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Emirates arranges Autism Familiarisation Flight and Travel Rehearsal for 30 families

Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and to raise awareness of autism, Emirates invited 30 UAE families with neurodiverse children to have a real check in experience and familiarisation flight on the 24 April, in Terminal 3 Dubai International Airport (DXB). The initiative was designed to help the children practice and alleviate anxieties before travelling,…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 2:56 pm

Elephant House Sausages Takes Legendary Sri Lankan Taste to Australia

Keells Food Products PLC, is delighted to announce the launch of Elephant House range of Sausages to the vibrant culinary landscape of Australia through an esteemed partnership with Millennium Imports Pty Ltd, a leading importer and distributor of premium food products. This Partnership is a first for both Elephant House, the iconic Sri Lankan household…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 1:48 pm

ProClime plans to deploy $150 million investment in Indian & Sri Lankan carbon projects

ProClime Services Pvt Ltd, a start-up focused on the climate sector, aims to invest about $150 million in carbon projects across sectors in India and Sri Lanka over the next 12-18 months. The Chennai-headquartered company intends to unveil at least three carbon projects monthly until September in both countries. ProClime has identified 18 sectors for…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 12:41 pm

CB releases its inaugural Annual Economic Review and Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank for the Year 2023

The inaugural publication under Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA), namely, the Annual Economic Review 2023, and the inaugural publication under Section 99 of the CBA, namely, Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank 2023, were presented to Honourable Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Minister…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 11:15 am

Ceylon Chamber Welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy

The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 recently published by the Ministry of Technology provides a roadmap to unlock the benefits of the digital economy. The strategy focuses on the improvement of the digital infrastructure, implementation of the Digital…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 11:04 am

Sri Lanka makes waves at the Roadshow held in Turkey for the first time ever

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau conducted a roadshow in Turkey on the 18th April 2024 which was the first roadshow organized from SLTPB in Turkey, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Mission in Turkey and the National Carrier that has direct connectivity from Istanbul which operates five flights per week. The Turkish airline is scheduled…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 9:02 am

Sinopec to conduct feasibility study for new refinery in Sri Lanka

The company is expected to complete a feasibility study for a plant at the Hambantota port by June. Chinese energy giant Sinopec is advancing its global strategy as it seeks to establish its first fully controlled overseas refinery in Sri Lanka, reported Reuters. The company is expected to complete a feasibility study by June for a…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2024 6:40 am

ITC Ratnadipa – A Magnificent Icon of Responsible Luxury Launched In Colombo

The 352-room hotel, with ITC Hotels’ world-acclaimed cuisines will be a jewel in Colombo’s skyline. ITC Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited has launched ITC Ratnadipa, a jewel in Colombo’s skyline that promises to enrich the tourism and hospitality landscape of Sri Lanka. This flagship hospitality icon of ITC Hotels was inaugurated today by…

(0)Comments | April 25, 2024 4:42 pm

President Declares Open “Nihonbashi” Japanese Restaurant at Port City

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the “Nihonbashi” Japanese Restaurant situated within the premises of Colombo Port City. The first of its kind, “Nihonbashi” was originally established in 1995 at Galle Face terrace by renowned chef Darshana Munidasa, and has since been a prominent destination for both local and international patrons seeking authentic Japanese cuisine over the…

(0)Comments | April 25, 2024 4:41 pm

Japan Provides US$ 3 Million Through FAO to Strengthen Inland Fisheries and Improve Rural Livelihoods in Sri Lanka

The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries. The US$ 3 million initiative will bolster food and nutritional security and fortify resilience by establishing four community operated…

(0)Comments | April 25, 2024 11:59 am