PROTECTION FOR LOCAL FISHERIES
State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (FARD) Dilip Wedaarachchi announced that concerns voiced by the
POTENTIAL BROAD POLITICAL PACT
A decision was taken to expedite measures to form a proposed broad political alliance, led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party
FUTURE PROSPECTS FOR CINNAMON
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research has taken the initiative to provide NVQs to all cinnamon technicians
NATION’S FIRST SATELLITE LAUNCH
Sri Lankans can expect the nation’s first ever satellite to be launched into space this April, officials of the Arthur C. Clarke
AD INDUSTRY
IN THE SPOTLIGHT AD INDUSTRY Keith Wijesuriya in the hot seat THE BOURSE Market Sentiment…
TRADE TALKS
Shanghai led a rally across Asian markets Monday after Donald Trump said he would delay a hike in tariffs on Chinese goods citing
UBER EATS
Uber Eats, announced a comprehensive insurance programme for delivery partners in Sri Lanka. Launched in partnership with Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd
LANKA PROPERTY WEB
Sri Lanka’s flagship real estate event of the year, the Lanka Property Show 2019 was concluded successfully, drawing praise from both exhibitors and visitors
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
India and Sri Lanka today (21st February, 2019) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Business Centre for ICT incubators
WORLD BANK
Sri Lanka must reduce its fiscal deficits to create the space for critical investments in health, education and social protection
SLT
Sri Lanka Telecom, the national telecommunication service provider recently launched its mobile Selfcare App with an array of benefits to SLT broadband customers
NATIONAL OUTPUT
Sri Lanka is expected to record an economic growth rate of 4.2 percent this year while this figure is expected to increase to 4.5 percent by 2020
NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL
President Maithripala Sirisena and senior members of the opposition including former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have harshly
EMBARK
Embark - Sri Lanka’s fashion brand and community animal welfare program, concluded another busy year in 2018, having provided medical care for over 10,000 dogs
MOBITEL
Mobitel Business Solutions (MBS) has strengthened its portfolio of business solutions portfolio for corporates that precisely address all their technology needs.
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
The prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships for 2017-18 were awarded to 150 Advanced Level school students from all 25
REGIONAL FORUM
Sri Lanka’s Regional Sanitation Centre (RSC) is organising the South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN) to be held from 21 to 23 February.
DSI
On the 12th of February 2019 DSI announced the launch of the 19th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship at a press conference held at the Olympic House
CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the appointment of Mr. Dimuthu Sanjaya Abeyesekera and Mr. Murtaza Jafferjee as Directors
