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INSEE Cement strengthens commitment to restore Nation on world environment day
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s only fully integrated manufacturer of cement, reaffirmed its commitment towards ‘a restored nation’, answering the global call for urgent action to revive damaged ecosystems on World Environment Day 2021. Continuing its mandate to steer Sri Lanka’s construction industry towards ambitious, globally set climate targets, INSEE Cement marked the launch of the […]
New Supreme Court Judge and New President of Court of Appeal sworn in
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Arjuna Obeysekera, was sworn in as a Supreme Court Judge before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (14). Court of Appeal Judge Priyantha Fernando was sworn in as the new President of the Court of Appeal and former High Court Judge Shashi Mahendra was […]
Luxury SUVs for MPs while imports for doctors, general public held indefinitely: CMTA
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the Government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 227 luxury SUVs – to a value of Rs. 3.7 billion through the Bank of Ceylon. The Government reversed its earlier decision to cancel the order, citing the fact that the Letters […]
US Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lankans Affected by MV X-Press Pearl Fire
The American people are providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to the MV X-Press Pearl ship fire. The MV X-Press Pearl has discharged plastic debris and chemical waste into the surrounding waters, endangering coastal resources and the livelihoods of nearby fishing communities. The assistance will deliver immediate support to families whose livelihoods […]
Opinion: Moving business and human rights agenda forward in SL in crisis times
By Myanthi Peiris, Business and Human Rights Specialist, UNDP Sri Lanka The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented social and economic challenges, and behind staggering data of contracting economies, people’s lives and livelihoods are on the line. According to the World Bank, in Sri Lanka over 500,000 people are expected to have fallen into poverty as […]
SLT-MOBITEL unveils ‘Entrepreneurship Studio’ to foster strong local tech Start-up ecosystem
-The programme offers attractive benefits including investment up to LKR One Million: Nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in tech start-ups, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider, unveiled its new groundbreaking initiative, the ‘Entrepreneurship Studio’ recently. The programme is designed to provide an attractive opportunity for early-stage tech entrepreneurs to gain access to funding, […]
Auckland tops EIU’s liveability rankings owing to its ability to contain Covid-19 faster
The overall global average liveability score has fallen by seven points, as compared with the average pre-pandemic score, a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit showed. According to their Global Liveability Index 2021, the extent to which cities were sheltered by strong border closures, their ability to handle the health crisis and the pace at […]
Dialog powers Sayuru to safeguard fishermen with weather forecasts & emergency alerts
With a keen focus on Empowering & Enriching Sri Lankan Lives, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider launched “Sayuru”, a free, trilingual service that offers day-boat fishermen daily weather forecasts and emergency alerts, focused on keeping them safe while at sea. This innovative and future-fit communication solution is a collaboration with the Department […]
Sri Lanka calls on US House Foreign Affairs Committee not to proceed with resolution on SL
Sri Lanka, through its Ambassador in Washington Ravinatha Aryasinha, formally called on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) not to proceed with H. RES. 413 on Sri Lanka moved by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (Democrat/North Carolina) on 18 May 2021. In a communication addressed to FAC Chair Representative Gregory Meeks (Democrat/New York) and Ranking Member […]
Uber partners with SL Red Cross Society: offers 50,000 free rides for supporting vaccinations
Uber today announced 50,000 free rides to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society for transporting frontline healthcare workers, elderly and citizens from vulnerable communities to vaccination hubs for supporting the government’s drive to inoculate the nation. Uber’s free rides will also be deployed to transport frontline healthcare workers to multiple hospitals, including the National Hospital […]
State Ministry of Regional Cooperation launches Creative Economy Programme
The State Ministry of Regional Co-operation has launched a “Creative Economy Programme” with the view towards contributing to the country’s economy and promoting Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. The ‘creative economy’ is a rapidly expanding segment of the global economy and has made a crucial contribution towards generating employment, income and exports. Based on creativity, it […]