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Sri Lanka Embassy in Germany organizes Webinar to educate exporters on EU market trends in agri products sector (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany in collaboration with the Import Promotion Desk of Germany and Export Development Board of Sri Lanka has organized a webinar on “EU Market Trends in Agri Products Sector”. The Webinar was held on 30 June, 2021 with a view to educating Sri Lankan exporters, who wished to enter or expand in the German and wider EU market, on trends in the processed food, natural ingredients and…
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Priority will be given to the fishing community in distributing compensation from X-Press Pearl ship- Justice Minister (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Minister of Justice Ali Sabry has stated that priority will be given to the affected fishermen in the distribution of compensation for the damage caused by the fire on the X-Press Pearl container ship. He stated this at a discussion held yesterday (05) at the Ministry of Justice with the participation of Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena, State Ministers Nalaka Godahewa and Kanchana Wijesekera and Attorney General Sanjaya Rajaratnam. The current situation of…
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Atlas Expands its Myshop Portfolio with Sri Lanka’s First Ever Stationery e-Vouchers (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Atlas, the largest local stationery and school supplies brand recently announced the expansion of its online portfolio by adding the perfect solution to inspire young creative minds with a gift that is fun, meaningful and safe: e-gift vouchers. It is the latest addition to the brand’s very own 24/7 online stationery store, Atlas Myshop which offers a range of affordable stationery products with superior design. These digital stationery gift vouchers, launched for the…
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Nations Trust Bank Launches ‘DoNoPlastic’ Towards an Eco-Friendly Nation (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Expanding its commitment towards the conservation of the environment, Nations Trust Bank has launched its own ‘DoNoPlastic’ campaign to become an active part of the solution to the nation’s growing plastic pollution issue. During the month of July, the Bank will take responsibility as an organization to raise awareness of the negative environmental impact of single-use plastic and promote eco-conscious habits among the public as well as the Bank’s staff. Nations Trust…
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Committee report on the incidents that took place in Parliament on April 21, handed over to the Speaker (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The report of the Committee appointed to look in to the incidents that took place in Parliament chamber and its premises on April 21, 2021 was handed over to the Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane by the Chairperson of the committee Hon. Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today (06). Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa and MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa who served as members of the committee and the Secretary to the Committee, Assistant Secretary General…
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SLT-MOBITEL Supports TRCSL’s Drive to Bridge the Digital Divide (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Extending its support towards bridging the digital divide, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider, facilitated the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka’s (TRCSL) ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ Project by commissioning the first 4G tower in Panana, Weligepola on Monday, July 5, 2021. Oshada Senanayake, Director General – TRCSL, Lalith Seneviratne, Group CEO – SLT-MOBITEL, Chandika Vitharana, Acting CEO – Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd., members of the senior management from SLT-MOBITEL and government…
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Pakistan will always stand with Sri Lanka (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – As part of the Government of Pakistan’s relief assistance to the flood affectees of torrential rains, landslides and Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Muhammad Saad Khattak, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka visited Anuradhapura, Kilinochchi, Arugam Bay and distributed dry food items among the affected families. In Anuradhapura, distribution of food items ceremony was held in Mirisawatiya Temple on 29 June 2021. Ven. Ethalawetunawewa Gnanatilake Thero appreciated…
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Lions & Leos of Sri Lanka launches ‘Thousand Hopes campaign’ to fight Covid (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – In an effort to support the public health system of Sri Lanka, which is fighting against the Covid outbreak, Lions & Leos of Multiple District 306 stepped forward to launch a Covid relief fund to strengthen the country’s health care service.  Themed “Thousand Hopes”, the core objective of the campaign is to raise Rs.150Mn to purchase and donate essential medical & laboratory equipment and assist in the efforts to curb the pandemic.…
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JAT Holdings announces forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Virtual Investor Forum (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, recently announced the firm’s intention to enter an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the 20th of July 2021. Prior to the IPO, JAT Holdings will host a virtual forum scheduled for the 08th of July 2021, extending its invitation to the public to partake in the informative session. Following decades of redefining and transforming the local industry, JAT Holdings has successfully established…
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Standard Chartered Sri Lanka displays strength and resilience at ‘The Asset Triple A Awards 2021’ (Tue, 06 Jul 2021)
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Standard Chartered Sri Lanka continued a winning streak at ‘The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2021’ by walking away with the awards for ‘Best Service Providers for Cash Management’ and ‘Best Service Providers for Trade Finance’ in Sri Lanka for the fifth time. The Bank also recorded a hat-trick for Sri Lanka as the ‘Best Sub-custodian in South Asia’ at ‘The Asset Triple A Sustainable…
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