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By Shirajiv Sirimane
Galoya Plantations creates history
Galoya Plantations is set to rewrite Sri Lanka’s energy history by producing CNG (CH4) using molasses-based vinash, a by-product of the sugar industry which can be used as an alternative to LPG.
Since the 1970s, sugarcane in Brazil has been used as a source of energy for electricity and biogas (Biomethane). Today, many cities, including Narandiba, Pirapozinho, and...
The Chinafort Gem and Jewellery Trade Association (CGJTA) in collaboration with President Guild Institute of Gemology and Guild Gem Laboratories, Senior Vice President Andy Lucas, will open a gem training laboratory in Beruwela this year.
Two of the features of this would be that the entire training service would be provided free and 50% of the trainees will be women. “In...
Digital financial transactions are rapidly increasing in Sri Lanka and it has doubled from 2021 to 2022 and in the first quarter of 2023 too and this very healthy trend is maintaining its upward momentum, said General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of LankaClear, Channa De Silva.
There were two million credit cards and 19.2 million debit cards in use as at Q1, 2023.
He...
Sri Lanka has set a shining example to the world on how to successfully rise and march forward with confidence from a twin tragedy, the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis, said the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey.
He was speaking as the guest of honour at the opening of the Complete Plastics Exhibition (COMPLAST 2023).
The event...
Investments needed to produce energy from Sri Lanka’s natural resources - EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi
If Sri Lanka can invest around Euro 15 to 20 billion in the energy sector, the country could be totally powered by green energy, said European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Denis Chaibi.
He was speaking at the Sri Lanka Motor Trader Association (CMTA) organised breakfast meeting at JAIC Hilton last week.
He said that Sri Lanka has enough and more...
By Shirajiv Sirimane
Sri Lanka does not have a comprehensive insurance scheme for foreign and local tourists engaged in adventure sports activities,...
The Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical...
Sri Lanka had made an infamous reputation as a country that commissions donor funded projects hosting mega ceremonies and then...
Though billions of rupees are spent on free education and health, the desired results seem to be still out of reach of Sri Lanka...
Oil palms are a type of vegetable oil that holds great importance as an edible product, contributing significantly to global food...
Leo Capital Group’s subsidiary Lizbury Confectionaries (Pvt) Ltd, will invest Rs. 500 million to modernise its plant and also to...
Brain drain to reverse:
The brain drain in the ICT sector has been well managed by the Sri Lanakan companies and with global economic issues this trend...
Youth Networking Business Committee of Asia-Pacific Region (YNBC) Vice President for Operational Strategy and External Relations...
Creating entrepreneurial landmarks, VA Distilleries, a Sri Lankan family-owned multi-spirit distillery, will open a...
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is bouncing back sooner than expected and we see a new light in this segment, said Group Managing...
With the global and local hospitality industry returning to pre-Covid-19 levels, Browns Hotels & Resorts, a part of globally...
Sri Lankans excelling overseas
Sri Lanka-born is actively promoting Sri Lankan cuisine in several Executive Chef Chaminda Ambagaspitiya parts of Canada and due...
Jaya Container Terminals Limited (JCT Limited), a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is in the...
Oyamaduwa pharma manufacturing zone
Twelve Sri Lankan investors have pledged nearly USD 100 million to set up a purpose-built pharmaceutical manufacturing zone in...
TAIPE: Taiwan is making huge investments locally and overseas to make the country a technology hub and Sri Lanka too should...
Reawakening the fisheries livelihoods in the Eastern Province, the much awaited and long overdue Oluvil Fisheries Port was...
The much looked forward to Asian Games in Hangzhou, China has been postponed by a year after all arrangements were put in place...
Tourism industry stake holders oppose new Act
The Sri Lanka tourism industry stake holders are vehemently opposing the proposal to formulate a new Act for the sector for which...
The Government will explore the possibility of permitting the private sector to get involved in the Covid-19 vaccination process...
Moving with the Central Bank’s initiative to help kick-start businesses and assist in the country’s economic revival, DFCC has...
Over 160 officials from Sri Lanka will attend WTM London which will be held from tomorrow up to November 6 at Excel Docklands....
The Nidahas Sevaka Samgamya (SLNSS) branch of SriLankan Airlines has said that they would resort to trade union action if they...