Women mean Business: A Coalition for Action” was launched recently to address multiple issues faced by micro, small and medium women entrepreneurs and usher greater inclusive growth in Sri Lanka.

The Republic of Korea has relaxed the travel alert on Sri Lanka in a welcome move to the tourism industry. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka’s travel alert has been readjusted from level 2 to level 1 as of 1 July.

The Republic of Korea has relaxed the travel alert on Sri Lanka in a welcome move to the tourism industry. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka’s travel alert has been readjusted from level 2 to level 1 as of 1 July.

Air India, the national carrier of India, yesterday commenced operations of its 787 Boeing Dreamliner to Sri Lanka, marking the first time this aircraft has been used for flights between the two countries.

Sri Lanka Animal Production Association President Ajith Gunasekara called on the Government to reconsider the imposition of 20.5% taxes on eggs, a perishable item, to address the escalating food prices in the country.

Warren Buffett just changed how his considerable fortune will be spent following his death.

Weekly economic review

By Rohana Jith

The New Electricity Act, which was endorsed by the Speaker three weeks ago, came into effect yesterday (27), the Power and Energy Ministry said.

A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring several more.

Colombo residents are set to experience a 15-hour water cut tomorrow (29) as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Department of Import and Export Control, launched the first Sri Lanka Strategic Trade Forum.

Dialog Axiata PLC (“Dialog”), Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”), and Bharti Airtel Limited (“Bharti Airtel”) (collectively “the Parties”) successfully completed the share sale transaction, with Dialog acquiring 100% of the issued shares in Bharti Airtel Lanka (Private) Limited (“Airtel Lanka”) through a share swap.

Export of illegal metal, iron, related equipment and scrap is prohibited

Sri Lanka is expected to achieve a total capacity of 1,251 MW from solar power generation by the end of this year, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka, has been directed to investigate the causes of the recent flooding in the Colombo district.

Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem is likely to receive a fresh boost in future as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced that the segment is among those that have been identified for support.

Two neighbouring countries are approaching elections that were called out of the blue.

It is reported to us that the party formed by former LTTE militants is in a political merger that is expected to field a common Tamil presidential candidate in the upcoming elections.

By Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana and Romesh Madusanka – Wann A sailor sustained fatal wounds and a Navy Dora damaged due to the aggressive maneuvering of a poaching Indian bottom trawler during a pre-dawn operation by the Sri Lanka Navy to seize the intruding vessel in the seas off Delft Island in Jaffna yesterday, the Navy said.

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