Apparel State Ministry not prepared for disruptions
The State Ministry of Batik, Handloom, and Local Apparel stated that adverse threats that can emerge from the third wave to the apparel industry are not expected, and that the State Ministry is not pr Read More »
Keeping our industries alive: How will the third wave affect Sri Lanka?
The new virulent Covid strain has once again disrupted life in Sri Lanka. Talks of a third wave have become more pronounced and we can’t ignore it anymore. There are speculations that the new virus is Read More »
First Sputnik V stock delayed by four days
The delivery of a pilot stock of 15,000 doses of the Sputnik V anti-Covid-19 vaccine, manufactured by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Russia, that was scheduled to arrive today (29) has been struck Read More »
Prime Lands profits over Rs. 700 m amidst pandemic
Prime Lands Group, which is set to make its stock market debut, has reportedly recorded a profit of Rs. 739.65 million for the 10 months ended 31 January 2021.Real estate giant Prime Land Residence Read More »
Private health workers want priority at least with 2nd dose
Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) commended the Government’s decision to commence the rollout of the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine Read More »
Plastic waste: Sri Lanka needs a change of policy
Valuable resources are extracted every day to develop convenient products such as bottles, containers, and more. As the extraction of virgin resources rapidly depletes the availability of such, it is Read More »
CSE to close at 12.30 p.m. tomorrow
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced an additional half-holiday tomorrow (30). CSE Chief Regulatory Officer Renuke Wijayawardhane announced, in a circular to their member firms and trading membe Read More »