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Seylan Bank enables seamless integration with eChannelling through Open API Banking platform

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Through this integration, eChannelling will now execute real-time, secure, and automated payments via Bank Accounts in collaboration with LankaPay's JustPay services. It also fac... Read More


HNB reinforces commitment as Platinum Sponsor, Official Banking Partner

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte presenting the sponsorship to IBSL Director General C.P.A. KarunatilakeHNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte presenting the spons... Read More


Power sector reforms in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This financing builds on earlier ini... Read More


RFI assistance under consideration - IMF

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Evan Papageorgiou, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka issued the following statement. "In the wake of the devastating impact and widespread destruction... Read More


Second ExpoScaleUp Pitching event held

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Ev... Read More


Rantabay - Mahiyanganaya 132kV power transmission system restored

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Rantabay - Mahiyanganaya 132kV power transmission system, which was damaged due to Cyclone "Ditwa" that hit the island, has been restored ahead of schedule. The restoration o... Read More


Measures to compensate damaged crop cultivation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The National Farmers' Union states that nearly 100,000 acres of vegetable crops have been damaged due to the adverse weather conditions during last week. The government is taking... Read More


Jetstar to launch Australia's only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nat... Read More


Empowering local authorities to lead urban transformation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- World Cities Day 2025 was marked in Wennappuwa with the launch of the Hamilton Canal Reverine Concept Master Plan Proposal, prepared by the Sri Lanka Institute of Urban Designers ... Read More


Key strategies for effective disaster management

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka's recent floods, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, have affected human lives, public and private property, and infrastructure, ultimately triggering a broad public debate. Many ... Read More