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Int’l flights to Batticaloa Airport from July

Business Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva and other officials at the discussionTags: Print EditionCreating aviation history Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) will operate international flights from July to India said Minister of Ports,…

IMF flags risks to Bangladesh economy

BusinessTags: Print EditionBangladesh’s economy is facing significant challenges, according to a recent statement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country’s local currency, the Taka, foreign reserves, and economic growth are at…

Prabath Malavige youngest to be appointed MD to SLPA

BusinessPrabath J. Malavige commences duties. while SLPA’s Chairman Keith D.Bernard, SLPA’s Vice Chairman Gayan Algewattege look on.Tags: Print EditionA new Managing Director, Prabath J. Malavige, was appointed to the Sri Lanka Ports…

Rupee strengthens under 290

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe strengthening of the Sri Lankan rupee continued and for the first time after two years the selling rate came down under Rs. 290 to 289.89 the selling rate was quoted by the Central Bank at Rs. 303.2640. The…

Advantis and Cordelia Cruises to launch first cruise sailing operation around the island

Anticipates 80,000 arrivals in first 4 monthsBusinessEmpress of the SeasTags: Print EditionThe luxury Cordelia cruise line will embark on its inaugural sailing between India and Sri Lanka in June 2023. A significant boost to the Sri Lankan…

UAE ruling family member Abdulla Mohammed visits Port City

BusinessTags: Print EditionAbdullah Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi from the ruling family in UAE visited Port City Colombo on Thursday during his 2 day visit. The Abdulla Mohammed is the CEO of Master Investment Group (MIG), an investment company…

Japan welcomes steps taken to revitalize Lankan economy

BusinessActing Ambassador for Japan Kotaro Katsuki, CCISL President Jayantha Perera and other invites at the inaugurationTags: Print EditionActing Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka Kotaro Katsuki, congratulated Sri Lanka on obtaining the…

First Capital Holdings posts Rs 2.71Bn TCI in F/Y 22/23

BusinessMD, CEO, Dilshan Wirasekara Tags: Print EditionFirst Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), announces its impressive financial results, and a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, marking the year ended March 31, 2023 its most…

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