ILLEGAL BUILDINGS ABOUND IN COLOMBO
Over 10,000 illegally constructed buildings exist within Colombo city limits, according to a ministry survey, which has identified approximately 1,800
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW TRANSPORT LINKS
The Sri Lankan government has completed a pre-feasibility study on inland water transport with support from the Dutch government, amid plans
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
A recent study commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that nearly 90 percent of women travelling in public transport
HIKE IN CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION
The lingering drought has caused Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation to hit a record high of 6.8 percent in February. Core annual inflation
HUMAN RIGHTS
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has rejected a fresh appeal from the United Nations to allow international judges to investigate alleged
GROWING ‘VISA WAR’ BETWEEN EU AND US
The global residence and citizenship advisory firm, Henley & Partners, says the vote by the European Parliament to
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Verité Research, in together with Democracy Reporting International (DRI) launched a paper titled ‘Right to Information: Discourse and Compliance’, on
SRILANKAN AIRLINES
Sri Lankan Airlines recently hosted ‘Speculo 2017,’ a national painting and visual arts exhibition featuring the work of the country’s top professional artists
UTE
Caterpillar (CAT) recently conferred United Tractor & Equipment (UTE) Silver status for the third quarter of 2016 for its continued service excellence and impressive
DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE FINANCE ROADMAP
H.E. President Maithripala Sirisena urged the financial sector and other stakeholders to work towards sustainable development
SEYLAN BANK
In the backdrop of a challenging external environment, Seylan Bank reported a resilient performance. The bank recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 4,010 million
MOBITEL
Mobitel together with Sirasa TV launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever technology-based innovation reality TV show ‘Kotiyak Vatina Adahasak’ in July 2016
SOUTH ASIAN FEDERATION OF EXCHANGES
Leaders from the South Asian capital market were united in their call for improved integration of regional markets as they shared
JAT
JAT Holdings participated in the ‘Architect 2017’ exhibition, introducing innovative and revolutionary products to the Sri Lankan market.
LANKA BELL
Lanka Bell achieved a significant milestone by reaching 35,000-plus households and businesses with its fourth-generation LTE internet connectivity branded
THE DIGEST
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON SENOK WINDOWS SIAM CITY CEMENT CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS NAWALOKA…
CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS
In the past decade or so, semi-luxury and luxury condominiums have become a hallmark of aspirational lifestyles with
THE MACROECONOMY
Quite often, growth, inflation, and currency and interest rates hog the headlines when the economy is being assessed and reviewed. While these
COALITION POLITICS
The formation of the National Unity Government in the aftermath of Maithripala Sirisena’s victory at the January 2015 presidential election generated hopes of
