‘Chap running the policy shop’ wants villagers to trade in John Keells stocks

27 Feb 2015

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By Indika Sakalasooriya alling himself the “chap who is running the policy shop,” Policy Planning and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said his government’s objective was to create a capital market where people from rural areas could trade in John Keells shares.

Sajin Vass jeered and hooted at Kosgoda

26 Feb 2015

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Probe on Tissa completed: IGP

26 Feb 2015

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Police deliberately hounding small fries; Rajitha

26 Feb 2015

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I left due to threats from Gota: Ex-SSP

26 Feb 2015

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Hameedia’s Deputy Managing Director Hussain Sadique wins ‘Retail Leadership Recognition Award’ at As

26 Feb 2015

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Continuously setting the benchmark in the men’s fashion industry, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist recently saw  its Deputy Managing Director, Hussain Sadique awarded the ‘Retail Leadership Recognition Award’ at the 11th edition of the Asia Retail Congress 2015. The event took place at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai and was attended by many members of the Indian and international business community. The

Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation completes two special wheelchair donation camps in Ambalantota and

26 Feb 2015

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Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF) the first organization for children with cerebral palsy in Sri Lanka has successfully completed two wheelchair donation camps in Ambalantota and Anuradhapura. The free camps will be taking place every Sunday in key locations across Sri Lanka until 19 April 2015. At each camp, specially designed wheelchairs will be donated to children suffering from cerebral palsy, in order to provide them with greater mobili

Quintessentially Lifestyle: The Official Concierge Service of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2015

26 Feb 2015

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Quintessentially Lifestyle, the award-wining global concierge service strikes yet another first in Sri Lanka, by serving as the official concierge partner for Colombo Fashion Week 2015. Quintessentially Lifestyle’s services have an unrivalled global reach, extending over 70 major cities around the world, and the company also plays an essential role in enhancing and supporting fashion weeks around the world.

Etihad Colombo offers discounted Business, Economy Class fares to over 350 destinations

26 Feb 2015

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The Etihad Global Seat Sale is offering discounted fares up to 30 percent to guests travelling from Sri Lanka in Business and Economy Class t o over 350 popular destinations in the UK, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa in corporation with Etihad Airways equity code share partner airlines across the world.

Emirates brings flavours of Dubai Food Festival to Dubai Airport lounges

26 Feb 2015

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In celebration of its strategic partnership of the on-going Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the festival and celebrity chef Silvena Rowe to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai. Emirates’ premium customers can experience a customized menu of Chef Silvena’s distinctive modern Emirati cuisine.

Janashakthi powers island wide three wheeler carnival

26 Feb 2015

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Janashakthi Insurance has affirmed its commitment towards uplifting the lifestyles of three wheeler drivers, sponsoring a series of three wheeler carnivals.The carnivals, which are organised by Sirasa FM, consist of a day of fun and frolic for three wheeler drivers and their families. The events, which kicked off last October, have already been held in Ratnapura, Kuliyapitiya, Pelawatte, Kandy and Galle, with a further carnival being held in Mona

Keells rewards top sausage marketers

26 Feb 2015

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Keells Sausages launched an island wide campaign which turned out to be a success in the trade recently.The campaign ‘Vikunanno Dinanno’ was focused on the successful sales and marketing targets coupled with visibility drive where winners were recognized with grand prizes and many other consolation rewards.

Seylan Twitter page rewards ‘Win for Love’ promo winner

26 Feb 2015

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Being in the forefront in the social and digital marketing sphere in the financial services sector in Sri Lanka, the Bank with a heart – continues to reward its Twitter followers and be the most socially engaging bank in Sri Lanka on social media.

Pan Asia Bank Retails Awards Night 2015

26 Feb 2015

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On a night filled with glitter and glamour, Pan Asia Bank recently held its Retail Banking Awards ceremony to recognize and reward the outstanding performers in its Retail and SME Banking unit.

Trait Theory on Leadership

26 Feb 2015

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Trait theory is based on the assumption that people inherit certain attributes that make them better suited to lead. A trait is a relatively stable attribute that causes individuals to behave in a certain manner consistently. It suggests that personalities are formed on those broad dispositions and the combination and interaction with people of t hose displayed behaviors form a personality that is unique to each individual. Trait theory on leader

Etisalat-SLIM Diploma holders graduate

26 Feb 2015

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Etisalat Lanka hosted the convocation for the third batch of Etisalat sales professionals who successfully completed the Diploma in Professional Selling conducted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

Youth unemployment in plantations: An unresolved serious problem

26 Feb 2015

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Young men and women are invaluable assets that no country can afford to waste. They bring energy, talent and creativity to the work together with new skills and the motivation that enable companies to grow, innovate and prosper.Meeting the youth reluctance to work in plantations and related challenges require determined and concerted action plan over time. A joint effort by all stake holders is required to overcome this problem.

Govt. will collect revenue from those who can afford it: Finance Minister

26 Feb 2015

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A budget seminar organized by the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants was held yesterday. Following are excerpts from the Q&A audience had with Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

December trade gap widens 40%

26 Feb 2015

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Sri Lanka’s December trade deficit widened 39.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 787.6 million amid a surge in consumer and investment goods imports, the data released by the Central Bank showed.

Police on the trail of another drug kingpin

24 Feb 2015

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