Singapore Airlines to increase frequency targeting more Sri Lankan tourists
Singapore is expecting more Sri Lankan tourists as its flag carrier SIA bolsters services including the deployment of Boeing Dreamliner for the first time and going daily from October.
SL Telecommunication Value added services record a moderate growth
Value added services of the telecommunication sub-sector recorded a moderate growth of 8.3percent in the first half of 2022 amidst an increase in foreign currency related cost components in this industry.
Three million Jackfruit tree plantation program gets underway for food security
The first phase of the program to plant three million jackfruit trees across the country, under the theme ‘Guwan Hamuda Herali Perali’, was launched today at the Anuradhapura Air Force Base under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Namal Rajapaksa to Opposition Leader - Here is the plan
It is being discussed in the political field that there is a plan to appoint Mr. Namal Rajapaksa as the leader of the opposition in the parliament.
PP-DB, GERB-UDF neck-and-neck to win Bulgaria's parliamentary elections: exit polls
People wait to vote during Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)
German telco to sack 1,300 workers
Vodafone Germany became the latest operator to announce the redundancies of, 1,300 to be precise.
German telco to sack 1,300 workers
Vodafone Germany became the latest operator to announce the redundancies of, 1,300 to be precise.
President directs to accelerate the Government sector digitalization
The Government is set to accelerate the digitalization of the Government sector and a Committee of Cabinet Ministers would be set up to ensure that the Government sector digitalization is done rapidly President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
One of the IMF directives of reducing SOEs’ role in the economy gets underway
The Sri Lanka government has embarked on an ambitious initiative of commercializing seven State owned Enterprises (SOES) out of 52 entities kick starting restructuring process of these enterprises fulfilling commitment given to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), official sources disclosed
39 Chinese nationals apprehended over in online financial frauds
At least 39 Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Aluthgama police in connection with an online financial fraud.
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New academy opens at SLPA to improve the knowledge and discipline port workers
In a far reaching move, the government has established a new academic facility in the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) for the upliftment knowledge and discipline of the port workers.
BOC clinches “the Best Banking Service Provider” award for the 3rd consecutive year
Sri Lanka’s No.01 Bank, Bank of Ceylon clinched prestigious “the Best Banking Service Provider of the year 2023” award for the third consecutive year at the recently concluded “SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2023”.
India, and Japan join hands with Sri Lanka for free, open Indo-Pacific region
The envoys of India and Japan envisaged joint cooperation with Sri Lanka for enhancing regional connectivity in Indo-Pacific region.
SL Trade deficit narrows significantly in February amid declining imports
SL Trade deficit narrows significantly in February amid declining importsSri Lanka’s deficit in the merchandise trade account witnessed a significant contraction in February, due to a significant moderation in the import expenditure, arising out of the aggregate demand conditions, Central Bank announced.