A seven-member delegation from Sri Lanka, focusing on public procurement, commenced a three-day experience-sharing visit to Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA).
The Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC has officially announced that the Department of Public Enterprise of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies has notified the company regarding a significant decision by the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited.
President outlines structural plan to advance Sri Lanka’s economy
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that with the stabilization of the country’s economy; there should be no inclination towards traditional politics. He underscored that the country can only be moved forward through a structured plan.
Softlogic Holdings partners with Minor Hotels to rebrand Colombo Hotel
Softlogic Holdings PLC has announced a significant partnership between its subsidiary, Softlogic City Hotels (Private) Limited, and the internationally renowned hotel operator Minor Hotels.
Sri Lanka’s curent dollar earnings from merchandise exports, remittances, tourism and other services exceeded imports by 579 million US dollars in April 2024, official data shows.
The Government received an initial application from Starlink in March to commence operations in Sri Lanka and it is in the process of formulating the requisite regulations to allow the operation of the satellite internet service provider, the State Minister of Technology reveals.
Controversial Coal tender for Norochcholai Power Plant extended to 24 June
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With only three months remaining before the next coal unloading season begins, the closing date for the long-term tender to procure 50% of the coal requirements for the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been extended for the second time to 24 June official sources said ,.
A passenger who attempted to smuggle undeclared gemstones worth around Rs. 08 million out fo the country has been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
Sri Lanka welcomed over 100,000 tourists in May
Sri Lanka welcomed over 100,000 visitors in May, with year-to-date (YTD) arrivals at the verge of exceeding the 900,000 milestone.
Power interruptions in multiple districts amid torrential rains
The Ministry of Power and Energy announced the disconnection of power supply to several areas in the Galle, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Colombo and Kegalle districts.
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Tycoon told to pay $1bn in record divorce ruling
South Korean tycoon Chey Tae-won has been ordered to pay his ex-wife 1.38 trillion won ($1bn; £788m) in cash - the country's largest ever divorce settlement.
UK ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at colleague, FT reports
The UK ambassador to Mexico was quietly fired earlier this year after pointing a rifle at a local embassy employee, the Financial Times reported Friday. The incident was captured in a video shared on social media.
According to the constitution, Buddhism should be given priority
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored that according to the constitution, prioritizing Buddhism is imperative. He emphasized that the responsibility of upholding this principle is vested in the executive, legislature and judiciary. He emphasized the indisputability of this matter.
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