Colombo International Book Fair returns to the city for milestone 20th year
If last year’s figures are anything to go by, some 1.5 million book lovers from all over Sri Lanka can
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USD 32.5 million loan approved for UL without application
The Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines had approved a decision taken by a government committee to borrow USD 32.5 million
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World Bank commits $ 200 m to elevate Sri Lanka’s public health services
The World Bank has committed $ 200 million to upgrade the standards of performance of Sri Lanka’s public health system
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Hambantota Port signs historic TSA with K-Line
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has entered into its very first Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with K-Line Ltd. (KLPL),
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Sri Lanka is building a $15 billion metropolis meant to rival cities like Hong Kong and Dubai
Sri Lanka is using a $1.4 billion Chinese investment to start building a new metropolis. The full project, scheduled for
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Saudi Arabia pledges $300m in aid to Sri Lanka
The move comes as Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka seek to improve bilateral ties. Sri Lanka has been actively seeking
Read morePenalty for cancelling Airbus deal accounts for 33% of UL losses
SriLankan Airlines has paid Rs. 18.8 billion as part of a penalty for the cancellation of the four Airbus A350-900
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2D Seismic Survey for oil and gas exploration begins
The Chinese-based Seismic Vessel BGP Pioneer has arrived at Colombo Port to conduct a Modern Broadband 2D seismic survey for
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Scrapping Airbus deal: Cabinet kept in the dark
The Cabinet of Ministers had not been informed of the decision to cancel four Airbus A350-900 leases in 2016, Secretary
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Crypto-currency a serious threat to CBSL: Former Deputy Governor
The proliferation of crypto-currencies poses a serious threat to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), warned former CBSL Deputy
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