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‘s counterpart tomorrow
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet Sri Lanka’s counterpart Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera tomorrow at the Foreign Ministry.
One in six Sri Lankans suffers from chronic illness, Diabetes high in services
July 06, 2016 (LBO) – A new survey has found that 18 percent of Sri Lanka’s population, or nearly one in six persons, have reported some chronic illness or an illness that persist for long time periods. This survey has considered diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, stroke, cancer, asthma, mental illness, arthritis, epilepsy and […]
CIO Forum Explores the Future with Robotic Process Automation
The recently concluded CIO Forum held at the Kingsbury saw the country’s top chief innovation officers gather to learn the latest advancements in the field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its applications. As discussed and debated at the forum, these new paradigm shifts in IT automation have widespread disruptive implications for the local market […]
LBO LBR Brand Summit 2016 adds LSEG as partner
The LBO LBR Brand Summit 2016, to be held on July 12, has signed London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Business Services Limited Sri Lanka as a partner for this potentially life-changing event that offers both the speakers and content to enable the evolution of the field of marketing locally. With this year’s theme of “Building […]
LAUGFS Car Care launches new hybrid centre in Battaramulla
LAUGFS Car Care, a sub-division of LAUGFS Lubricants, recently announced the launch of a state-of-the-art Hybrid Center at Koswatta, Battaramulla, to cater to the diverse vehicle needs of Hybrid and Electric motor vehicles. “We are extremely pleased to announce the opening of our new Hybrid Center, the latest addition to our network of service centres, […]
DIMO to expand Agriculture-related businesses under “DIMO Agri” brand
Diesel and Motor Engineering (DIMO) PLC, one of the leading automobile companies in Sri Lanka, is aiming to expand its presence in the agriculture sector, while creating a new identity as “DIMO Agri” in the industry. DIMO Agri Machinery Division brings world’s best engineered agri-based brands such as Mahindra Tractors, CLAAS Harvesters and has supported […]
CA Sri Lanka unveils innovative executive & postgraduate diploma for executives
In remaining relevant amidst increasing challenges in the corporate world, the Business School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) unveiled it’s newly revamped Executive Diploma in Accounting, Business & Strategy, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Finance & Strategy. The two programmes which takes on a progressive learning methodology, […]
Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka elects new office bearers
Ruwan Perera, Chief Operating Officer of NDB Wealth Management Limited was unanimously elected as the new President of Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) at its 14th Annual General Meeting recently held in Colombo. Prior to being appointed as President of UTASL, he served as the Secretary of the Association. Ruwan Perera is an […]
The all new Volvo XC90model secures over 120 awards globally
Volvo cars, the world renowned Scandinavian car brand announced that it had won more than 130 international awards during the year 2015 and 2016 for the sophisticated new look of the Volvo range, its world-leading innovation and engineering excellence. The all new Volvo XC90 in particular proved to be a strong competitor in the […]
Japan pledges Rs305mn grant aid for Sri Lanka’s HRD scholarships in 2016
The Government of Japan has selected the 3rd batch of 15 prospective scholars under its Second Phase of Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Program – 2016 which commenced in September 2014, based on the official agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka. This year the Government of Japan pledges a grant […]
Opinion: Is it time to close the Dehiwela Zoo?
Jul 05, 2016 (LBO) – I long for a Sri Lanka where our animals enjoy the same freedom and protection from fear and harm as people do, and are respected and revered. Over the years, concerned citizens of Sri Lanka, organizations, visitors to the Zoo, and the media have highlighted issues of suffering and inadequate […]
Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy assumes office as Central Bank Governor
Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, according to the provisions of the Monetary Law Act No.58 of 1949. Accordingly, Dr. Coomaraswamy will function as the Chairman of the Monetary Board of the Central […]