Win in TVR Trust’s Essay/Video Contest 2023
As the embers of educational inspiration glow brighter, the youth of Sri Lanka received a remarkable platform to showcase their innovative ideas and creative prowess. The acclaimed “Heta Dinana Sri Lankawak” (A roadmap for a secure tomorrow) Essay & Video Competition, held at the Lotus Room, BMICH, stands as anContinue Reading
CB Governor Honored with Prestigious Lifetime Award
In a high-profile celebration of excellence and commitment to economic leadership, the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) beams with pride as its esteemed Governor, Fai-nan Perng, is conferred with the prestigious lifetime award from Central Banking Publications. On the 22nd of January, 2018, this recognition not onlyContinue Reading
PMI Growth Signals Robust Economic Expansion in Sri Lanka
The economic landscape of Sri Lanka is showing burgeoning signs of vitality, as evidenced by recent data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index. The PMI Growth, serving as a leading economic indicator, reflects the nation’s business health and hints at an upswing with a composite PMI steady climb to 50.4 inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Budget Openness, amongst lowest ranked countries in South Asia
Sri Lanka’s budget openness in the latest survey has scored 44 out of 100, coming in next to last in South Asia, tied with Pakistan. Open Budget Survey, which scores 115 countries on the openness of their budget process, is the world’s only independent assessment of information disclosure in publicContinue Reading
UPI Payments: SME Digital Transformation Catalyst
Amidst an evolving financial landscape, UPI payments emerge as a beacon of innovation, promising to revolutionize small business digitalization in Sri Lanka. The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) has officially given its support to LankaPay for their adoption of the Unified Payments Interface, a move that isContinue Reading
Empowering Women: British Council STEM Scholarships in SL
The British Council, the UK’s renowned organization dedicated to educational opportunities, unveils its Women STEM Scholarships program, an initiative set out to pivot the trajectory of STEM education for women in Sri Lanka. These coveted scholarships are crafted for female STEM graduates from South Asia, including Sri Lanka, who aspireContinue Reading
Greatness Event Honors Teamwork in Sri Lanka
Teamwork is the very fabric that knits successful ventures into a rich corporate tapestry. In Sri Lanka, a unique celebration known as the Greatness Event Honors Teamwork places this invaluable component into the limelight. Recognizing groups that exemplify synergy and collective triumph, the event has become a beacon for employeeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President appoints members to the Office on Missing Persons
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed seven members to the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and handed over the over the appointment letters to the commissioners of the OMP on Wednesday at the Presidential Secretariat. The OMP law was passed in Parliament in Aug 2016 and the office becameContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Airlines flight from London diverted to Frankfurt due to medical emergency
SriLankan Airlines flight UL504 en-route from London to Colombo with 268 passengers was diverted to Frankfurt airport last night due to a medical emergency, the airline said. The fight has landed safely at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany. The airline in a travel alert said the most important factor wasContinue Reading
HNB Marks International Women’s Day with Empowerment
Reaffirming their stance on gender diversity and support for female empowerment initiatives, HNB Assurance PLC not only celebrated but also marked the impressive milestone of one year since the inception of its transformative program, In.she. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where women leadersContinue Reading
IVSL’s 20th Biennial Session Held in Sri Lanka
The world of science education marked a considerable achievement as Sri Lanka proudly hosted the 20th Biennial Conference IVSL. This esteemed event in the International Virtual Science Learning landscape showcased a robust platform for stakeholders across the globe. As a premier Science Education Event, this biennial session brought together leadingContinue Reading