Amãna Bank conducts special workshop to SMEs of Eastern Region

28 Apr 2016

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Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based Islamic financial service provider, recently concluded an awareness program on non-interest based Banking for the SME’s

Construction of two domestic airports to commence this year

27 Apr 2016

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The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said yesterday that construction work on two out of four proposed domestic airports would be commenced this year in Bandarawela and Palavi.

MRIA to be privatised

27 Apr 2016

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The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is to be privatised within the year, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said.

Land Rover Powers Trinity College Rugby 2016

25 Apr 2016

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Continuing its commitment to the game of rugby, Land Rover extended their sponsorship as the principal sponsor to the Trinity College, Kandy 1st XV squad for the fourth consecutive year

An international Rugby experience for fans at Bradby Fiesta 2016

22 Apr 2016

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As the  ‘Lions’ clash with the ‘Elephants’ in their own backyard at the first leg of the 72ndBradby Shield, the Royal College Union (RCU) has worked tirelessly to ensure that the 3rd 

Village to be built in MR's name: Minister Premadasa

21 Apr 2016

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Housing Construction Minister Sajith Premadasa said today his ministry would launch housing projects called Udagama to be named after past leaders of the country, be they dead or alive. He said one such Udagama would be named after former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Apple tree bears fruit in Nuwara-Eliya

21 Apr 2016

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Leo Burnett Worldwide strengthens the ownership of its Sri Lankan operations

20 Apr 2016

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Leo Burnett Worldwide, a part of the Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577, CAC40] today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Solutions Group,

Expedition to Mount Everest - Jayanthi and Johann arrive at Everest Base Camp

20 Apr 2016

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JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries have successfully trekked to Everest Base Camp. They are at the South Base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,380m (17,600 ft)

Meet the Milling Team behind 7 Star to become the No.1 choice in Sri Lanka

20 Apr 2016

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Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd., was set up with the objective of providing an uninterrupted supply of wheat flour to Sri Lankan consumers, manufactured in a state-of-the-art mill

DFCC Bank Launches Innovative Mobile Payment Solution; Vardhana Virtual Wallet

20 Apr 2016

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DFCC Bank PLC has introduced an innovative mobile payment  solution - Vardhana Virtual Wallet - which is equivalent to having cash in hand.

SocialService.lk to celebrate avurudhu with the visually impaired

18 Apr 2016

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Every year the country celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year in large scales but the community at large has forgotten the ‘isolated society’.

Startup Sri Lanka holds Disrupt 2.0 Bootstrapped Vs Funded

18 Apr 2016

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With the aim of uplifting the startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka and to grow the startup community, Startup Sri Lanka, represented by the entrepreneurship forum which is an initiative by SLASSCOM, 

D TECH PARTNERS WITH VISUAL ANALYTICS LEADER QLIK

18 Apr 2016

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D Tech (Pvt.) Ltd, the IT solutions arm of DSI Samson Group, recently signed a partnership with Qlik, a leader in  visual analytics .

The country was a piece of cake then: MR

18 Apr 2016

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The country was a piece of cake then: MR

Malinga ruled out of entire IPL season

17 Apr 2016

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Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the ninth edition of the IPL after the Mumbai Indians' medical team deemed him unfit for at least another four months.

Scottish woman stabs abuser with a pen

17 Apr 2016

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A trishaw driver who had abducted two young Scottish women from Kandy town and attempted to sexually abuse one of them at an abandoned house in Hantane had to flee the place as the second woman had stabbed him with a pen.

51 die from accidents during New Year

17 Apr 2016

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At least 51 persons died from accidents reported across the country during the Sinhala Hindu New Year, Police said.

Herath retires from ODI and T20

17 Apr 2016

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Spinner Rangana Herath is to retire from ODIs and T20 cricket, SLC Secretary Mohan Silva said.

1,546 drunk drivers arrested

17 Apr 2016

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A total of 1,546 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in a special operation launched from April 10.