“Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams” declared open in Colombo
The 687 room luxury hotel “Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka” by the John Keells Group was officially declared open in Colombo, on Tuesday (October 15).
SriLankan Airlines investigating ‘incident’ on Sydney-Colombo flight
SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that an investigation is currently underway in accordance with civil aviation regulations “regarding the incident on flight UL 607” from Sydney to Colombo on September 21.
UNDP pledges support for governance and economic reforms in Sri Lanka
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The UNDP reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and increasing women’s participation in both the economy and Parliament, said the PMD.
EDB and Qatar Sri Lanka Business Council to enhance trade opportunities
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Representatives of the Qatar Sri Lanka Business Council (QSBC) and the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka engaged in discussions on fostering trade relations and exploring investment opportunities between the two countries. The meeting was held virtually on 09 October 2024.
Sri Lanka new administration to reassess the Adani Wind Power Project
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that the new Cabinet has decided to reassess the Adani Wind Power Project in Mannar.
Sri Lanka decides to apply for the membership of the BRICS
Sri Lanka has decided to apply for the membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank.
WFP assures continuous support to Sri Lanka
World Food Programme (WFP) representatives agreed to continue their on-going programmes in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme, ensuring no disruptions, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
A memorandum of understanding is reached between the Sri Lanka branch of the International Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the accountancy and finance sectors in Sri Lanka.
Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election
In China, people are following the US election with keen interest and some anxiety. They fear what could happen next at home and abroad, whoever wins the White House.
Drone attack kills four Israeli soldiers and injures more than 60
Four soldiers have been killed and more than 60 other people injured in a drone strike targeting an army base in northern Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said.
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Sri Lanka banks maintain US $ 3.7 billion in financial institutions abroad
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Sri Lanka banks have maintained $ 3.7 billion with financial institutions abroad by the end of Q2 of 2024, which enabled them to meet foreign currency requirements despite shortages in the domestic market, Central Bank revealed.
Sri Lanka is preparing to resume discussions on the US $ 2.9 billion bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Washington later this month.
Expat EV Permits Scheme in mega scam
A large-scale fraud involving the import of electric vehicles worth millions of rupees under special permits granted to expatriate workers has been uncovered, according to the National Audit Office.
Thriposha Factory closure sparks concerns over malnutrition and privatisation
The state-run Thriposha factory in Sri Lanka is facing a potential shutdown due to a shortage of essential grains like corn and soya.