Sri Lanka and Pakistan to co-host Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2018
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and Pakistan will co-host the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2018, which commences on December 6, 2018. The tournament, which is organised by…
ECP2020 campaign announces winners of National Art/Poster/Poetry competition
COLOMBO: A major ongoing social and community campaign titled ‘End Corporal Punishment in Sri Lanka – Vision 2020 (ECP2020)’, has announced the winners of its…
Young scientist Hasini Jayatilaka honoured for breakthrough cancer research
NEW YORK: Young Sri Lankan research scientist, Hasini Jayatilaka has been named by the prestigious Forbes magazine in its annual “30 Under 30” list of…
Pakistan awards fully funded scholarships to nine Sri Lankan students
COLOMBO: The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka said in a statement that Pakistan has awarded fully funded higher education scholarships to nine Sri…
Children’s competition launched as part of awareness campaign to end corporal punishment
COLOMBO: Stop Child Cruelty, a Colombo-based social organization, has launched an exciting competition for children, as part of efforts to raise awareness of its ongoing…
Sri Lanka is world’s No.1 destination, says Lonely Planet
COLOMBO: Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide, has named Sri Lanka as the best destination to travel to in 2019, delivering a resounding vote…
First Qatar Visa Centre opens in Sri Lanka to simplify recruitment procedures
COLOMBO: The first-ever Qatar Visa Centre was inaugurated in Colombo by Dr. Rashid bin Shafea Al-Marri, Qatar’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, as part of efforts…
‘Walk For Real Change’ gives big boost to campaign to end corporal punishment
COLOMBO: The ‘Walk For Real Change’ a key event of the recently launched campaign to end corporal punishment in Sri Lanka received an overwhelming response…
Sri Lanka’s Amana Bank rolls out attractive products for expats
DOHA: Amana Bank, Sri Lanka’s first full-fledged Islamic lender, rolled out its tailor-made investment products for Sri Lankan expatriates and potential foreign investors from Qatar….
RAKBANK offers customers the facility to remit money instantly to Sri Lanka
RAS AL KHAIMAH: UAE’s RAKBANK, headquartered in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka’s Cargills Bank, paving the way…