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Dialog commences critical ICU development at Negombo general hospital
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – As the first stage of the recently pledged 200 million rupees towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals selected by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, commenced immediate civil reconstruction for the expansion and provision of all equipment to establish a fully […]
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and import substitution as a response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, the sector’s apex industry association has said. In a statement, the Palm Oil Industry Association (POIA) […]
Key recommendations to transform Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum recommends 11 points to transform the Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka.
Restaurants can now add new food order features on Instagram
To support small and independent restaurants struggling during the ongoing lockdown, Uber Eats has linked the “Order Food” buttons from their Instagram profiles and “Order Food” stickers in their Stories, directly with the app. Both these Instagram features will link directly to each restaurant’s specific Uber Eats menu thereby enabling a seamless order experience for […]
Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with hi-tech body cameras
As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras to Sri Lanka Police at an event held at the Police Park Headquarters recently. The landmark event which took place under the patronage of the Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Sri Lanka Police, […]
Private hospitals extend their lab services for PCR testing
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a statement to media, said they will extend all possible assistance to the national operations programme for Covid-19 outbreak, in conducting the much needed PCR tests to help control the spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka. As such, the medical laboratories of Lanka Hospitals, Asiri […]
Clearing of vehicles from Hambantota port slow
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – The clearance of cars at the Hambantota Port is slow, and the port is concerned that they would not meet the April 30th deadline for clearing imported vehicles. “No vehicles were cleared over the weekend, and the number cleared on Monday was 203 while port dues have been paid for […]
Emirates SkyCargo supports Sri Lankan exporters’ supply chain
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has helped Sri Lankan exporters despatch nearly 100 tonnes of local produce to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia over the past two weeks, keeping supply chains and revenue flows open despite the suspension of scheduled passenger flights from Colombo. The cargo airline deployed two Boeing […]
50 stranded Pakistanis repatriated via Sri Lankan Airlines
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – Pakistan High Commission in Colombo has coordinated with Sri Lankan Authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis via Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-1185 that left Colombo today morning. Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said in a statement that the Deputy High Commissioner, Tanvir Ahmad was present to see […]
No decision should be taken outside the Constitution – Maha Sangha emphasise
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa enlightened the Maha Sangha on the measures taken by the Government to control the spread of COVID – 19 virus and their progress during a meeting held recently. President explained about the control of the spread, quarantine process, reliefs granted to people and future measures to revive […]
Sri Lanka COVID cases cross 500 : Island-wide curfew imposed today
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases rose to 523 as the Government yesterday cancelled leave of all armed forces personnel and extended countrywide curfew. Meanwhile, issung a statement the Presidents office said the curfew is in order to facilitate officers of the security forces who are on leave to report back to […]
Advocata commends increase in testing: Calls on Govt to review purchasing tests
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – The Advocata Institute has previously highlighted the importance of expanding testing capacity with the engagement of the private sector. The government’s decision to increase the country’s testing capacity to 1000 tests a day, by utilising the capacity that exists in private hospitals is commendable. On the 22nd of April, the […]