(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Austrian Government promotes its assistance to Sri Lanka, by providing (Euro 19.35 million) Rs.3, 546 million interest free soft loans to upgrade the Katunayaka Engineering Technology Institute and to obtain 100 Ambulances for Government hospitals in the country.
"Euro 19.35 million Interest Free Soft Loan from Austria"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka is poised to witness a major leap in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business global rankings following the many economic policy reforms envisaged by the government similar to that of India’s efforts, a former top Indian bureaucrat said.
"SL set for major leap in WB rankings – Dr. Narayan"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The external sector performance was driven by a double digit growth in exports (year-on-year) in September 2017, surpassing the USD 1 billion mark of monthly exports for the third consecutive month. However, the trade deficit expanded with higher imports of fuel and rice during the month.
"Exports surpass USD 1 Bn again"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka opened an honorary consulate in Kurdistan Region’s capital, Erbil, yesterday.(27)
"Sri Lanka opens honorary consulate in Erbil"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in parliament today that steps will be taken to provide the necessary funds to develop Girihandu Seya which is the first Dagoba in Sri Lanka.
"Historical Girihadu Seya to be renovated"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena, on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in, will undertake a state visit to the Republic of Korea today.
"President visits Korea today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –SriLankan Airlines, which last month launched daily non-stop services to Melbourne, is providing its valued passengers with a wide range of options to connect and fly to major cities in Australia and New Zealand, by expanding its codeshare agreement with its long-time partner and fellow oneworld alliance member Qantas.
"SriLankan Airlines and Qantas provide more options to connect with Melbourne"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka would target over USD 1.5 billion foreign direct investments (FDI) for 2017, said Chairman Board of Investment Dumindra Ratnayake.
"BOI targets USD 1.5 bn FDI for 2017"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando emphasized the importance of the tasks entrusted to criminal investigation officials. He said that their task is of immense importance to the quest for justice and fight crimes, corruption and frauds.
"Criminal investigators face many a challenge – Secretary to the President" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –On the invitation of President Moon Jae-in, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to the Republic of Korea from 28 to 30 November 2017, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
"President Sirisena to visit Korea next week"