Germany pledges to convert Euro 13mn Loan into a Grant for completing New Maternity Hospital
Strengthening the long standing close partnership between the Government of Germany and the Government of Sri Lanka, German Government proposed to convert the supplementary loan obtained from the German KfW bank for completing the New Maternity Hospital (Teaching) Galle into a grant. Accordingly, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, S R Attygalle, Head of Division, […]