Richard Branson: We’re at the dawn of new era of space exploration
We need a shift in human thinking to be able to solve some of the greatest questions of our time -- and I believe space is part of the answer
Class S14 DMU Exterior Designs Revealed
Here’ s the first look at Class S14 Diesel Multiple Unit design which will be…
Climate News – June 2019
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is one among many politicians claiming global warming is causing increased tornado
International Tenders for $300M Elevated Rail Track from Maradana to Nugegoda.
Elevated double-track rail line is to be constructed in Colombo this year under the aegis of the Asian Development Bank on a soft loan
Climate change hits the poor hardest. Mozambique’s cyclones prove it
When experts say that the impacts of climate change fall disproportionately on the poor, they are referring to regions like the Sofala province
The US is Now Requiring All Visa Applicants to Hand Over Social Media Account Details
The State Department put new regulations in place for visa applicants on Friday, requiring disclosure of social media accounts, a move that
Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK
The Trumps will spend the next few hours at Winfield House, the US Ambassador's official residence in Regent's Park, central London
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Japan Lends $500mn at 0.1% with 10 Year Grace Period to Build Colombo Port Eastern Terminal.
As part of the agreement to be signed for the East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port, Japan will lend
Travel advisory relaxed by key European countries
Many European countries have relaxed the advisory on Sri Lankan travel. These include the Netherlands, Germany
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL SERIES
“Grand corruption” is the phenomenon described by Transparency International as “the abuse of high-level power
These are the most innovative cities in the world
Innovation has become a buzz word for city success. Major corporations have long targeted talent-rich innovation
Singapore overtakes US, Hong Kong to be world’s most competitive economy
Singapore is the world’s most competitive economy in a yearly ranking of 63 economies released on Wednesday
SLBPA DONATION
A delegation of the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association (SLBPA) met Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo
ODEL
ODEL, Sri Lanka’s premiere fashion and lifestyle department store chain, announced its partnership with MAS Holdings
MINISTRY OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga held a meeting with
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The refined and feminine Carrera Lady watches have been emboldened with an elegant design, while staying true
The 15 Most Popular Luxury Brands Online In 2019
Nothing can predict sales and future growth for a luxury brand quite as well as its popularity online right now
Alibaba plans bumper US$20 billion HK listing to boost investment war chest: sources
Alibaba is considering raising as much as US$20 billion through a listing in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter told Reuters
Germany, Switzerland, Sweden , China Lift Travel Restrictions on Sri Lanka.
China. Germany, Switzerland and Sweden have relaxed their travel restrictions on Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
