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Pakistan PM on three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Jan 04, 2015 (LBO) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be in Sri Lanka this week on a three-day visit for bilateral talks with the government and to launch a single country exhibition. Among topics to be discussed include the existing Free-Trade Agreement and cooperation in several areas including health, science and technology, money […]
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister appoints committee for constitutional reforms
Dec 29, 2015 (LBO) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a 24-member committee from political and civil society to obtain views on constitutional reforms from the public. The move has received approval of the Cabinet, , a statement said. The Committee comprises of leading lawyers and civil society persons and include, Faizer […]
Polythene bag restriction in effect from next month
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) – The ban restricting indiscriminate use of polythene bags at groceries and retail outlets in Sri Lanka will come into effect from January 1, 2016, according to the Department of Government Information. “The legislation was brought in to combat the generous use of shopping bags and food wrappers in shopping malls […]
Surprise visit signals possible thawing of India-Pakistan relations
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) – A surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan could be a sign of thawing relations between the two nuclear-armed countries.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif is the first visit to Pakistan by an Indian prime minister in almost […]
Game changing property projects in emerging markets 2015
The skylines of the world’s emerging cities are being transformed. Colombo is no exception. As construction booms in the emerging markets, cities in these regions will soon be home to record-breaking property developments and some of the most ground-breaking real estate the world has seen. As the year draws to a close, online property portal […]
Seylan eyes aggressive growth plans and innovative products in 2016: CEO
Seylan Bank, ‘the bank with a heart’, identified as one of the six systemically important banks in Sri Lanka by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka believes their best brand ambassadors are their customers.Perceived as a friendly and caring bank, Seylan saw further expansion as a whole in 2015.The branch network grew up to 159 […]
Sri Lanka issues call to join South Asian innovation corridor
First global Innovation Forum to be held in Colombo ‘Let’s boost innovations by going regional’-Rishad NEDA, COSTI & ADB’s Tokyo Institute behind new push 30 global innovation & SME experts taking part ADB’s Snr Economist Vendenberg among visiting experts! Experts to map a new Lankan Innovation Accelerator ‘A targeted approach needed for SME innovations’-ADBI’s Dr […]
Vitawell launches Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist Nutraceutical store
Vitawell, Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist nutraceutical company, founded with a view to serve the growing market in Sri Lanka for specialist nutraceuticals, was declared open by the Chief Guest Hon. Minister for Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Seneratne and the Guest of Honour H.E. High Commissioner of Australia Ms. Robyn Mudie at a […]
Commercial Bank branches go green
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that its environment-related initiatives have made steady progress in 2015 with the installation of solar power systems at four branches, the award of tenders for five more branch conversions, and the acquisition of 20 more paperless deposit machines. Sri Lanka’s largest private bank said it is already generating […]
Commemorative coin to mark 150th anniversary of CMC
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a special silver uncirculated commemorative coin with a face value of Rs.500 to mark the 150th Anniversary of Colombo Municipal Council in recognition of its service to the country.The commemorative coin was officially presented to Mr.Ranil Wickramasinghe, Hon. Prime Minister and Mr. Ravi Karunanayake, Hon. Minister of […]
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense visits Sri Lanka
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for South and Southeast Asia Dr. Amy Searight concluded her three-day visit to Sri Lanka December 17-19. During her visit, DASD Searight examined the future role Sri Lankan security forces could play in humanitarian assistance, responding to natural disasters, and increased participation in overseas peacekeeping operations. DASD Searight […]
SriLankan Airlines now offers real-time news, sports and weather
SriLankan Airlines became the first airline to offer BBC News, AFP Sports and AccuWeather with live updates while in flight on the latest Thales Avant System, giving passengers real-time information on news, sports and weather around the world. Chanaka Olagama, SriLankan’s Head of Service Delivery, said: “We at SriLankan Airlines are constantly seeking new and […]