On 25 June 2021, the first-ever Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual for Wilpattu National Park was handed over to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Abans PLC has reported a commendable performance in 1Q22, despite the pandemic-induced economic slowdown intensified by a month-long island wide lockdown.

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy and that is certainly true for Sri Lanka. MSMEs make up more than 90 percent of all non-agricultural business establishments in the country and generate 52 percent of GDP. Th

The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a stream of new regulations and policy decisions put in force to bring stability and order to an unsettled economy. This includes the import restrictions and three-month credit limit on a range of industries imposed b

As a surge in online transaction volume is expected with the rise in Covid-19 cases and casualties in the country, Minister Development Co-ordination and Monitoring, and State Minister Digital Technology and Enterprise Development Namal Rajapaksa ass

Sri Lanka’s merchandise export earnings surpassed the US $ 1 billion mark in July, after a lapse of four months, where a similar achievement was only recorded in March during this year.

Norwegian Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal called on Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa yesterday.

The concerted efforts by Sri Lanka Tourism to promote the island globally through its integrated and strategic campaign continues to bring attention to the island.

Sri Lanka’s only local cement manufacturer continues to supply its range of retail and industrial cement products to the market and geared up its production to full capacity.

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, recently launched Galaxy Tab S7 FE in Sri Lanka.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently held an informative webinar to brief the prospective applicants for Best Corporate Citizens Awards 2021 (BCCS Awards).

The Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Industry Sri Lanka (COSMI) requests the President to shut down the country for a minimum period of two weeks, in order to break the fast escalating fourth wave of the pandemic within the country.

During the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is rapidly spreading across the island, the people living in rural areas face greater risks due to the lack of facilities and resources.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), stockbroker firms and the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) collaborated recently on a community engagement project focused on donating Rs. 9.6 million worth COVID-19 related medical

HSBC has committed Rs.48.2 million for Project CORE (Climate-smart Opportunities through Restoration and Education): a first of its kind, science-backed restoration initiative combining nature-based knowledge, ecosystem best practices, youth involvem

Ceylinco Life recently celebrated the 20th edition of its ‘Pranama’ scholarships programme with its first ever virtual ceremony to felicitate and reward 162 students who excelled in academic and extracurricular activities with Rs 11.8 million in

Continuing its efforts to support the lives and livelihoods of people along with preserving the nation’s rich heritage in its newest initiative, Pan Asia Bank is partnering the Irrigation Department to rehabilitate rural area tanks and anicuts unde

As part of its ongoing commitment to empower the national health care efforts during the pandemic, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, pledged to enhance urgently required critical care infrastructure in 18 hospitals selec

Sri Lanka’s remittance incomes have been growing every month for over a year consecutively from their year earlier levels before showing some cracks starting from June and continuing through July, a trend which is suspected due to the re-emergence

The Monetary Board yesterday raised policy interest rates, ending its unprecedented monetary support extended to the pandemic-hit economy in a bid to address recent external sector imbalances and ward off medium term price pressures to make sure the

Singapore-based leading alternative lending service provider, Robocash Group plans to commence an online lending operation in Sri Lanka within this quarter (3Q).

As the cement industry is left to grapple with price control issues that are hampering the supply of the commodity in the country, Sri Lanka’s largest cement manufacturer, INSEE, announced that it is gearing to cater to the growing demand with the

The Supreme Court in a judgment relating to an industrial dispute case held that it is a matter for the employer, not the employee, to decide whether the work for the day of an employee was completed or not.

The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that Commercial Bank of Ceylon was the biggest lender to Sri Lanka’s SME sector in 2020 among all State-owned, private and specialised banks in the country, accounting for more than a fifth of all loans in term

Sri Lanka’s producers contend over 10 percent increase in prices across their supply chains as producer inflation accelerated during June from a month ago when the country was under virus-related restrictions for three weeks while fuel prices were

Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year, according to market research firm Omdia.

Sampath Bank PLC announced the introduction of touchless cash withdrawals at automated teller machines (ATMs) for the first time in Sri Lanka, and possibly the first time in the region.

Trade Promoters Limited (TPL), the authorised distributor in Sri Lanka and the Maldives for global entity Cummins Inc. (diesel generators and engines for marine, construction and industrial applications), was awarded a prestigious award at the virtua

DSI, Sri Lanka’s largest footwear retailer with a wide variety of local and international footwear brands, announced a partnership with Dreamron, the local cosmetic giant with a large portfolio of hair and skin care products under three different b

With the continued commitment to inspire goodness for many generations, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories was recently honoured as the Most Loved biscuit brand for the fifth consecutive year.