Air India had stopped operating the additional flight after the April 21 Easter Sunday terror attack in Sri Lanka that targeted churches and luxury hotels. NEW DELHI: Air India will resume its additional flight on Delhi-Colombo route from July 15, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday. The national carrier had stopped operating…
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares ended firmer for the second straight session on Monday in dull trade to hit a one-week closing high, while the rupee ended slightly stronger, market sources said. ** The benchmark stock index ended 0.47% firmer on Monday at 5,298.18, further moving away from its lowest close since May 17 hit…
The retail prices of fuel have been revised with effect from last night (10) based on the fuel pricing formula introduced by the government in 2018, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. Accordingly, a litre of 92 Octane petrol has been increased by Rs.3 per litter to Rs.138, while the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation…
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reported the second lowest Daily Turnover in 2019 which was merely a Rs.75.5 million with little over 6.8 million shares changing hands among traders as at the end of the trading today (10th). This is the third day that Colombo stock exchange has reported a turnover less than Rs.100…
Sanasa Development Bank has signed a Sales agreement with Payment Services (Pvt) Ltd to acquire UPay mobile payment platform with effect from 10 June 2019, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Notifying the Colombo Stock Exchange, the Bank stated that the consideration of the above transaction is approximately…
Sri Lanka needs to develop her own tools to counter future possible threats within the country, states Jetwing Symphony PLC, Chairman, Hiran Cooray. “It is important that Sri Lanka develops her own tools to counter future possible threats drawing from similar incidents that have happened in places such as Paris and Bali”. “We have every…
The monthly pricing formula which regulates fuel prices in Sri Lanka is to be implemented today (10). Fuel prices are reviewed every 10th day of the Month under the fuel pricing mechanism introduced in May 2018. Last month, the Finance Ministry took steps to increase fuel prices according to this pricing formula. Fuel prices…
Under the distinguished patronage of H.E. President and Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka National telecommunication provider Sri Lanka Telecom marks a special milestone in the country’s digital journey towards SMART Sri Lanka with the formal launch of the ‘NATIONAL DIGITAL ROADMAP’ under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Maithreepala Sirisena, President and Hon. Ranil Wickramaisnghe…
Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and LankaClear Pvt. Ltd. (LCPL) recently signed a ground-breaking agreement, which will result in greater convenience for Sri Lankan citizens to make online payments towards Government services. Under this new agreement, two existing systems would be integrated to enable citizens to make online payments utilizing their…
The Chairman of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC, Harry Jayawardena, emphasized upon the importance of restoring confidence and normalcy within the country and driving growth by enhancing security measures. “The terrorist attacks in April 2019 shocked the nation and the world, coming after a decade of peace in the country. Group is taking a lead…
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