Young Constructors’ Forum makes donation of critical medical equipment to Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Affirming its continued commitment to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic, the Young Constructors' Forum (YCF) recently made a donation of key medical equipment to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila. The donation included a multi-para monitor, pulse oximeters, wall oxygen regulators,...
EU provides Rs.48m emergency relief to victims of cargo ship fire in Sri Lanka
In response to serious oil and hazardous chemical spills triggered by the fire that broke out on a ship carrying hazardous substances in May, the European Union (EU) is directing €200,000 (over 48 million Sri Lankan rupees) in humanitarian funding...
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena attends the Asia-Pacific High Level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation
Addressing the Asia-Pacific High-Level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation virtually on 23 June, 2021, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation among states and other partners in addressing the COVID-19 challenges, including by recognizing the vaccines...
Re-engage with the International Monetary Fund to come out of the current economic crisis – Ranil Wickremesinghe
According to Ranil Wickremesinghe, a parliamentarian, the only way out of the country's current economic crisis is to work with the International Monetary Fund (23). Addressing the parliament after taking oaths as the national list MP of the United National Party...
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Application for A/L result re-corrections only through online – Department of Examinations
The Department of Examinations stated that applications for the rescrutiny (re-correction) of the 2020 G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination results will only be accepted online. Applications will be accepted starting today (June 24), according to Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Pujitha....
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Several institutions including SriLankan Airlines and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation summoned before COPE
SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, and several other institutions have been summoned to appear before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) said its Chairman Prof. Charitha Herath. The decision was taken at the special COPE meeting held in Parliament yesterday...
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Plasticcycle commemorates World Environment Day 2021 with a multi-stakeholder webinar to discuss plastic pollution and ecosystem restoration
Plasticcycle, the Social Entrepreneurship Project of the John Keells Group hosted “Plastics: It’s Now or Forever” on 11th June 2021, a multi-stakeholder webinar in lieu of World Environment Day closely looking at the theme of ‘eradicating and mitigating plastic pollution to...
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“The private sector is critical to Sri Lanka’s COVID response strategy” – APHNH President
Highlights the role played by the private healthcare sector in Sri Lanka’s covid response, with testing and Intermediary Care Centers New regulations and restrictions have eliminated almost 50% of the daily contribution in private sector PCR testing Only 50% of...
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to conduct the National SME Forum 2021
In an effort to support all players in the SME Eco-system, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has organized a National SME Forum in collaboration with public, private, and Non-Governmental sector organizations engaged in SME Sector development. This virtual engagement will...
Read morePort City Colombo donates laptops to Colombo Municipal Council to use at vaccination centers
Continuing the contribution to fight the third wave, Port City Colombo donated 20 laptops to the Colombo Municipal Council to be used at vaccination centers, the Port City said. The computers were handed over to the Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake by...
Read moreInflation increased in May 2021 – CBSL
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI, 2013=100)1, increased to 6.1 percent in May 2021 from 5.5 percent in April 2021. This was mainly driven by the monthly increases in prices of items...
Several spells of showers expected today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and the Mullaitivu district in the evening or night. Several spells of showers will occur in...
Inflation increased in May 2021 – CBSL
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI, 2013=100)1, increased to 6.1 percent in May 2021 from 5.5 percent in April 2021. This was mainly driven by the monthly increases in prices of items in...
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Thor, a Lion at Dehiwela Zoo contracts COVID-19 Coronavirus
Thor, a lion cub at Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens, is currently infected with the Covid-19 virus, according to zoo officials. The animal had been sick for about three days, with a cough...
Organic fertilizer producers to get Rs. 10,000 per hectare – Mahindananda Aluthgamage
Farmers that generate organic fertilizer will receive a Rs. 10,000 per hectare subsidy from the Ministry of Agriculture. This was resolved during a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture to discuss the...
Dialog Enterprise Partners Google Workspace to Boost Collaboration and Productivity
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, partnered with Google Cloud to bring Google Workspace, a flexible and innovative solution for people and organisations to achieve...
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Sri Lankan stars Piumi Hansamali & Jackson Anthony in Malayalam movie “Lucknow”
Local talent is making its way across the border; several Sri Lankan artists have piqued the interest of Indian filmmakers. Piumi Hansamali is one of them, and she will appear alongside veteran Sri Lankan actor Jackson Anthony in the Malayalam production. Piumi will play...
National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka agrees to sponsor Beach Volleyball Women’s Team for 2024
ICC inducts Kumar Sangakkara to ICC Hall of Fame
Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka's renowned batsman, and wicket-keeper, was inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame today, along with nine others. To commemorate the historic heritage of Test cricket and to coincide with the first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final, the...
Sri Lanka Cricket players agree to go England without contracts
Sri Lanka's men's cricketers have agreed to tour England uncontracted, after Sri Lanka Cricket committed to revealing specifics about the player evaluations that form the basis of the board's new proposed contract scheme. The cricketers have long contended that the methodology by which they...
1,917 people tested positive for COVID-19
Sri Lanka's COVID-19 Update: According to the Health Ministry's Epidemiology Unit, another 689 people in Sri Lanka have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the daily total to 1,917. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in the country now stands...
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Dr. Sudath Samaraweera transferred to National Dengue Control Unit
Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Chief Epidemiologist, has been transferred from the Epidemiology Unit. As a result, the Director-General of Health Services announced that Dr. Samaraweera will now be the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit. Meanwhile, Dr. Samitha Ginige has been...
Creating an inclusive National Tourism Policy for Sri Lanka
Transforming the tourism sector one question at a time Prior to the drafting of the National Tourism Policy, two questionnaires were designed, to make the policy drafting process inclusive and ensure wide stakeholder...
Union Assurance recognized as a Best Workplace in Sri Lanka
The Company was recognized as a Great Place To Work for the 9th year The Great Place to Work© (GPTW) Institute recognized Union Assurance PLC, for the ninth year, as a workplace that is conducive to growth and personal development....
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Seylan Bank facilitates overseas Sri Lankans’ inward remittances with unparalleled benefits
Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has simplified inward remittance options for Sri Lankans overseas with added benefits making it a prime choice to send money back home, the Bank has announced. The bank has also made special...
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Pan Asia Bank gains trust and confidence of global institutions amidst challenging economic conditions
Cementing its reputation as a valued partner for global Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs), Pan Asia Bank was successful in finalizing approximately USD 25 million (equivalent to LKR 5 Bn) senior debt lines from reputed European-based FFIs recently. Further, USD...
Read moreConstituent Changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index – CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the following changes in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2021 mid-year index rebalance. The exclusions and inclusions as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, effective...
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Huawei Releases AR White Paper and Elaborates on Benefits of 5G + AR
At Huawei’s Better World Summit for 5G + AR, Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai delivered a keynote speech titled 5G + AR, Turning Dreams into Reality. In this speech, Cai said that 5G will switch on AR, and AR will light up 5G....
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