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PickMe Flash, a new tool in distance working
‘PickMe Flash’ has gained tremendous popularity under pandemic lockdown conditions in the country. With more businesses now opting for distance working, they look to PickMe Flash as a safe, fast, and smart way to maintain physical connectivity. Zulfer Jiffry, CEO of PickMe says as curfew conditions ease and work resumes in the capital, people need […]
‘s battle against malnutrition amidst COVID
Priyanka Jayawardena Although, Sri Lanka performs well in most health indicators, child nutrition remains a major issue. According to the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) 2016, in Sri Lanka, more than 20% of children under five years are underweight. Unsurprisingly, malnutrition is especially prevalent among poor households. Successive governments have implemented several programmes to improve […]
Sri Lanka raises concerns on reference to SL in OHCHR press release
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dayani Mendis, in a letter addressed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has raised concerns regarding the allegations made in a press release issued by the High Commissioner on 03 June 2020 regarding “clampdown” […]
US donates equipment for Sri Lanka’s frontline responders to COVID-19
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz handed over a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other materials to Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe (ret’d), Director General of the Disaster Management Centre, to contribute to Sri Lanka’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation is part of the “All of America” approach […]
Lebanon to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated
Jun 06, 2020 (LBO) – The government of Lebanon has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated, the Ministry of Foreign Relations said. In line with the Sri Lanka policy on repatriating Sri Lankans overseas, Ambassador Shani Calyaneratne Karunaratne had discussions with the Lebanese Minister of Labour, Madame Lamia […]
National tea sales average up in May 2020
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) – National average for the month of May 2020 totalled Rs. 697.57, the highest ever recorded for a calendar month surpassing the previous best of Rs. 689.18 recorded in April 2020, a new report says. In comparison to May 2019 average of Rs. 539.55, shows a significant increase of Rs. 158.02 YOY, Forbes and […]
Discussion on Colombo Port City: Potential growth impact for Sri Lanka
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), is set to discuss the topic of “Port City Special Economic Zone – A Catalyst for Modern Services in Sri Lanka” on Thursday, 04 June 2020, during a webinar titled “Colombo Port City: Potential growth impact for Sri Lanka” hosted by PwC Sri Lanka. […]
ComBank awarded its 20th ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ title by Global Finance
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been declared Sri Lanka’s Best Bank in 2020 by the US-based Global Finance magazine, an accolade the Bank wins for the 20th time in the 27 years that Global Finance has presented awards to the world’s best banks. Global Finance’s just-released list of the 28 Best Banks in Asia […]
MillenniumIT ESP launches HealthVision – a Remote Patient Management System
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems providers – recently launched HealthVision – a web enabled, mobile responsive remote patient monitoring platform for medical personnel and care givers. This latest solution enables them to connect with their patients from a remote location, record their details regarding health and safety […]
Criminal operations by underworld drug mafia from prisons must end: President
Jun 02, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized that crimes operated by underworld kingpins and drug mafia from prisons must be put to an end without delay. Specific information relating to criminal activities and drug peddling operated from prisons have been received. The general public is appalled by this situation, President said. “This […]
How can we adjust our capitalist system to face post COVID-19 challenges?
An article by Tharaka Balasuriya With the chaos resulting from Covid 19, many have questioned the effectiveness of the neoliberal economic model. A debate about the negative impacts of the open economic system has been on going in Sri Lanka ever since the introduction of free market reforms in 1977. Although successive governments have experimented […]
SLT Rainbowpages.lk further boost businesses in the post Covid-19 era
SLT Digital Info Services (Pvt) Ltd (SLTDS), the Digital Marketing and Directory Information Services arm of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT), is proud to announce that it’s SLT RAINBOW PAGES (RBP) national business directory information search facility has been improved tremendously, both in online and offline mediums. As a result of the technological advancement in […]