By Prof. Samitha Hettige Some Sinhalese & Tamils will celebrate the Sinhala – Hindu NY showcasing the historic bond in the weekend while a minority is struggling to continue the dispute using ‘Kurundi’ lands. The ‘Kurundi’ monastery constructed in the 1st century BC is considered sacred as the Buddha had visited the site during his…
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 12,000-point mark at the end of trading on Wednesday (10). Reportedly, this is the first time the ASPI surpassed 12,000 points since 21 February 2022. The ASPI closed at 12,033.10 points at the end of trading today, marking an increase of…
SriLankan Airlines, the exclusive ground operator at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has initiated a phased upgrade of airport ground support equipment to accommodate the rising influx of flights and travellers transiting through the airport. Recently, the airline acquired three state-of-the-art passenger apron coaches, ensuring optimal comfort for passengers during transfers between the terminal and remote…
In a landmark move, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) commenced its inaugural container transshipment service operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MV ‘MSC Ingrid’ made her maiden call at HIP on 9th April, discharging a total of 500 plus TEUs of transshipment containers to be connected to a second carrier, ‘MSC Sky 11’ expected…
Explores the Rich History and Romance of Cinnamon The world’s first Cinnamon Museum was recently inaugurated at the Mirissa Hills Estate in Henwalle, Mirissa, promising an immersive journey into the fascinating history, production, and symbolism of cinnamon. The Museum was ceremoniously declared open on 06th April 2024, in the esteemed presence of Hon. Harin Fernando,…
The Australian travel industry in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne had a chance to experience Sri Lanka as an exciting travel destination and network with dynamic Sri Lankan travel agents, when Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organized three roadshows in Australia as part of its worldwide promotion tour. The three events, organized in coordination with the…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted the International Symposium on the Role of Science in Food Reformulations recently. The symposium brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, and the private sector to discuss and deliberate on science-based approaches in policy decision-making for a robust food safety system in Sri Lanka. A strong food safety ecosystem,…
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today inaugurated its brand new warehouse in Sri Lanka at Wattala, spread over 100,000 sq. ft. Present at the inauguration were Vikash Agarwal, Managing Director, Maersk South Asia, Biju Ravi, Head of Maersk Sri Lanka and Dr Parakrama Dissanayake – Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, Aitken Spence PLC and other…
Proposed Laws Set to Introduce Structural Changes, Scheduled for Presentation to Parliament in May – President. President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the nation is undergoing a transformation in its economy by embracing the changes advocated by the youth. This shift is aimed at driving the country towards rapid development under their leadership. The fundamental legislation…
Embarking on a bold journey toward sustainable energy solutions, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) and Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited have officially forged a groundbreaking alliance, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to offer an easy and affordable financing scheme for households and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…
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