(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Under the ‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme launched by the Government with the objective of creating a new generation of small and medium-sized enterprises, the government in 2017, has provided Rs. 2.2 billion of loans to 9,700 entrepreneurs, the Central Bank said.
"‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme provides Rs. 2.2 billion of loans in 2017 for SME startups"Category: LOCAL
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Most Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha brought from Pakistan are being exhibited for general public in Diyakalamulla Pirivena, Kuliyapitiya, Kurunegala District on 8th May 2018.
"Lord Buddha’s Sacred Relics from Taxila, Pakistan arrived at Kurunegala"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Two Sri Lankan women were arrested by the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Customs for attempting to smuggle in 1.1 kilograms of gold jewelry from Singapore, this morning.
"Two Sri Lankan women arrested for smuggling in 1.1 kilos of gold"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Railway Engine Drivers decided to continue plans with the strike which they warned to launch midnight today until further notice, Railway Alliance Officials said.
"Railway strike still on"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic called on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees yesterday. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that the time has come for Sri Lanka to revive its friendship with Serbia.
"Lanka, Serbia to strengthen cooperation"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Most Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha brought from Pakistan are being exhibited for general public in Purana Vajirakoth Viharaya, Kalutara District on 04th May 2018.
"Most Sacred Relics from Taxila, Pakistan, exhibited in Kalutara District"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Police have requested public assistance to locate former Navy Lieutenant Commander Hettiarachchi Mudiyanselage Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi aka ‘Navy Sampath’, who is a suspect in the case of disappearance of 11 youths in 2008 and 2009.
"Police seek public assistance to arrest absconding navy officer in abduction of youth"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President’s Chief of Staff Dr. I. H. K. Mahanama and the Chairman of the State Timber Corporation P. Dissanayake who were arrested on charges of accepting a Rs. 20 million bribe on Thursday (03), have been remanded until 09 May.
"President’s Chief of Staff, State Timber Corp. Chairman remanded"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sacred Relics of Sarnath in Baranes which were brought to Sri Lanka for Special Exposition at Temple Trees in view of Vesak festival were taken back to India yesterday following a special religious ceremony at the VVIP Lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport.
"Sacred Relics of Sarnath special exposition"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Policy Statement made by President Maithripala Sirisena in Parliament at the Ceremonial Opening of the Second Session of the eighth Parliament on May 8, will be debated on May 10.
"Debate on President’s Policy Statement on May 10"