(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –The entire population of nearly 7.5 million people in Hong Kong will have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing in March, the city’s leader has announced, as the territory grapples with its worst outbreak, driven by the Omicron variant.
"Hong Kong to test entire population of 7.5m for Covid in March"Author: chanaka inoj
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Nations Trust Bank has expanded the physical touchpoints seamlessly by connecting itsdigital banking capabilities throughthe Bank’s ATM network with its latest Cash Deposits and Withdrawal machinelocated at the Keells Supermarket in Hokandara.
"Nations Trust Bank Expands Digital Banking Services with CRM at Keells – Hokandara"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Reiterating its excellence in providing unparalleled connectivity and superior user experience, SLT-MOBITELMobile was once again recognized as the ‘Fastest Mobile Network’ by Ookla®, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis.
"Ookla® recognises SLT-MOBITEL Mobile asthe Fastest Mobile Network for the third consecutive year"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka announcedthat two of the ‘E Swabhimani’ – Digital Social Impact Awards’ candidates nominated to respresent Sri Lanka at the World Summit Awards 2021, had been selected as winners in each of theircategories.
"ICTA ‘E-Swabhimani’ Trailblazers Win Big at World Summit Awards 2021"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – MAS Holdings paid tribute to the exceptional contributions of its female employees across multiple countries, recognising their inspirational performances inachieving excellencewithin the organization and in their communities,at the company’s 14thedition of the MAS ‘Abhimani– Empowered Woman of the Year Awards.’
"MAS pays tribute to the courage and excellence of its female changemakers"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – India believes in ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ to deal with cooperative measures for sustainable use of oceans, stated President Ram Nath Kovind while speaking at the Presidential Fleet Review-2022 at Visakhapatnam on Monday.
"India believes in security and growth for all in region: President Kovind"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Sri Lanka’s glorious culture was on full display at Expo 2020 Dubai – as Kandyan dancers swirled gracefully to the rhythmic beats of traditional drums to welcome the 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton to the Sri Lanka Pavilion on 10th February.
"Sri Lanka pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai welcomes Queens Baton Relay"
Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines several clauses of government’s Special GST Bill unconstitutional
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has determined that several clauses of the government’s Special Goods & Services Tax Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and the bill requires not only a two-third majority in Parliament but also a public referendum for it to be passed.
"Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines several clauses of government’s Special GST Bill unconstitutional"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification again declaring the provision of electricity and all services for the treatment of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries and other similar institutions as essential services.
"Special Gazette on declaring supply of electricity, healthcare as essential services issued again"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The United States government has agreed to provide two maritime surveillance aircraft with surveillance equipment to the Sri Lanka Air Force, free of charge under a foreign military sales contract to ensure maritime security in the region and to strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Sri Lanka.
"Sri Lanka to receive two free maritime aerial surveillance aircraft from the U.S."