Mathews ruled out of Nidahas Trophy

27 Feb 2018

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SLIM Certificate in Pharmaceutical Marketing

27 Feb 2018

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Pharmaceutical marketing has become a subject to reckon in the present context. Stiff competition prevailing in the pharmaceutical

The Big Match season in Sri Lanka

27 Feb 2018

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February to March is a colourful period for Sri Lanka. It is that time of the year when Sri Lanka’s leading boys’ schools celebrate their love for cricket. Big matches are annual cricket encounters between traditional rival schools as they play for their prestige and pride.

Allianz completes Janashakthi General Insurance acquisition

27 Feb 2018

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 Allianz yesterday announced the completion of its acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited, after receiving all the necessary regulatory approvals. 

Why wasn’t Sarath Fonseka appointed law and order minister ?

27 Feb 2018

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The latest Cabinet reshuffle was a disappointment. Even some UNP parliamentarians have gone on record calling it a ‘joke’, others mutter the same in private. If anything at all, this is another proof of how indecisive President Maithripala Sirisena has become. He is being dragged here and there by his Maharaja advisers, who are preoccupied with discrediting the UNP leadership and SLFP heavyweights, who even after coming in a distant t

Rupee ends firmer on expectation of dlr inflows

27 Feb 2018

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REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as exporters and banks sold dollars on fears of an appreciation in the local currency amid expectations of equity and capital inflows, dealers said.

Stocks slip to over 1-week closing low

27 Feb 2018

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REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares slipped yesterday to a more than one-week closing low, as selling by foreign investors and some concerns about political stability weighed on sentiment, dealers said. Shares hit a more than three-week high last week after two key parties decided to  remain in the ruling coalition, 

MCB Bank declares open its upgraded country office

26 Feb 2018

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As part of its drive towards providing an enhanced customer experience across Sri Lanka, the fast growing Pakistan-based

Janashakthi Delivers Sustained Double Digit Growth through FY 2017

26 Feb 2018

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Registering steady double digit growth in premiums through FY 2017, Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) posted a consolidated Gros

Qatar Airways’ Latest Promotion Invites Passengers to Enjoy Breathtaking Experiences

26 Feb 2018

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Qatar Airways invites passengers to discover breathtaking new destinations by taking advantage of its latest global sales promotion, 

Dialog powers 139th Royal-thomian ‘BATTLE OF THE BLUES’

26 Feb 2018

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Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, has extended its corporate backing for the fourth consecutive year as the official sponsor of Sri Lanka’s blue ribbon cricket encounter, the ‘Battle of the Blues’ between Royal College, Colombo, and S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia, for the prestigious Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake Memorial Shield, on March 8, 9 and 10, 2018, at the SSC Grounds, Colombo. &nb

Agalawatte Plantations to raise Rs.2bn via rights issue

26 Feb 2018

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Agalawatte Plantations PLC will raise fresh equity capital by way of a rights issue to partly settle its related party borrowings raised last year as part of its restructuring. 

DIMO acquires control of fertilizer, seed firms

26 Feb 2018

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Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) last week said it acquired the control of two firms, which are in the business of importing, processing and distribution of agri inputs such as fertilizers and seeds.

Cabinet reshuffle: would it be a beginning of a new Yahapalanaya? - EDITORIAL

26 Feb 2018

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After about two weeks of a political melodrama - filled with tension and turmoil or even elements from a detective fiction novel - the drama came to a climax yesterday with...

Hilton Colombo participates in the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2018

23 Feb 2018

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Six chefs from the Hilton Colombo flew to Dubai to participate in what is called one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world.

Orchid Apartment - 2 nears completion, exhibits high demand

23 Feb 2018

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The Orchid Apartment-2, the third and final phase of the stunning 22-acre prime Orchid projectin Malabe, is nearing

55TH BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS: THURSTAN HOLD EDGE OVER RIVALS ISIPATHANA

23 Feb 2018

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With the Under 19 inter-school cricket season at its tail end, the big match season gets underway with the 55th Battle of the Brothers clash between arch rivals Thurstan and Isipathana today and tomorrow at the SSC ground from 9.30 a.m onwards.

IgniterSpace celebrates two years of social impact with three major accolades

23 Feb 2018

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When software engineer Hasith Yaggahavita founded IgniterSpace, together with two colleagues, he was simply making up for the

IMF says will continue to work with government on economic reforms

23 Feb 2018

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Despite speculation in local spheres being high over the government’s future economic decisions in the aftermath of the shocking Local Government polls drubbing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week said that it is continuing to work with the government on the reforms 

Rupee ends marginally weaker in dull trade

23 Feb 2018

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REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly weaker yesterday in dull trade as importer dollar demand outweighed selling of the greenback by exporters. The rupee ended at 155.25/30 per dollar, compared with Wednesday’s close of 155.10/25. The rupee hit a record low of 155.90 last