SriLankan Airlines would like to inform passengers that its internet booking services have been fully restored as of 08:30 GMT (14:00 local time in Sri Lanka), following a global outage of third-party service providers that affected the airline’s online booking services. We understand that this may have impacted the experience of some of our passengers,…
President Calls for Single Agency to Oversee Post-School Education and Training Centres to Align NVQ Qualifications with International Standards. Highlights Strategic Connectivity and Education Reforms. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has performed an extraordinary effort in restoring stability to the country following the economic crisis- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that efforts…
The Government of Japan offers Master’s Degree and PhD opportunities to the executive level public sector officials in Sri Lanka, on grant basis, since 2010 and 2017 respectively, under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme. Accordingly, the First Framework (2010-2013), the Second Framework (2014-2017) and the Third Framework (2018–2021) of…
A major network outage has affected several Australian institutes, including Commonwealth Bank, Optus and Australia Post. SBS News – There are reports of IT outages impacting institutions across Australia including, news outlets, banks and telecommunications. Real-time problem and outage monitoring site Downdetector shows several organisations including Commonwealth Bank, Optus and Australia Post are experiencing disruptions….
In 2023, overseas interest in Sri Lankan properties surged by 33% compared to the previous year, as reported in the Real Estate Market Outlook Report 2024 (REMOR24) by LankaPropertyWeb, the leading real estate portal in Sri Lanka. According to the report, the demand for residential apartments in Sri Lanka is set to dominate the market…
Promotes individual credit health through CRIB “MyReport” and other value added products Following the success of its digital revamp agenda announced in January this year, the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) encourages Sri Lankans to stay better informed about their credit status and improve their credit health by utilizing digital facilities and other…
The Rapid Debt Restructuring Reflects International Confidence in the President’s Leadership – Head of the Japanese Delegation Dr. IZUMI Hiroto. Dr. IZUMI Hiroto, the head of the Japanese delegation visiting Sri Lanka, lauded the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring process, noting that it has paved the way for the resumption of Japanese Official…
Investment loans up to Rs. 15 million at a concessionary interest rate of 7%. Working capital loans up to Rs. 5 million at a concessionary interest rate of 8%. Rs. 18 billion allocated for loan disbursement. 15 banks and financial institutions partner with the government for this initiative. To advance national development, it is essential…
SITA, the global leader in technology for the air transport industry, has partnered with SriLankan Airlines to deploy advanced airport digitisation services at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB Airport). The implementation of SITA’s single self-baggage drop unit is expected to increase the passenger usage capacity by 20%. This groundbreaking initiative is set to enhance the…
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has introduced DeafTawk interpreter services at its customer care centers islandwide, a move poised to enhance the accessibility and user-friendliness of its services to the deaf community. Highlighting the company’s unwavering dedication to enhancing outreach for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), this initiative aligns with the GSMA Assistive…
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