Business

The SKIP (Skill into Progress) programme is a customized, industry-based programme developed by John Keells Foundation to support the upskilling of identified supplier groups of the John Keells Group to address their skill gaps and…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has published a special publication on the history of currency used in Sri Lanka, titled “The 70 Year Journey of Currency Issue and Management” co-authored by Retired CBSL Director Communications…

The C-19 vaccination program for the Tourism sector which began from Hambantota last week was administered in Sigiriya using the American Moderna vaccine that was recently brought to Sri Lanka under the World Health Organization COVAX…

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), expressed optimism over the possibility of securing an industry-critical extension of the EU GSP+ programme after its most recent round of discussions with the State Ministry of Regional…

Tokyo Cement Group recently expanded their ‘Fountain of Life’ project by gifting purified drinking water facilities to the people of Siyambalagaswewa in Mihintale. The Company installed a customised “Pure Hydro” water purification…

Nature Efficient Electronics Lanka Pvt. Ltd, a pioneer in capturing the lead market in Sri Lanka, donated lighting equipment to Daham Sevana Church Kalutara. The company has evolved in the lighting industry providing solutions to…

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) partnered with the Kataragama festival as a part sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. The festival is to be held on a low key this year due to the pandemic situation. “The Kataragama…

Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene, Swadeshi Managing Director Chulodhara Samarasinghe, Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya Chief Incumbent Venerable Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Basnayake Nilame Dishan…

SLT CMO Prabhath Dahanayake presenting a cheque to  Karawanella Base Hospital Acting Medical Superintendent Dr. Manel Wimalarathne. Also present are State Minister Kanaka Herath, Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Bandara Kobbekaduwa, Dr.…

The government has given priority to taking necessary steps to open up the country, said Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa at Temple Trees. “This will help to provide relief to the people and in addition through proper economic…