covid19 Archives - Page 7 of 13 - Lanka Business News

May 2, 2020

While the curfew is in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from Monday, 11th May. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these […]

May 2, 2020

Rainco (Pvt) Ltd. joined the battle against the continuously rising pandemic by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19. The equipment that is valued to be worth 2.4 million rupees was handed over to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Acting Chief of Defense Staff Lieutenant […]

May 1, 2020

We need to be aware of the long-term consequences on the health of all workers. One can expect a drop out of personnel, not only due to infections with COVID-19, but also due to stress, frustration and isolation. Big health inequities due to pandemic and economic recession are to be expected. For white coat workers, […]

May 1, 2020

The People’s Bank will be introducing a new loan scheme for farmers known as the ‘Aswenna’ loan scheme under concessionary rates from next week, revealed Co-Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Bandula Gunawardena during the Cabinet briefing held at the Government Information Department yesterday (30). Under this concessionary loan scheme, farmers would be granted loans for specific crops […]

May 1, 2020

You were fast asleep. You suddenly woke up as your throat went dry and it was itching. Suddenly you remembered the first Corona patient from Sri Lanka relating his dry throat experience. “Have I got it?” you wonder. You touched your chin and neck from the back of your palm and you felt the heat, […]

May 1, 2020

Understanding the hardships customers face during the current pandemic, Mobitel as the National Mobile Service Provider, has come forward to support its customers by offering the highest anytime data packages, so that they can stay at home and conduct their day-to-day operations in a smooth and hassle-free manner. Mobitel’s anytime data packages offer abundant data […]

May 1, 2020

Eat Me Global, a Singapore-based mobile app founded by Sri Lankan entrepreneur, Jude Kumar, which was launched in November 2019, shortly thereafter on March, 2020 launched the “COVID-19 Relief Centre” as a new feature with the objective of aiding customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The app which reached a milestone of 10,000 downloads in March […]

May 1, 2020

Showing a strong gesture of solidarity towards the role of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) in Sri Lanka as well as the members of Sri Lankan armed forces in their fight against the control of COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Department of Defence through the High Commission of Australia yestarday morning […]

April 29, 2020

Dr Nirmal De Silva (Entrepreneur, Consultant & Associate Professor in Business Administration) At the time of writing this article, we have completed 5 weeks of curfew and lockdown in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The overall economy has been impacted due to this pandemic with small businesses being hit the most. Initial forecasts […]

April 29, 2020

Says plans are in place to work with the Tri-Forces and Health Sector to offer optimum technological support to fight against the current pandemic As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras to Sri Lanka Police at an event held at the […]

Resumption of civilian life and office work begins from May 11

Rainco donates 2.4 million worth PPE towards the fight against COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis may lead to mental health issues for many workers

Measures to introduce the special ‘Aswenna’ loan scheme from next week

Emotional cost of Covid -19 and Mindfulness as a way out

Mobitel offers the highest anytime data for its pre-paid customers

Eat Me Global revamps to aid Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic

Head of NOCPCO Receives PPE & Gloves from Australian Department of Defence

Restaurants, Cafes, Eateries, Pubs and Recreational Clubs in Sri Lanka – Potential Strategies and Focus Areas Post Covid-19

Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with Hi-Tech Body Cameras