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‘s vaccine certificates now recognised on entry to the UK
From Monday 1 November, eligible travellers from Sri Lanka with appropriate proof of vaccination will qualify under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to the UK. To be treated as fully vaccinated, travellers must be able to prove that they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, with a vaccine recognised by […]
CA Sri Lanka launches virtual career guidance sessions to reconnect with students
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently launched a virtual career guidance session aimed at reconnecting with lapsed students. The session titled “Reset – Refresh – Renew” targeted CA students who dropped out mid-way during the programme. During the highly interactive session, students were educated on the importance of […]
Intl Arbitration Centre to be developed as Intl Commercial Dispute Resolution Centre for Port City
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Justice and the Colombo Port City Economic Commission was signed on Wednesday at the Ministry of Justice, with a view to developing the Sri Lanka International Arbitration Centre as an International Commercial Dispute Resolution Centre for the Colombo Port City. Development of the Sri Lanka International Arbitration […]
Trillium Hotels and VIP Residencies unveils luxury retirement complex
Trillium, one of Sri Lanka’s most sought after real estate developers which aims to deliver comfort and elegance while merging the value of an exclusive lifestyle, is set to further diversify its offerings with the launch of Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies. Positioned in the heart of Colombo 07, Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies is […]
Colombo YMBA launches English education program for young Buddhist monks
The Colombo YMBA , established in 1898,which is the oldest and largest Buddhist association in existence, gladly announces the launching of an English education program for young Buddhist monks. As the first phase of this program, around 700 young monks attached to 237 Pirivenas in the Western and the Uwa provinces will be absorbed into […]
SL understands importance of maintaining balance between environment and human needs : President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that Sri Lanka, with its rich philosophical heritage shaped by the teachings of the Buddha, fully understands the importance of balancing environmental boundaries with human needs. The President made these observations while participating at the High-Level Meeting on Delivering Climate Action for People, Planet and Prosperity convened by Mr. Abdulla […]
Sri Lanka completes vaccination for over 60-pct of population
The Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath says that over 60% of the total population in Sri Lanka has been fully vaccinated as per the latest statistics. According to him, nearly 70% of the people have been given the first dose of any vaccine. Dr. Herath said that they are targeting 70% […]
Meeting between CBSL Governor and Governor of Qatar Central Bank
The Governor of the CBSL, Ajith Nivard Cabraal had discussions with the Governor of QCB, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, regarding CBSL and QCB collaboration to strengthen SL-Qatar economic ties and measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the economies.
Experts discuss framing a green development pathway for Sri Lanka
Experts from the government, private sector, UN agencies, think tanks, and other development partners, came together at this week’s kickstarter sessions of the Colombo Development Dialogues on Green Development, held on 12 and 14 October 2021. With over 450 participants joining in virtually, they sought to come to a common understanding of a localised, Sri […]
State Minister Balasuriya and BOI woo French investment to Sri Lanka
State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya, along with the Chairman of the Board of Investment Sanjay Mohottala, carried out a series of business meeting in France last week on the sidelines of the IFTM TopRESA Travel mart that took place in Paris. This included a series of high level meetings with a number of […]
Sri Lanka remains committed to principles and goals of the Non-Aligned movement – State Minister Balasuriya
State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya represented Sri Lanka at the Commemorative High-Level Meeting on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement Speaking at the summit State Minister Balasuriya stated that Sri Lanka reiterates its firm commitment to the principles and goals of the NAM and pledge support for its noble endeavours to secure […]
NDB Brand Ambassador Dimuth Karunaratne Surprises the New vKYC Customers
In an effort to bring in some excitement to the lives of the customers of NDB Bank during these uncertain times, Dimuth Karunaratne – Sri Lanka Test Cricket Captain and the Bank’s Brand Ambassador personally joined with NDB to conduct the video Know-Your-Customer verification process for customers. Accordingly, Karunaratne made a surprise appearance in the […]