Sri Lanka curfew update
Apr 06, 2020 (LBO) - The curfew currently in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna which have been designated as …
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Sri Lanka missions in South Asia work towards ensuring safety of locals expatriates
Mar 31, 2020 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Missions in South Asia, in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry, have been closely engaging with the Sri Lankan …
National carrier brings down medical aid from China
Mar 30, 2020 (LBO) - SriLankan Airlines, uplifted a consignment of medical aid from Shanghai, China recently. This was a donation made by the Sri Lankan …
H2O1 in discussions with the Water Board on feasibility of implementing advanced water treatment technology in Sri Lanka
H2O ONE and its Singaporean technical partner ACE WATER met with Deputy General Manager Lasantha Weerasekara and staff members at the National Water Supply and …
Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Donate Medical Supplies to 10 More Asian Nations
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia to help the global …
BBK Partnership, Jaffna’s accountants to the World
I first heard of the BBK Partnership Sri Lanka in 2015. I first spoke with its co-founder Anandan Arnold in 2018, and finally met him in March 2020 at a …
President proposes collective SAARC response to fight COVID – 19
Mar 16, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (15) proposed to leaders of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to formulate a …
Tribute: Upali Wijewardene 1938 – 1983
February 13, 2020 (LBO) - By: Ranjit Hulugalle On February 13th 1983, Upali Wijewardene's plane went missing, and the tycoon was thus gone too soon at the …
Tribute: Ladies College girl Viola Welikala turns 100 today
February 6, 2020 (LBO) - Some say only the good die young, however, I can assure you that this is not the case. Today at 100, one of the unknown greats is …
K C Vignarajah writes letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
H. E President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, …
Sri Lanka to be represented in World Business Angels Investment Forum
Dec 16, 2019 (LBO) – Talal Rafi, a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and consultant will be Sri Lanka’s representative to the World Business Angels Investment Forum …
Industry leaders comment on SME Board of Colombo Stock Exchange
Dec 02, 2019 (LBO) – The Empower SME Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange is a crucial medium when it comes to helping smaller companies attract investment …
President appoints six-member committee to aid appointments at state institutions
Nov 29, 2019 (LBO) - The Presidential Secretariat appointed a six-member committee comprised of professionals under the directions of President Gotabaya …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor to leave his post in December
Nov 25, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy is planning to leave his post in December, a foreign media report said. “I …
AmCham Sri Lanka launches “Meet the Candidate” series
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka announced the ‘Meet the Candidate’ series, at which the main Presidential Candidates will be hosted at a …
Esala Weerakoon approved as next secretary-general SAARC
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) - The informal meeting of the council of ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) held in New York last …
Kumar Sangakkara takes office as first non-British President at Lords
October 1, 2019 (LBO) - Press Release: www.lords.org ONE OF THE ALL-TIME LEGENDS OF CRICKET, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, TODAY TAKES UP HIS ROLE AS PRESIDENT OF …
Economist Deshal de Mel rejoins Sampath Bank Board
September 27, 2019 (LBO) - Economist Deshal de Mel has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the board of Sampath Bank. De Mel perviously …
IMF Executive Board selects Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive …
Economist Deshal de Mel joins Verité Research
September 24, 2019 (LBO) - Press Release Former Advisor to the Finance Minister and economist Deshal de Mel joined Verité Research as a Research Director this …