Maldives hands over financial assistance to Sri Lanka

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ravi Karunanayake, met with Special Envoy of the President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives on Wednesday, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two Ministers discussed several issues of importance relevant to bilateral relations of the two countries. The Special Envoy condoled with the Minister […]

‘s Global Economy Programme

Jun 02, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s foreign policy think tank Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding with the MJF Group to establish a Global Economy Programme to focus on international trade, foreign investment, and tourism. The establishment of the programme at LKI reflects the increasingly key role of economic diplomacy in Sri […]

Sri Lanka tea production to be impacted by bad weather

Jun 02, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea production is likely to be further impacted as the country experienced its worst disaster from torrential rain since 2003 last week, a report said. “The worst affected is the Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces,” Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said. “Needless to say, the current scenario would adversely […]

”’ LNG to Sri Lanka

June 01, 2017 (LBO) – India’s Petronet LNG has proposed to supply ‘green’ LNG to Sri Lanka and is awaiting an evaluation of their proposal, Deputy Manager of Petronet LNG Manik Jhamb said during a visit to Colombo. “Investing in it is a win-win for Lankan government, consumers and for us since it is Green […]

Opinion : Building the future, infrastructure in ASEAN and South Asia

By Anna Marrs ASEAN and South Asia are building infrastructure at an unprecedented rate. Anyone who travels the capital cities of this region knows it for a fact. Roads, railroads, bridges, ports and metros. All this construction is transforming the city centres and areas of economic activity, and the lives of 2.4 billion people. It […]

Sri Lanka Navy to complete pedestrian walkway near Supreme Court

June 01, 2017 (LBO) – The Urban Development Authority has proposed that Sri Lanka Navy should complete stage III of the pedestrian walkway along the St. Sebastian canal area from the Technical Junction towards the Supreme Courts Complex. The width of the proposed walkway is 06 meters (20 feet) and the length is 1,485 meters […]

LOLC records historic profit before tax of Rs24bn

Sustaining its unblemished track record, LOLC Group concluded an excellent year sealed by its strongest financial performance to date. For the year ended 31st March 2017, the Group recorded PBT of 24.4Bn and PAT of Rs. 20.9Bn, an increase of 106% and 124% respectively, compared to the previous year. The consolidated gross income grew by […]

State Finance Minister Eran Wickramaratne assumes duty

The newly appointed State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne assumed his duties at the Ministry of Finance Thursday Morning. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. R.H.S. Samarathunga, Deputy Secretary to Treasury, G.D.C. Ekanayaka and the Additional Secretary to the Ministry R. Semasinghe were Present.

Sri Lanka flood levels begin to reduce, more rain expected

Jun 01, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s national disaster management officials have reported that water levels are beginning to recede along the major river basins, the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator said in a flood situation update. However, access to remote villages remains a significant challenge. With forecast of more rains in the coming […]

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