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Sri Lanka tea sees improved demand for low growns at auction
Mar 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea prices in overall auction offerings this week were marginally lower with better demand for low grown and mid to high grown prices easier, Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said in their latest report. “Low Growns continued to witness improved demand all around and consequently an appreciation in prices,” the […]
Govt. should heed public opinion on ETCA & constitutional change: MR
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Census and Statistics Department instant updates, now on Twitter
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) provides various socio economic and demographic statistics to data users covering a wide spectrum from students, researchers to policymakers and international agencies. DCS produce statistics on regular basis from different sources, including censuses, surveys and administrative records. Currently the Department of Census and Statistics uses printed and electronic […]
Fitch upgrades Hemas Holdings to AA-; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka-based Hemas Holdings PLC’s (Hemas) National Long-Term Rating to ‘AA-(lka)’ from ‘A+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. It has also upgraded the National Long-Term Rating on Hemas’s senior unsecured debentures to ‘AA-(lka) from ‘A+(lka)’. The upgrade reflects the company’s improved business risk profile, which is aided by its strong presence in […]
Toyota Lanka unveils future technology at ‘Future World’ exhibition
Toyota Lanka announced a pioneering Future World Exhibition on Toyota Automotive Technology held on 29th and 30th March 2016 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC). The first-ever comprehensive motor technology exhibition of its kind to be held in the country, Future World is open to all existing, potential and future customers and […]
Horton Debate members to meet Rt Hon Lord Mark Malloch-Brown
Members of the Horton Debate Society will meet Rt Hon Lord Mark Malloch-Brown at an intimate dinner event in Colombo this month. A former number two in the United Nations, Mark Malloch-Brown has served in the British Cabinet and Foreign Office. He was Deputy Secretary-General of the UN under Kofi Annan, and Administrator of the […]
Sri Lanka officials meet Green Climate Fund
Mar 29, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka government officials met with the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Hela Cheikhrouhou at the GCF Secretariat in Songdo, Republic of Korea, on Friday 18th March 2016. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva and the Deputy Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment […]
CSE seeks foreign listings on proposed dollar denominated Board
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE), in association with the Capital Market Development Authority of Maldives (CMDA), acting under the MOU signed between the two exchanges conducted a roadshow for potential Maldivian Issuers and Investors. The forum hosted by the Capital Market Development Authority of Maldives was held on the […]
Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday
The Government of Sri Lanka strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians on 27th March 2016 in Lahore. The Government and the people of Sri Lanka wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery to those injured by the attack. […]
Airport to expand capacity with Terminal 2: JICA
Mar 28, 2016 (LBO) – A concessionary loan agreement for JPY 45,428 million (56 billion rupees) was signed last week between the Airport and Aviation Services Limited and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of a new multi-level terminal building (Terminal 2), a statement said. After completion of the project in 2020, the […]
Annual fire suppression drill rehearsal at Central Bank on Thursday
Arrangements have been made to conduct the Annual Fire Suppression Drill Rehearsal for the employees of the Central Bank on Thursday, 31 March, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. with the assistance of the Fire Brigade and the Sri Lanka Air Force at the CBSL Headquarters Building, Colombo 01, the CBSL said.
Brandix marks World Water Day 2016 with ‘Diya Siththam’
A novel initiative to inspire children to give expression to their views on water conservation and management through art has resulted in the Brandix Group engaging with 37 schools in Sri Lanka to commemorate World Water Day 2016. The ‘Diya Siththam’ (Water Frescoes) programme conducted by the Bindu Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility division of […]