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Meeting between Central Bank Governor & Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Ajith Nivard Cabraal met with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Tareq Md Ariful Islam today (24), to discuss strengthening of economic ties and greater utilization of the Colombo Port for Bangladesh exports.
SL Ambassador to China visits Sinopharm head office; repeats request for vaccine refilling plant
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona, together with Embassy officials, were invited to visit Sinopharm’s Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd. (CNBG) on 23 September 2021. The Vice President of the Sinopharm HQ Shi Shengyi, the President of the Biological Products Division Zhu Jingjin, and the Vice President of the International […]
Fertilizer shortage will deprive Sri Lanka of critical forex earnings – Planters’ Association
Due to the shortage of suitable fertilizer, Sri Lanka is unlikely to be able to achieve its export earnings target for 2021, according to the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), which also reiterated calls for a sustainable solution to the worsening crisis. Earlier this year, the Export Development Board (EDB) set a target of USD […]
Sri Lanka’s Wire communication consultancy group expands globally
Wire Communication Consultancy (WCC) Group announced its accelerated growth momentum with the expansion of its Strategic Public Relations, Communications and Corporate Reputation Management services to Maldives, Australia and New Zealand, setting up operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The entry into a global communication footprint would further solidify WCC’s presence and fortify its contribution to the […]
United States to support conservation of historical Kandy monuments
The United States government, through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), has awarded a grant to conserve a 17th century Royal Palace and Archaeology Museum in Kandy. Funding for the project totals over 52 million Sri Lankan rupees ($265,000). Since 2001, AFCP has funded 14 projects in Sri Lanka, including the conservation of […]
Disease-battered rubber plantations call for govt support to ensure industry’s survival
Sri Lanka’s rubber plantations are potentially on the brink of being wiped out, battered by a fast-spreading leaf disease and the sector could be nearing the ‘point of no-return’, commercial rubber growers claim, requesting for urgent government intervention to address the pressing issue. The crisis, which evokes comparisons with the ‘coffee rust’ blight which wiped […]
Milinda Moragoda assumes duties; announces Integrated Country Strategy for Diplomatic Missions in India
The new High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda, appointed with the cabinet rank assumed duties at a simple ceremony held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi on 30 August, 2021. The staff of the High Commission received High Commissioner-designate Moragoda and spouse Jennifer Moragoda, presenting the traditional sheaf […]
Sri Lankans can now obtain free medical advice on COVID-19 Via SLT-MOBITEL’s ‘Doc Call 247’
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider in support of the nation’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, has joined forces with the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) to provide 24/7 free medical advice on COVID-19 through the Doc Call 247 service. This crucial service is being carried out in partnership with the Health […]
Opinion: Young entrepreneur finds worth in plastic waste
Pathum’s love towards keeping the environment plastic-free drives his passion for implementing a viable system for waste collection in Sri Lanka Celebrated every year on the 12th of August, Youth Day magnifies the actions of young people who aspire to repair the earth we live in, through their entrepreneurial decisions to solve the world’s most […]
EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future
The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka’s first public interest organization working on environmental protection and conservation celebrated its 40th anniversary on 3rd August. Speaking to mark this special occasion Dr. Eric Wikramanayake, Chairperson of the organization said EFL was incorporated in 1981 to fill a much needed gap of combining the science and […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“It does not make any economic sense for the country to send out 200 housemaids to bring back the value taken away by one single CEO and that is exactly what is happening in the country.” Dr. Kishu Gomes, Group Managing Director/CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies This video interview series will feature leaders who […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“It does not make any economic sense for the country to send out 200 housemaids to bring back the value taken away by one single CEO and that is exactly what is happening in the country.” Dr. Kishu Gomes, Group Managing Director/CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies This video interview series will feature leaders who […]