By Hiran H.Senewiratne The government’s lethargy towards the gem and jewelry sector prevented more than US$ 1 billion in foreign exchange from coming into the country per year, a well-known gemologist said. “Currently Sri Lanka’s gem and jewelry export income is less than US$ 300 per year, which could be developed to a US $ […]
Former President of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), Dr. Keerthi Gunasekara was awarded the National Apex Award for invaluable service to agriculture and veterinary science for his 3 decades of contribution to the profession’s growth and service to the nation. “I am humbled and honored to receive this rare lifetime achievement award,” said Dr. […]
Hemas Pharmaceuticals, Sri Lanka’s foremost pharmaceutical importer and distributor for over seven decades, was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work® in Sri Lanka. Hemas Pharmaceuticals employees engaged in a multi-faceted anonymous survey conducted by Great Place to Work® on their workplace and provided extensive ratings based on […]
COLOMBO, March 24 (Xinhua) The Sri Lankan government aims to earn 1 billion U.S. dollars from gem exports this year with steps being taken to increase the ex