END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
As part of the 16 Days of Activism in Sri Lanka, the Canadian High Commission and the United
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka has achieved substantial progress. But it can do much better in terms of investing thoughtfully in sustainable
WORLD BANK APPROVES $75 MILLION FOR SRI LANKA’S SOCIAL SAFETY NET PROGRAM
The World Bank Board has
SPIKE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
More Sri Lankans have turned to hard liquor, which is more detrimental to health, due to higher taxes being imposed on beer brewing
ACTION AGAINST HATE SPEECH
Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Karunarathna Paranawithana has expressed the need for a law against social media users who
POWERING THE NATION
All Sri Lankan households will be provided electricity connections by the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Power and Renewable
MORE TOURISTS FROM CHINA
Sri Lanka is expected to receive more Chinese tourists in the coming six months with projected growth of 10.2 percent versus the
CURRENCY MARKETS
The euro hit a 20-month low Monday and most Asian stocks retreated as a fresh wave of uncertainty hit markets after Italy’s prime minister resigned following a heavy referendum defeat.
PROMOTING DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT IN SRI LANKA
In Sri Lanka, the Australian aid program has a strong focus on supporting people with
REGIONAL MARKETS
Asian stocks turned negative Friday and oil prices retreated along with the dollar as investors took a step back from a recent rally, while caution
SRILANKAN AIRLINES
SriLankan Airlines gave its customer Peter Phillips of Shropshire (UK) a surprise by rewarding him for his loyalty to SriLankan Airlines
SATHOSA MOTORS
Sathosa Motors (SML) launched its first-ever Isuzu NMR Dump Truck in Sri Lanka to fill the niche for a high-value workhorse
ENERGY POLICY
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a proposal that would exempt electricity consumers who
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON
A programme by Commercial Bank of Ceylon to empower entrepreneurs with essential knowledge recently benefitted
NDB
NDB together with the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) hosted this year’s annual ‘Inter-School Golf Championship’ on 22 October at RCGC. Colombo International
THE DIGEST
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PROFILES
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RETAIL IS KING
Sri Lanka’s retail sector is enjoying rapid growth. While the food services sector – which consists of restaurants, hotels and supermarkets – remains the
