Anantaya Resort & Spa, Chilaw Becomes the 1st Resort Certified by SLSI for...
Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw, owned and managed by LAUGFS Leisure Limited, has recently become the 1st resort in Sri Lanka to receive the Sri Lanka Standard (SLS) 1672:2020 certification from the...
View ArticleFHA pioneers 62 years of excellence in Non-Banking Finance Sector
Calls for positive reforms strengthening legal enforcement and industry cooperation The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) announced that it will continue to empower the nation with ethical...
View ArticleSierra Cables gets Rs.900.50mn aerial bundle cable deal
M/s Sierra cables PLC had won a contract worth Rs. 900.50 million (without Vat) to supply aerial bundle cables to state-run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The contract to supply 1500 km of cables for...
View ArticleGovt. to carry out feasibility studies for 10 high-tech universities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given its consent for the assistance required for performing feasibility studies applicable to establish ten high-tech universities at district level. The Cabinet...
View Article“Our aim is to provide a better 4G experience” – Thirukumar Nadarasa, HUTCH CEO
With the completion of its bigger and better island wide 4G network in February this year, HUTCH is on course to enhance its brand presence and further establish itself as one of Sri Lanka’s premier...
View ArticleAll Govt. software requirements to be given to domestic companies
Although provisions are furnished for local selections in the government procurement guidelines, it has been observed the available limits to achieve benefits for the local suppliers and companies...
View ArticleSeylan Bank relocates its Padaviya Branch
Seylan Bank recently relocated its Padaviya branch to new office premises – a more central location strengthening its financial service offerings to a plethora of customers in the vicinity. Offering a...
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Investing in renewable energy could be the way forward – Dhammika Perera
The mini-hydropower sector is near saturation and hydropower energy generation is itself susceptible to the erratic patterns of floods and droughts we experience continually, so investing in solar and...
View ArticleNational Export Strategy for a prompt COVID-19 recovery
The world economy is in partial paralysis. The COVID-19 ripple effect is more than just a recession, it’s causing a global economic shutdown. The virus that initially triggered a supply and demand...
View Article4GB RAM + 64GB storage, Huawei Y6P powered with 5000mAh long-lasting battery
Offering an uninterrupted smartphone experience Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled the all-new Huawei Y6p featuring a 5000mAh long-lasting battery that helps users get...
View ArticleTwitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week
Reuters – Twitter Inc disclosed late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent personalities and...
View ArticleAsia stocks rebound as hopes of more stimulus offset virus worries
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares eked out gains and U.S. stock futures bounced back on Friday as hopes of more government spending around the globe outweighed concerns about rising coronavirus...
View ArticleUber appoints Prabhjeet Singh President of India, South Asia
Uber today announced the appointment of Prabhjeet Singh as President Uber India and South Asia, tasked with overseeing the next phase of growth in the company’s mobility business and ensuring safety...
View ArticlePeople’s Bank supports the creation of a self-sufficient nation with a...
People’s Bank held a ceremony in the Keppetipola region of Badulla to distribute Aswenna loans, a unique product launched to support the Government’s development programme to create a self-sufficient...
View Article‘Marine Hope’ largest vessel to call at Hambantota Port
Crude oil tanker ‘Marine Hope’ sailing under the Marshall Islands flag called at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for repairs recently. With a gross tonnage of 159,962 and 332 meters in...
View ArticleXiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9S and Mi Note 10 Lite in Sri Lanka
Features 64MP camera and Aura design on Redmi Note 9 Pro Introduces the side mounted fingerprint scanner and brings the 48MP camera on Redmi Note 9S Offers premium display and versatile quad camera...
View ArticleExtraordinary regulatory measures amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), considering the national importance of reviving business sectors that were adversely affected by the COVID-19 and the exceptional circumstances of the economic...
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Debt moratorium on tourism vehicles extended by further 6-months
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to provide further relief measures to assist tourism sector businesses and individuals who are adversely affected by the prevailing COVID-19 outbreak....
View ArticlePresident calls on engineers to revolutionize construction sector
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited the local engineers to take part in a revolutionary transformation in the construction sector which will fulfill the needs of urban and rural population. “People...
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HNB – Lanka IOC joins hand to launch Solo contactless payment option at Lanka...
Catering to the rapidly increasing demand for digital payment solutions Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC and Lanka IOC PLC, a top-ranked listed energy company launched phase 1 of...
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