Posh Passport from next year
Department of Immigration and Emigration is taking steps to introduce an internationally recognized passport which is on par with the standards of International Civil Aviation Services Organization....
View ArticleSri Lanka becomes most popular tourist destination
Sri Lanka is placing its name on the global map as a sought-after destination by various international news feature reviews, as Eurasia review mentioned Sri Lanka as the most sought-after destination...
View ArticleUS Millennium Corporation continues grants to Sri Lanka
For the promotion of the economic growth and reduce poverty, creating more stable, secure country with new business opportunities abroad, , the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)...
View ArticleSri Lankan stocks end steady near 8-month low in lean trade
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares ended steady on Thursday, near an eight-month low hit in the previous session, as losses in oil palm and telecommunications offset gains in banking and diversified stocks....
View ArticleCommercial Bank of Maldives opens its second branch in Hulhumalé
The Commercial Bank of Maldives (CBM), a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, recently opened its second branch in the Maldives, a little over a year since it commenced operations in the...
View ArticleInflation in November 2017
Inflation, as measured by the change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (2013=100), which is compiled by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), decreased to 8.4 per cent in November...
View ArticleSri Lankan stocks end flat near 8-mth low; turnover hits 1- year low
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares ended flat on Friday for a second straight session, while trading was muted with turnover hitting its lowest level in a year ahead of Christmas holidays. The Colombo Stock...
View ArticleThick ground FOG in Abu Dhabi
SriLankan Airlines regrets that unforeseen thick ground fog in Abu Dhabi UAE last night (Dec 22) led to the closure f the airport and diversion of UL207 to Al Ain Airport. Due to the inability of...
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The Galle Face Hotel and Ebert Silva Holidays Kick Off Festive Colombo City Tour
South Asia’s leading Grande Dame together with Ebert Silva Holidays, recently launched a Christmas edition of the popular Colombo City Tour. The special service which coincides with the annual...
View ArticleDurdans Hospital state of the art DEXA Scanner enables fast and accurate...
Assessment of bone health can help individuals dealing with or at risk for musculoskeletal pain, bone loss disorders, and consequent fractures receive early treatment for better quality of life. The...
View ArticleCSE CEO at the London Global Convention on Governance and Sustainability
The CEO of the Colombo Stock Exchange Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike recently joined leaders from the global capital market and business fraternity at the ‘London Global Convention – 2017’ on Corporate...
View ArticleProceeds from China Merchant Port Holdings Co. Ltd Received on Account of...
Subsequent to the agreement signed between Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the China Merchant Port Holdings Co. Ltd., US $ 292.1 mn has been credited to the US Dollar account of Government of Sri Lanka...
View ArticleBusiness opportunities prevail between Qatar and Sri Lanka
By Dr R Seetharaman Gulf Times – Sri Lanka has enjoyed close ties with Qatar, with over 120,000 Sri Lankans making up for close to 2.68mn population of Qatar. Diplomatic relation between Sri Lanka and...
View ArticleSri Lanka first in South Asia in Food Security
Sri Lanka has been ranked the first in the South Asian region on the newly published Global Food Security Index 2017, obtaining 66th place in the global ranking. Bangladesh and Nepal ranked 80th...
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DFCC Bank credit card gives you more than one reason to shop
DFCC Bank is extending special savings for DFCC credit card holders for a memorable festive season right through the month of December. DFCC credit card holders can avail of amazing discounts at...
View ArticleCalamander Unawatuna Beach prepare for their Christmas Celebrations in Style
Calamander Unawatuna Beach is celebrating Christmas with an array of dining, shopping and entertainment events for the weekofthe festive season from 23rd December to 31st December. Calamander Unawatuna...
View ArticleSri Lankan stocks hit near 2-wk closing high
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares touched a near two-week closing high on Tuesday, as investors picked up banking and diversified stocks, with muted trading as investors went on holiday in the Christmas...
View ArticleOil soars, U.S. crude hits $60/bbl for first time since mid-2015
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices surged to 2-1/2-year highs and U.S. crude touched $60 a barrel in light trading volume on Tuesday, boosted by news of an explosion on a Libyan crude pipeline as well as...
View ArticleSri Lanka takes part in Warsaw International Charity Bazaar
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Poland participated in the International Charity Bazaar 2017, held at the Marriot Hotel in Warsaw. The Charity Bazaar is organized annually by the Association of Spouses of...
View ArticleTea Sector Trailblazer Eranda Aberathna of Halpé Tea wins ‘National Young...
Starting a business is always a daunting task for any entrepreneur. For Eranda Aberathna, Managing Director U.H.E. Exports (Pvt) Ltd, success comes from the courage to dream big. Launching the company...
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