Category: BUSINESS
Call to make FTA beneficial for both Pakistan, Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Noordeen Mohamed Shaheid has said that terrorism remained a big challenge ... Read More
India delays project to modernise key Sri Lankan Airport
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - An India-led project to modernise a Northern Sri Lankan Airport has been delayed because of political instability, according ... Read More
Final vote on 2019 Budget on Apr. 04
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The final vote on the 2019 Budget proposals will be held on 04 April, the Ministry of Finance ... Read More
Colombo Light Rail Transit system approved by cabinet
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Cabinet approval was granted to enter into a loan agreement of Rs. 200,415 million for a proposed light ... Read More
President instructs Mangala to submit Budget Appropriation Bill on Monday
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (02) instructed the Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera to submit the Budget Appropriation ... Read More
Mangala to submit special Cabinet paper on 2019 Budget today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Mangala Samaraweera in his capacity as the Finance Minister is expected to submit a special Cabinet paper pertaining ... Read More
Minister Bathiudeen sends greetings to Commonwealth Secretary-General
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, and Co-operative Development, Rishad Bathiudeen on Tuesday ... Read More
Samaratunga assumes duties as Finance and Media Secretary
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Dr. R. H. S. Samaratunga who was reappointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Mass ... Read More
Monetary Board leaves policy interest rates unchanged
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 27 December 2018, ... Read More
Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar today (28) The Rupee was selling at Rs 184.07 against the ... Read More
Sri Lanka will be the Asia’s Best Travel Destination
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - According to a travellemming.com website, Sri Lanka has become the best destination to travel in the Asian continent. ... Read More
Three-wheel, school vehicle fares reduced from today
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The minimum charge of three-wheelers raised due to the fuel price hike to Rs. 60 will be reduced ... Read More
Lanka Sathosa steps up relief efforts for flood-hit North
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Lanka Sathosa network, under the direction of the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced ... Read More
Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar today (26) The Rupee was selling at Rs 183.17 against the ... Read More
All liquor shops to be closed tomorrow – Excise Dept.
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Department of Excise on Monday (24) announced that all liquor shops across the country would be closed ... Read More