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Technology LNP - Communication facilities, internet access throughout the country within two years: Namal
The government is targeting providing integrated communication facilities and internet access throughout the country while erecting communication towers that…
Technology LNP - Expect Sri Lanka to remain mindful of bilateral ties, says India on port project
Closely following the recent developments from its security perspective, says MEA on the China-backed project The Hindu - With Sri Lanka moving ahead with the…
Technology LNP - Shani Abeysekara granted bail
The Court of Appeal today ordered the Gampaha High Court to grant bail to former Director, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP, Shani Abeysekara and SI…
Technology LNP - Captain of X-Press Pearl vessel granted bail
The Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl,who was arrested by the CID this morning, was released by the Colombo High Court on a personal bond of Rs. 2 million. High…
Technology LNP - Virtusa appoints Santosh Thomas as new CEO
Virtusa Corporation today announced the appointment of Santosh Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Virtusa’s Board of Directors appointed Santosh…
Technology LNP - Assistance of international legal experts sought to claim compensation
While claiming that five committees have been appointed to work on the procedures to demand claims from the X-Press Pearl vessel, Ports and Shipping Minister…
Technology LNP - Govt. dismisses claims on appointing Namal as PM
The Government today dismissed claims that there are moves to appoint Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa as Prime Minister. Cabinet co-spokesman Keheliya…
Technology LNP - Private banks to remain closed from today
All branches of eight main private commercial banks will remain closed from today (07) due to the prevailing travel restrictions. In statements issued by the…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka bars air passengers with travel history to S. America, S. Africa
Sri Lanka has barred passengers with a travel history to South America and South Africa – including transit – in the past 14 days from disembarking in the…
Technology LNP - BOI Chairman tells factory employees not to abuse travel passes
The government has issued passes to all the factories functioning in BOI Export Processing Zones and outside to facilitate the transport of employees between…
Technology LNP - Aiming for 2,500 Russian tourists per month after SL re-opens borders: Weeratunga
Sri Lanka’s former envoy to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga says he is aiming to bring in at least 2,500 Russian tourists per month to Sri Lanka after the country…
Technology LNP - PA urges all stakeholders to work towards a fair deal for Ceylon Tea
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) marked International Tea Day, with a call to all policy makers and stakeholders to take a holistic and practical…
Technology LNP - Sampath Bank digitalizes KYC process with Department for Registration of Persons
Sampath Bank PLC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) to facilitate customer identification…
Technology LNP - Sri Lankan players raise image rights issue
Pay cuts are not the only issue that Sri Lanka national team players have had with their central contracts which are yet to be signed, but there are other…
Technology LNP - GMOA requests public to curtail travels until end of Vesak
While thanking the public for reducing their movements drastically for three days, the Government Medical officers' Association (GMOA) today requested them…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka did not require WHO approval
Sri Lanka did not require the approval of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to commence using the Sinopharm vaccine. Domestic emergency use authorisations…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka to introduce digital COVID vaccination ID
A digital COVID vaccine identity card will be issued in near future in order to make the inoculation drive more efficient, says Minister of Youth and Sports…
Technology LNP - WHO denies claims GR influenced decision on Sinopharm
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has denied claims that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had influenced the decision by the global body to approve the emergency…
Technology LNP - Remaining balance of ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund to be allocated for vaccine drive
A decision has been taken to allocate the remaining balance of the COVID–19 (ITUKAMA) Healthcare and Social Security Fund to the COVID-19 vaccination drive.…
Technology LNP - Sputnik-V would be used as main vaccine in SL
The Russian made Sputnik-V vaccine would be used as the main vaccine against COVID-19 in Sri Lanka within this year, State Minister of Production, Supply and…
Technology LNP - Legal action against companies violate by producing goods made of plastic, polythene: Env. Ministry
The Environment Ministry had decided to take legal action against companies that have violated the gazette notification issued by the Ministry regarding the…
Technology LNP - SL ranked 69th in National Cyber Security Index
Among 160 countries, Sri Lanka has been ranked 69th in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.…
Technology LNP - PM Mahinda Rajapaksa elected as Chair of ADB’s Board of Governors
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been elected as Chair of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors for the year 2021/2022 during the 54th Annual…
Technology LNP - Ambassador praises Sri Lankan Govt’s decision
Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin Jeong expressed his pleasure regarding the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to officially adopt the Korean…