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Retired Major General Vijitha Ravipriya appointed Director-General of Customs
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister has appointed retired Major General Vijitha Ravipriya as the new Director-General of Sri Lanka Customs, the Finance Ministry said. Major General Vijitha Ravipriya held the office of the Commander Security Forces – Kilinochchi as his last appointment, prior to his retirement.
Uber Eats launches in Negombo
Uber Eats announced the launch of operations in Negombo — its third city in Sri Lanka — allowing eaters to gain access to quality food and convenient delivery at the touch of a button! The list of our partners such as global favourites Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut, along with local restaurants such as […]
John Keells Properties partners with Union Assurance to provide life cover for TRI-ZEN customers
John Keells Properties signed a partnership agreement with Union Assurance –one of the country’s leading life insurance providers for corporates and individuals- to provide a comprehensive life insurance solution for TRI-ZEN customers. As part of this strategic alliance, TRI-ZEN customers will be offered a life insurance cover for LKR 7 Million, where the insurance premium […]
Aster residencies opens doors in Nugegoda
Aster Residencies (Pvt) Ltd completed construction of its flagship residential project, handing over brand new apartments to residents, many of whom are first-time homeowners. The complex has been designed to offer true affordability and trusted quality for people seeking upscale apartment living, consisting of modern amenities and high-quality finishes, coupled with quick access to Colombo […]
Mobitel powers Sri Lanka’s largest PUBG Mobile league tournament
With a pledge to build the eSports category, Mobitel, the premier connectivity provider in partnership with Gamer.LK has come forward to power Sri Lanka’s largest Mobile league tournament. PUBG Mobile is a third-person combat game known to be one of the most popular mobile games played in South Asia with millions of youth connecting online […]
MillenniumIT ESP carries out fastest Oracle ERP implementation for HNBA
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems Provider – recently announced that it has successfully implemented the Oracle ERP Cloud platform for HNB Assurance (HNBA), a leading insurance service provider in Sri Lanka. The project was completed within a short span of 7 weeks, recording the fastest Oracle ERP […]
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh agreed to IMF to provide debt relief for Somalia
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have reportedly agreed to provide debt relief for Somalia under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative of the International Monetary fund (IMF). The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Foreign Relations have expressed their concurrence to provide Sri Lanka’s contribution. Accordingly, the […]
“Timelines evolved externally would hinder process of reconciliation”: SL tells UN Security Council
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – “Timelines evolved externally in achieving stated objectives would only seek to hinder the process of reconciliation since they would be bereft of ground realities” emphasized Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kshenuka Senewiratne. She was speaking at a one day debate at the UN Security Council titled […]
Sunshine Holdings’ reports PAT Rs.1.7Bn, up 32.3-pct YoY
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Boosted by the divestment of its tea plantations, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported notable growth in bottom-line performances during the first nine months of the current financial year (9MFY20). During this period, the Group posted a consolidated revenue of Rs. 15.8 billion, delivering a 32.3% […]
Ministry of Social Security signs MoU with Cargills & Keells
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between a number of parties, on an initiative of the Ministry of Social Security. The event was held at the Auditorium at the Ministry of Social Security and was graced by the presence of the Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, the State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, and senior officials from all […]
Colombo Fashion Week introduces Responsible Meter for garments
Colombo Fashion Week introduces a first-of-its-kind audit system, the Responsible Meter, where every garment presented on the ramp will have a Responsible score making it accountable and transparent. Responsible Meter as it is called was developed in association with the Responsible Fashion Movement (RFM). A special panel appointed by CFW and RFM, trained and briefed […]
Private sector consultation to mobilize domestic investment for SDGs
A private sector consultation has been organised to initiate a dialogue on mobilizing domestic investment for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd, and the Centre for Environment and Development (CED). The event will be on 17th February, from 2.00-6.00 pm at the Ground Floor […]