The National Cricket Team of Pakistan opted to travel with the National Airline of Sri Lanka and received a friendly welcome onboard UL 154 from Lahore to Colombo on 17 August 2023. SriLankan Airlines delivered an all-out flight experience for Pakistan’s cricket heroes who are visiting the island for Afghanistan’s upcoming three-match ODI home series against Pakistan. The team…
WindForce PLC, in collaboration with Lakdhanavi Ltd and The Blue Circle Pte Ltd, is set to undertake Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector renewable energy project. This is a 100MW Solar Power Plant with a Transmission Facility to be set up in Siyambaladuwa, Monaragala District. With a total investment of USD 152 million, this landmark venture represents…
Sri Lanka’s textile manufacturing multinational Teejay Lanka PLC has announced the commissioning of its own water and chemical testing laboratory as a process optimisation initiative as well as a milestone on the Company’s sustainability roadmap – “Abhivarah 2030.” Aptly named ‘Iera’ from a Sanskrit word for water, the laboratory is equipped to test physical, chemical…
Reuters – New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns, joining a number of U.S. cities and states that have put such restrictions on the short video sharing app. TikTok, which is used by more than 150 million Americans and is owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, has faced growing calls from…
Link Natural, a subsidiary of CIC Holdings, has expanded its presence in the Middle East by launching in Qatar. The launch of Link Samahan in Doha, Qatar, marks an important milestone for Link Natural in its ongoing journey to broaden its global footprint and take its world-class products to consumers in all parts of the…
Temples & towns which disappeared when reservoirs reached spill level are reappearing with heated arguments on who should get the available water. Those who follow certain media may feel that it’s the only issue in SL at present. Farmers, Electricity producers, Politicians, & even a Canadian visiting SL are having different views. The Canadian may…
With regard to the latest article published by Sri Lankan Media agencies concerning Turkish wheat flour in the local market, the Turkish Embassy in Colombo deems it necessary to share certain facts about the exports of the aforementioned product. Contrary to the claims of the Sri Lankan media, the embassy wishes to clarify that the…
1.6 million primary school children across the country are facing challenges due to covid and the economic crisis, with 85% of children in Grade 3 not achieving the minimum literacy and numeracy levels The Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF spearhead a national initiative to help 1.6 million primary school children impacted by prolonged school…
The Ceylon Cinnamon GI Association, a prominent advocate for preserving the authenticity and heritage of Ceylon Cinnamon, successfully convened its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 4th. The event took place at the elegant Balmoral hall of The Kingsbury Hotel and was attended by a diverse assembly of over 200 participants representing various sectors…
“USAID is working with MSMEs to improve their ability to attract private capital. Through enrollment in the MSME Funding Readiness Program, businesses can unlock fresh pathways for growth, capitalize on capital market opportunities, and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.” – Mr. Mark Peters- Economic Growth Advisor, USAID. “A listing will not only strengthen your…
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