(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Two delegations representing Sri Lanka from the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development and Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment took part in a conference on resilient infrastructure, to share experiences from Sri Lanka and draw lessons from the region for implementation in the country.
"Talking Resilient Infrastructure – Sharing and Learning Best Practices from the Region"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017’, award ceremony organized annually by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to give due recognition to the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who excel in their fields, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, yesterday (11).
"Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017 under President’s patronage"
(INDIA, LANKAPUVATH) – Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma have tied the knot in Italy, after weeks of speculation that they were getting hitched.
"Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tie the knot in Italy"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The G.C.E. (O/L) examination will commence on Tuesday (12th Dec.) and will be continued until 21st December.
"Special message for G.C.E. (O/L) students"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. took part in the Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase held on December 6 at the International Trade Center in Washington D.C.
"Sri Lanka participates in Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington D.C."
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –According to the latest data released by the Export Development Board (EDB), Merchandise export earnings recorded USD 9.5 billion for the eight months to October this year, showing substantial increases compared to USD 8.6 billion last year. Estimates in the services exports sector suggest an overall growth of 5.9% during the first eight months of the year, bringing total exports to USD 12.5 billion.
"Recorded USD 12.5 Bn export earnings in first eight months"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The first comprehensive and almost step by step guide for Lankan exporters to export under European Union’s GSP Plus scheme has been released.
"Comprehensive guide for exporters to export to EU under GSP Plus released"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –To prevent price increase of essential food items and maintain the fair level of Cost of Living, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to import rice and coconut to supply local consumers on reasonable prices.
"To prevent high cost, government decides to import rice and coconut"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Minister of Finance and Media Information Mangala Samaraweera says the clash between politics and the media is a necessity for democracy.
"Clash between politics and mass media necessary for democracy – Media Minister"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) so far has issued about 75, 000 Smart Identity Cards with the new digital technology since the introduction of the new Smart Identity Card on 27th October this year.
"DRP issues 75, 000 smart identity cards"