Tractors bigger threat to wildlife than climate: study

AFP - Farming and hunting pose a more immediate threat to wildlife than climate change, researchers said this week, in a controversial plea to redirect resources earmarked for species conservation.

String of blasts hit Thai tourist resorts

AFP - A string of bomb attacks hit popular tourist towns across Thailand, leaving four dead and many injured, with authorities yesterday ruling out terrorism despite suspicions insurgents in the kingdom’s 

Oil nudges lower after Saudi-fuelled bounce

AFP - Crude prices slipped yesterday on profit-taking, following gains triggered by Saudi Arabia oil minister who hinted that producers could agree to limit production.

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016 launched

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016, an international youth conference, was launched at Cinnamon Grand  under the theme of ‘Excellence through innovation’.

8th Apollo Int’l Clinical Nutrition Update kicks off today

The Department of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals Group organises an annual conference to provide a great platform and distinguished opportunity to healthcare professionals in order to highlight the latest 

MBSL records profit growth of 410% in 1H16

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) continued to demonstrate strong turnaround in 

Premadsa Stadium north sight screen named as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’

The signing of the agreement to name R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium’s north sight screen as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’ took place recently at the head quarters of the Sri Lanka Cricket B

Lanka Tiles CEO highlights CA Sri Lanka qualification

The importance of the Chartered Accounting qualification offered by the Institute of Chartered 

E FM expands experiential events portfolio

Sri Lanka’s premier lifestyle station, E FM and EBC Radio scaled to greater heights in its endeavour 

JAT Holdings adds colour to SL-Australia Test as title sponsor with ‘JAT Paints Cup’

JAT Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s premier organisations in the furnishing and finishing industry with an 

Shares end firmer on foreign buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares edged up yesterday hovering near its more-than-10-week high, hit 

Omega Line Toastmasters inducts Executive Committee

The seventh installation ceremony to induct the Executive Committee of Omega Line Toastmasters Club for 2016/2017 was held at Goldie Sands Hotel Negombo recently. 

Seylan Tikiri holders enjoy a fun-filled, rewarding day

Seylan Tikiri, the most preferred children’s savings account in the country, took another initiative to  engage with its young customers by providing an opportunity to watch the premiere show of ‘Ice Age 

Asia stocks rise after Wall Street rally

“Asia Pacific markets are set to finish the week on a high following strong leads from European and US investors,” Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets in Sydney, said in an 

Flood-affected BOI employees receive donations

Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Upul Jayasuriya formally handed over on behalf of the BOI cash 

Legend of Leica: A camera that invented photography as we know it

Unless you’re a professional photographer or collector of rare and valuable cameras, the brand Leica 

Strathspey Workers Housing Co-operative Society holds AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Estate Workers Housing Co-operative Society of Strathspey Estate, Upcot, which is managed by Maskeliya Plantations PLC and owned by Richard Pieris Group of 

Shares slip from 10-week high on profit-taking

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares yesterday slipped from its more-than-10-week high, hit in the previous 

Higher costs drag down Nestlé Lanka June quarter profits

Nestlé Lanka PLC saw its net profit for the quarter ended June 30 (2Q16) slipping 8.4 percent year-

Hemas June net pushed up 68% by key business segments 

The diversified conglomerate, Hemas Holdings PLC increased its net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (1Q17) by as much as 68 percent to Rs.696.4 million or Rs.1.22 a share from a year ago, 

SL gets US $ 128mn ADB funds for safe water in Colombo and suburbs

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is giving Sri Lanka another loan of US $128 million to fund safe water and wastewater management in Colombo and suburbs.

Rupee ends up on bank dollar sales, cenbank spot rate

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as exporter dollar sales by a local bank and 

MUSSD to set up verification centre of taxi meters

Sri Lanka’s growing public taxi system will soon find its fare rates closely monitored with the 

Textured Jersey amongst Forbes ‘Asia’s 200 Best Under a Billion’

South Asia’s largest textile manufacturer Textured Jersey (TJ) have been placed on the Forbes “Asia’s 200 Best Under a Billion” list of 2016.  

It’s family funtime again at Abans!

Abans presents, “Family Funtime,” a morning of fun and excitement for the whole family at our Elite Showroom Kollupitiya which is scheduled for every Saturday this month from 10:00 am onwards.  

DFCC Bank forges strategic partnership with Export Development Board

DFCC Bank PLC recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board as the exclusive banking partner of the upcoming World Export Development Forum, which is set to take place in 

Economist stresses importance of int’l trade and innovation to drive economy

The Sri Lanka – Indonesia Business Council (SLIBC) which functions under the aegis of the Ceylon 

SriLankan enters into “wet lease” agreement with PIA

SriLankan Airlines has entered into a “wet lease” agreement with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), owned by the government of Pakistan, whereby an Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be leased by 

Silvermill Group wins big at Presidential Exports Awards

Silvermill Group of Companies won a total of 5 presidential export awards at a gala event held on August 9th. 

Golden Falcon Group appoints Jabeer Ali to oversee Cooper Tires

Golden Falcon Group   announced the appointment of  Jabeer Ali  as a Country Manager: (Business Development) Sri Lanka & Maldives.