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Month: February 2024

People’s Bank-IFC Boost for Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

In a significant move to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in Sri Lanka, People’s Bank has joined hands with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to empower women entrepreneurs across the nation. This partnership stands as a testament to the enduring commitment…

India’s Reliability Surges Amid China Partnership Woes

Amid shifting global trade dynamics, a significant evolution is unfolding within India-China business relations. Tensions have heightened in the arena of international projects, with nations like Sri Lanka seeking partners typified by partnership stability. Sri Lanka’s decision to favor India…

Anna-Marie Ondaatje to grace Asian Games for Sri Lanka

Anna-Marie Ondaatje will represent Sri Lanka in the Rythmic Gymnastics event, at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ondaatje represented Sri Lanka previously at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, where she finished in 11th position out of 16 in…

Roger resigns from Wimal’s NFF

Actor turned politician, Roger Seneviratne, who is also a councilor of the Western Provincial Council representing the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by MP Wimal Weerawansa, has handed his resignation from the party. Seneviratne in a latter dated June 1,…

Dubai police recover rare $20 million blue diamond stolen by a Sri Lankan security guard and smuggled to Sri Lanka

uly 26, Colombo: The Dubai Police said they have recovered a rare blue diamond estimated to be worth $20 million which was stolen from a city company’s vault by a Sri Lankan security guard and smuggled to Sri Lanka in…

Sri Lanka’s New MSME Recovery Regulations Unveiled

In an ambitious move to bolster economic support for MSMEs, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is ushering in a new era of recovery regulations. With a keen focus on fostering business revival, these measures are designed to provide a…

country is required to resolve USD 12.5 Billion

COLOMBO (News 1st) Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal stated that the country is required to resolve USD 12.5 Billion in debt through International Sovereign Bonds over the next seven years. Talking to the American-based CNBC Governor Scott…

Senior Attorney-at-Law Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan passes away

Senior Attorney-at-Law Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan passed away this afternoon. He was Precedent Partner at Neelakandan and Neelakandan, a staunch rights activist, and last appeared on Face the Nation last year to discuss the future of national unity and reconciliation in…