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John Keells Group’s Start-Up-Cycle concludes with Demo Day.

Nov 30, Colombo: Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, concluded its inaugural Start-Up-Cycle initiative, with the Demo Day on 28th November 2023.
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John Keells Group’s Start-Up-Cycle concludes with Demo Day.

Nov 30, Colombo: Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, concluded its inaugural Start-Up-Cycle initiative, with the Demo Day on 28th November 2023.

Seylan Bank honored for innovative and purposeful ‘Best in Country’ and ‘Best Small Budget Campaigns’ at Dragons of Asia Awards 2023

Nov 30, Colombo: Seylan Bank’s impressive triple win at the Dragons of Asia 2023 Awards held recently, highlights the institution’s role as a catalyst for positive change.
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Seylan Bank honored for innovative and purposeful ‘Best in Country’ and ‘Best Small Budget Campaigns’ at Dragons of Asia Awards 2023

Nov 30, Colombo: Seylan Bank’s impressive triple win at the Dragons of Asia 2023 Awards held recently, highlights the institution’s role as a catalyst for positive change.

Sri Lanka secures Rs. 20 billion from ADB for rural road renovations

Nov 30, Colombo: In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, announced today that the renovation of dilapidated rural roads across the island nation is set to commenc
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Sri Lanka secures Rs. 20 billion from ADB for rural road renovations

Nov 30, Colombo: In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, announced today that the renovation of dilapidated rural roads across the island nation is set to commence next week.

Sri Lanka’s Colombo-based inflation rises to 3.4 percent in November 2023

Nov 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s inflation, as measured by the change in the Colombo Consumers’ Price Index (CCPI) marginally increased to 3.4 percent in November 2023 from 1.5 percent in October, the Department of Census and Statistics reported Thursda
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Sri Lanka’s Colombo-based inflation rises to 3.4 percent in November 2023

Nov 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s inflation, as measured by the change in the Colombo Consumers’ Price Index (CCPI) marginally increased to 3.4 percent in November 2023 from 1.5 percent in October, the Department of Census and Statistics reported Thursday.

At least 30 injured in bus accident in Welikanda

Nov 30, Colombo: At least 30 passengers have been injured after a bus they were travelling in ran off the road and overturned in Welikanda, Manampitiya area.
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At least 30 injured in bus accident in Welikanda

Nov 30, Colombo: At least 30 passengers have been injured after a bus they were travelling in ran off the road and overturned in Welikanda, Manampitiya area.

COPF requests Finance Ministry to reconsider VAT exemptions for medical equipment, agricultural items, children’s foods

Nov 30, Colombo: The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) took into consideration the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill which aims to remove VAT exemptions on certain items and includes provisions to discontinue the Simplified VAT (SVAT) system.
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COPF requests Finance Ministry to reconsider VAT exemptions for medical equipment, agricultural items, children’s foods

Nov 30, Colombo: The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) took into consideration the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill which aims to remove VAT exemptions on certain items and includes provisions to discontinue the Simplified VAT (SVAT) system.

Thank You and Goodbye

Dear readers, today is the day to say Goodbye. We have decided to cease the publication of LankaPage and ColomboPage after twenty-six years.
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Thank You and Goodbye

Dear readers, today is the day to say Goodbye. We have decided to cease the publication of LankaPage and ColomboPage after twenty-six years.

Seylan Cards and Halo flights present return air tickets to the winner of September’s Swipe and Win draw

Nov 30, Colombo: In September, Mr. N.A. Dharmaratne emerged as the lucky winner of two return air tickets to the Maldives, courtesy of the exciting collaboration between Seylan Cards and Halo Flights, which was celebrated at Seylan Towers.
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Seylan Cards and Halo flights present return air tickets to the winner of September’s Swipe and Win draw

Nov 30, Colombo: In September, Mr. N.A. Dharmaratne emerged as the lucky winner of two return air tickets to the Maldives, courtesy of the exciting collaboration between Seylan Cards and Halo Flights, which was celebrated at Seylan Towers.

Coconut Development Authority contributes Rs. 125 million to Treasury

Nov 29, Colombo: The Coconut Development Authority has planned to hand over 125 million rupees from the income earned in this year to the Treasury.
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Coconut Development Authority contributes Rs. 125 million to Treasury

Nov 29, Colombo: The Coconut Development Authority has planned to hand over 125 million rupees from the income earned in this year to the Treasury.

Official Creditor Committee reaches an agreement with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring

Nov 29, Colombo: The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) co-chaired by India, Japan and France Wednesday announced that it has reached an agreement with Sri Lanka in principle on debt restructuring.
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Official Creditor Committee reaches an agreement with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring

Nov 29, Colombo: The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) co-chaired by India, Japan and France Wednesday announced that it has reached an agreement with Sri Lanka in principle on debt restructuring.

Acting IGP sets national security a priority

Nov 29, Colombo: Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, who has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police, visited the Gangarama Temple this afternoon (29) and received blessings and advice from the temple administrato
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Acting IGP sets national security a priority

Nov 29, Colombo: Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, who has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police, visited the Gangarama Temple this afternoon (29) and received blessings and advice from the temple administrator Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero.

Commercial Bank and AIA Sri Lanka announce landmark exclusive bancassurance partnership

Nov 29, Colombo: Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s largest private bank and AIA Insurance Lanka Limited, pioneers of Bancassurance in Sri Lanka announced an exclusive long-term Bancassurance partnership.
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Commercial Bank and AIA Sri Lanka announce landmark exclusive bancassurance partnership

Nov 29, Colombo: Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s largest private bank and AIA Insurance Lanka Limited, pioneers of Bancassurance in Sri Lanka announced an exclusive long-term Bancassurance partnership.

Sri Lanka to propel climate initiatives at COP 28 Conference in Dubai

Nov 29, Colombo: As the world gears up for COP 28, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is spearheading Sri Lanka’s delegation, to the Conference, which is set to tackle pressing climate change issues and to address critical decisions.
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Sri Lanka to propel climate initiatives at COP 28 Conference in Dubai

Nov 29, Colombo: As the world gears up for COP 28, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is spearheading Sri Lanka’s delegation, to the Conference, which is set to tackle pressing climate change issues and to address critical decisions.

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring confirmed by Japan, India and France Creditor Committee

Nov 29, Colombo: Minister of State for Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the Official Creditor Committee co-chaired by Japan, India and France has confirmed the Agreement in Principle on specific financing terms for the restructuring of Sri Lanka’s deb
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Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring confirmed by Japan, India and France Creditor Committee

Nov 29, Colombo: Minister of State for Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the Official Creditor Committee co-chaired by Japan, India and France has confirmed the Agreement in Principle on specific financing terms for the restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt in accordance with the debt restructuring parameters set in the International Monetary Fund program.

SLBFE contributes Rs. 07 billion to the National Treasury

Nov 29, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the Treasury this year and the Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara formally presented a Rs. 04 billion check to Presiden
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SLBFE contributes Rs. 07 billion to the National Treasury

Nov 29, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the Treasury this year and the Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara formally presented a Rs. 04 billion check to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Rs. 1.5 billion allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’

Nov 29, Colombo: State Minister for Provincial Council and Local Government Mr. Janaka Wakkumbura announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. 1,500 million for the “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program” in this year’s bud
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Rs. 1.5 billion allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’

Nov 29, Colombo: State Minister for Provincial Council and Local Government Mr. Janaka Wakkumbura announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. 1,500 million for the “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program” in this year’s budget.

Elevating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with Seylan Bank’s ‘Export Expert’

Nov 29, Colombo: Navigating the complexities of international trade can be daunting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka.
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Elevating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with Seylan Bank’s ‘Export Expert’

Nov 29, Colombo: Navigating the complexities of international trade can be daunting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka.

Borrowing at high interest and spending on unprofitable projects a main reason for the country’s bankruptcy - Eran Wickramaratne

Nov 29, Colombo: Opposition Samagi jnana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that capital borrowed at high cost and used for projects such as road development that do not give return on investment is carried out because it paves the way f
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Borrowing at high interest and spending on unprofitable projects a main reason for the country’s bankruptcy - Eran Wickramaratne

Nov 29, Colombo: Opposition Samagi jnana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that capital borrowed at high cost and used for projects such as road development that do not give return on investment is carried out because it paves the way for corruption

UNDP led mobile interactive space on the ‘Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ launched in Sri Lanka

Nov 29, Colombo: A mobile interactive space named, ‘A Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka was launched today in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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UNDP led mobile interactive space on the ‘Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ launched in Sri Lanka

Nov 29, Colombo: A mobile interactive space named, ‘A Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka was launched today in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Fitch affirms Bank of Ceylon’s IDRs; places Viability Rating on Rating Watch Negative

Nov 29, Colombo: Fitch Ratings has placed Bank of Ceylon’s Viability Rating (VR) of ‘cc’ on Rating Watch Negative (RWN).
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Fitch affirms Bank of Ceylon’s IDRs; places Viability Rating on Rating Watch Negative

Nov 29, Colombo: Fitch Ratings has placed Bank of Ceylon’s Viability Rating (VR) of ‘cc’ on Rating Watch Negative (RWN).

Inland Revenue Department says annual income report should be submitted before 30th November

Nov 29, Colombo: According to the existing Inland Revenue Law, the annual income report for the assessment year 2022/2023, i.e. from April 1st, 2022 to March 31st, 2023, must be submitted to the Inland Revenue Department before November 30th, the officials o
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Inland Revenue Department says annual income report should be submitted before 30th November

Nov 29, Colombo: According to the existing Inland Revenue Law, the annual income report for the assessment year 2022/2023, i.e. from April 1st, 2022 to March 31st, 2023, must be submitted to the Inland Revenue Department before November 30th, the officials of the Inland Revenue Department stated.

Media Minister reveals plans to convert loss making Rupavahini and SLBC into a public company

Nov 29, Colombo: Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardena has revealed plans to convert the state-run Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), which are continuously making losses into
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Media Minister reveals plans to convert loss making Rupavahini and SLBC into a public company

Nov 29, Colombo: Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardena has revealed plans to convert the state-run Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), which are continuously making losses into a public company.

Pastor Jerome Fernando returns to Sri Lanka

Nov 29, Colombo: Pastor Jerome Fernando of the Glorious Church, who made statements insulting Buddhism and then fled to Singapore, has arrived in Sri Lanka early today (29) via Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport, an Immigration and Emigration Depar
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Pastor Jerome Fernando returns to Sri Lanka

Nov 29, Colombo: Pastor Jerome Fernando of the Glorious Church, who made statements insulting Buddhism and then fled to Singapore, has arrived in Sri Lanka early today (29) via Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport, an Immigration and Emigration Department official said.

President outlines a bold vision for Sri Lanka Tourism at THASL’s 58th Annual General Meeting

Nov 28, Colombo: Addressing the 58th Annual General Meeting of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) held Monday (27) at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country’s tourism sec
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President outlines a bold vision for Sri Lanka Tourism at THASL’s 58th Annual General Meeting

Nov 28, Colombo: Addressing the 58th Annual General Meeting of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) held Monday (27) at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country’s tourism sector to new heights.

UN Women supported women’s shelters in Sri Lanka support survivors of gender-based violence

Nov 28, Colombo: “In our society, there is a belief that domestic violence should be kept behind closed doors and not discussed openly”, says Anoja Makawita, a social worker and counsellor at Women in Need (WIN).
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UN Women supported women’s shelters in Sri Lanka support survivors of gender-based violence

Nov 28, Colombo: “In our society, there is a belief that domestic violence should be kept behind closed doors and not discussed openly”, says Anoja Makawita, a social worker and counsellor at Women in Need (WIN).

President stresses the need for patience to achieve desired goals and navigate the remaining challenges successfully

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that, despite the country’s progress from past challenges, the journey is not yet complete.
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President stresses the need for patience to achieve desired goals and navigate the remaining challenges successfully

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that, despite the country’s progress from past challenges, the journey is not yet complete.

Representatives of trade unions and civil organizations will be informed about the 2024 budget proposals

Nov 28, Colombo: A meeting was convened yesterday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat presided over by State Minister for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, Senior Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs with representative
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Representatives of trade unions and civil organizations will be informed about the 2024 budget proposals

Nov 28, Colombo: A meeting was convened yesterday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat presided over by State Minister for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, Senior Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs with representatives from numerous trade union leaders

Labor Minister disappointed with delays in housing loan scheme for migrant workers

Nov 28, Colombo: Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara expressed his dissatisfaction with the delay in implementing a low-interest housing loan scheme for migrant workers, despite Cabinet approval.
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Labor Minister disappointed with delays in housing loan scheme for migrant workers

Nov 28, Colombo: Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara expressed his dissatisfaction with the delay in implementing a low-interest housing loan scheme for migrant workers, despite Cabinet approval.

COYLE’s Leadership Forum themed “People, Planet, Paradise” powered by Nations Trust Bank achieves resounding success in relaying Youth Entrepreneurship

Nov 28, Colombo: COYLE in collaboration with Nations Trust Bank PLC, marked a significant milestone on 20 November 2023 with the successful conclusion of its Leadership Forum themed, “People, Planet, Paradise”.
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COYLE’s Leadership Forum themed “People, Planet, Paradise” powered by Nations Trust Bank achieves resounding success in relaying Youth Entrepreneurship

Nov 28, Colombo: COYLE in collaboration with Nations Trust Bank PLC, marked a significant milestone on 20 November 2023 with the successful conclusion of its Leadership Forum themed, “People, Planet, Paradise”.

Bulgarian President seeks increased bilateral trade and tourism flows and multifaceted cooperation with Sri Lanka

Nov 28, Colombo: Ambassador Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe presented Letters of Credence concurrently accrediting her as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Bulgaria with residence in Warsaw, Poland, to President Rume
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Bulgarian President seeks increased bilateral trade and tourism flows and multifaceted cooperation with Sri Lanka

Nov 28, Colombo: Ambassador Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe presented Letters of Credence concurrently accrediting her as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Bulgaria with residence in Warsaw, Poland, to President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria, at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on 22 November 2023.

SOC directs local government officials to provide the necessary services with equal consideration to the public

Nov 28, Colombo: The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Open and Accountable Government directed the heads of local government bodies to provide the necessary services with equal consideration to the public who come to get services.
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SOC directs local government officials to provide the necessary services with equal consideration to the public

Nov 28, Colombo: The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Open and Accountable Government directed the heads of local government bodies to provide the necessary services with equal consideration to the public who come to get services.

Water Ministry unveils plans for sustainable water management and tariff reform

Nov 27, Colombo: Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman disclosed the ongoing discussions on the formulation of a water tariff, emphasizing the need for a formula that sustains the water board while maintaining fairnes
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Water Ministry unveils plans for sustainable water management and tariff reform

Nov 27, Colombo: Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman disclosed the ongoing discussions on the formulation of a water tariff, emphasizing the need for a formula that sustains the water board while maintaining fairness for the general public.

PM, Italian envoy hold discussions on a direct air and nautical route between Italy and Sri Lanka.

Nov 27, Colombo: A meeting between Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Italian Ambassador Damiano Francovigh took place Monday (Nov 27) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Parliament.
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PM, Italian envoy hold discussions on a direct air and nautical route between Italy and Sri Lanka.

Nov 27, Colombo: A meeting between Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Italian Ambassador Damiano Francovigh took place Monday (Nov 27) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Parliament.

New Sports and Irrigation Ministers appointed

Nov 27, Colombo: President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed two new ministers and they were sworn in before the President at the Presidential Secretariat later today, President’s Media Division reported.
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New Sports and Irrigation Ministers appointed

Nov 27, Colombo: President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed two new ministers and they were sworn in before the President at the Presidential Secretariat later today, President’s Media Division reported.

Sri Lanka Board of Investments attracts investments of $1.8 billion in 2023

Nov 27, Colombo: State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama says that despite the economic contraction, Sri Lanka’s investment promotion agency , Board of Investment (BOI) has attracted investments worth US$ 1.8 billion and US$ 1.5 billion o
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Sri Lanka Board of Investments attracts investments of $1.8 billion in 2023

Nov 27, Colombo: State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama says that despite the economic contraction, Sri Lanka’s investment promotion agency , Board of Investment (BOI) has attracted investments worth US$ 1.8 billion and US$ 1.5 billion of them are foreign direct investments (FDI).