People’s Bank’s Rs. 10 billion debenture snapped up
People’s Bank announced yesterday that it has successfully concluded the issuance of its BASEL III Compliant Tier 2, Unlisted, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated Redeemable Debentures with non-viability write-down, as required by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), raising over Rs. 10 billion last month.
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Colombo Port City SEZ Attracts Over 100 Global Companies
The Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is drawing significant interest from more than 100 companies, as revealed by its promoter.
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271 gemstones in Dept. of Geology remain unassessed since 1964
The Department’s Geology division is in possession of 271 gemstones which have been securely deposited at the Metropolitan Branch of the Bank of Ceylon since September 18, 1964, remains unassessed, the National Audit report in 2023 revealed.
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Like Halloween but not horror? Here are 15 movies for you
My boss hates Halloween and every year, she struggles to find movies to watch that are in keeping with the spirit of the season but won’t give her nightmares. I’m honestly tired telling her to watch the same movies every year, so I’m putting it in a list for easy reference. (Bosses like that, right?)
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Sri Lanka’s construction activity slips in September
Sri Lanka’s construction sector reported a contraction in September, reflecting a slowdown in the activities, influenced by the election-related disruptions, the data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed on Monday.
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Sri Lankan airlines regains 7-star rating after pilot incident
AirlineRatings.com, an Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency, has restored SriLankan Airlines’ 7-star status after the airline took swift action against pilot for breaking cockpit protocol rules, SriLankan airlines announced today.
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Sri Lanka Seylan bank Net up 4.6-pct in September 2024 quarter
Profits at Sri Lanka’s Seylan Bank Plc group grew 4.61 percent to 2.06 billion rupees in the September, 2024 quarter, interim accounts showed.
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Sri Lanka eyes default exit by December; IMF review completion after budget: CB Governor
Sri Lanka aims to conclude its debt restructuring process by year-end, with expectations for a prompt exit from the default rating category soon after,
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SLCB promotes Cultural Triangle as key MICE tourism hub
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), an entity under the Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning and Tourism Ministry,
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New York Fashion Week 2024: Complete Schedule, designers, guest list and venue
Synopsis New York Fashion Week 2024 is set to return this September. With designers gearing up to present their spring/summer 2025 collections, excitement is building across the fashion world.
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