Says imperative to ensure better intelligence coordination Says Easter Sunday attacks avoidable, blames inaction of few for tragedy President calls for modernisation, better-equipped armed forces and Police Says delays in completing Army HQ and MOD complex due to Treasury constraints Expresses hope that Air Force and Navy HQs will be complete in next two … [Read more...] about MS calls for filling gaps in intelligence-sharing
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HSBC Introduces Digital Supply Chain Solution for Clothiers in Sri Lanka
Throughout its existence, HSBC has grown into one of the world’s biggest banks, and over the decades, it has built up a significant presence in Asia. In a new development, the bank announced that it is going to launch an online supply chain solution that aims at the clothiers in Sri Lanka. Apparel exporters form one of the most important constituents of the country’s economy, … [Read more...] about HSBC Introduces Digital Supply Chain Solution for Clothiers in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka BAT unit profits grow in Sept on revenue
Friday November 8, 2019 17:36:30 ECONOMYNEXT- Net profits at Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC), the Sri Lankan unit of British American Tobacco, for the September quarter grew 23.6 percent from a year earlier to 4.5 billion rupees on higher revenue, interim financials showed.The interim … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka BAT unit profits grow in Sept on revenue
Six leading candidates outline policies
SL prez polls: Six leading candidates outline policiesColombo, Nov 8 (IANS) Tax concessions for the private sector, a more technocratic approach to administration and depoliticising policymaking were among the pledges made by six of the leading Sri Lankan presidential candidates who came together on a public platform ahead of the November 16 polls.The candidates … [Read more...] about Six leading candidates outline policies
Leading candidates outline policies | Daily FT
Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa addresses the Fireside Chat 2019 yesterday, organised by the Daily FT, ICC Sri Lanka and CIMA. Others (from left): ICCSL Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody (moderator), Dr. Rohan Pallewatta, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Dr. Gamini Nanda Gunawardena, Dr. Ajantha Perera and Management Development Consultant Deepal Sooriyaarachchi (moderator) – Pic by … [Read more...] about Leading candidates outline policies | Daily FT
Sri Lanka’s national air carrier to begin flights to north to boost tourism – Xinhua
COLOMBO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's national air carrier, SriLankan Airlines said on Thursday that it would soon begin flights to Jaffna in the north of the island country, to boost tourism in the area. Group Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Vipula Gunatilleka quoted in local media reports as saying the airline hopes to begin flights to the newly opened Jaffna … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s national air carrier to begin flights to north to boost tourism – Xinhua
Sri Lanka’s Expolanka in Rs830mn Sept quarter loss
Thursday November 7, 2019 17:16:07ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan logistics group Expolanka Holdings lost 830 million rupees in the September 2019 quarter compared with a profit of 348 million rupees a year ago, interim accounts showed. Sales grew 15 percent to 28.8 billion rupees but … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s Expolanka in Rs830mn Sept quarter loss
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals fall 22.5-pct in Oct, growth in Russian market
Thursday November 7, 2019 11:25:38 ECONOMYNEXT- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka fell 22.5 percent in October 2018 from a year earlier to 118,743 persons, as the country continued to suffer from the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, official tourism data showed.However, the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka tourist arrivals fall 22.5-pct in Oct, growth in Russian market
MCC signing after polls: Mangala
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera - Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe Finance Minister says MCC will be presented to Parliament for vote before signing Requests media to enlighten public on agreement, now in public domain Faults SLPP, leftist parties for spreading misinformation, fearmongering Says he will quit politics if anyone can point out provision to sell … [Read more...] about MCC signing after polls: Mangala
Sajith’s supporters pledge revolutionary change
NDF candidate Sajith Premadasa’s supporters brief media on Premadasa’s election manifesto. From left: Non-Cabinet Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution Dr. Harsha de Silva, State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka, and Non-Cabinet Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Information … [Read more...] about Sajith’s supporters pledge revolutionary change
