“Today’s event can be a stepping stone for more bilateral trade between both countries, which is an urgent need at this moment.  The total bilateral trade has been low at only $3.7 Mn. Today’s initiative therefore is a major step in this direction” said Rishad Bathiudeen addressing the inauguration of “Seychelles Trade and Investment Forum-Sri Lanka: Fostering Economic Partnership” event organised by the EDB on Wednesday (27) in Colombo.

“In our quest to be the best’ we have decided to tap into the collective wisdom of top corporate leaders to shape and sharpen the attitudes, skills and the competencies of our senior management potentials. Specially to coach them to think differently", said SriLankan Airlines, Head of Human Resources,  Pradeepa Kekulawela.

Court Verdict on Coal Permits may derail Modi's Pledge to revive growth,

The Indian Supreme Court verdict that declared coal-mine allocations over the last two decades illegal threatens $47 billion of industrial projects and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to revive growth, agency reports from Mumbai said.

Thisara Perera’s fine alround show, a 36-ball 65 and 3 for 19, helped Sri Lanka trounce Pakistan by 77 runs in the second One-Day International in Hambantota on Tuesday (August 26) to level the three-match series 1-1.