SLT ‘Sisu Damseriya’ essay competition winners collect prizes

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) in its bid to boost knowledge among school children and mould them into becoming useful citizens in society under the programme titled ‘Sisu Damseriya’, organised an essay 

Hameedia’s Hussain Sadique in new strategic role

Hameedia (Pvt.) Ltd Deputy Managing Director Hussain Sadique, who headed the group’s operations will exit the group’s Management Committee in order to function in a strategic business capacity outside the core business sector. 

SLAAPS holds Residential Seminar/Workshop 2015

The Sri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS) had its Annual Residential Seminar/Workshop for the 22nd consecutive year at the Club Palm Bay, Marawila recently.

Embark’s third independent store opens in Kandy

Embark, the fashion brand with a unique cause, has opened its third independent store in Kandy, a city with which it has built a strong affinity. Located at No 30 on the third floor of the Kandy City Centre (KCC) mall, the Embark store is a more compact version of the standalone Embark

Prima supports All Island School Games 2015

Extending its commitment to uplifting active school sports, Prima sponsored the All Island School Games held at Mahinda Rajapakse International Stadium, Diyagama recently.

Flora partners Punarjeewa Heart Walk

In a reflection of a consistent commitment to developing a healthy lifestyle, Flora recently joined hands with Punarjeewa Dr. Soma Edirisinghe Heart Walk 2015 as the national sponsor for the event. 

CMA staff receives management training

The Institute of the Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka conducted a training programme for its staff, taking another positive step in its efforts to increase the quality of the services provided to its membership, as well as its students. 

DHL Express celebrates 35 years in Sri Lanka

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, marks 35 years of operations in Sri Lanka this year. DHL Express entered the Sri Lanka market in 1980 as the pioneering logistics company in the country. Today, the company records a dominant market share,

Holmes, Pollard & Stott celebrates 25 years

Pioneering advertising agency giant Holmes Pollard & Stott (HP&S) is this year celebrating its 25th anniversary of creating and executing some of the most inspiring ideas seen and heard in the local media industry.

PLC Trincomalee branch drives Int’l Coastal Clean-Up Day

A beach clean-up week commencing from September 19 to 23 was declared to mark and energize the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) 2015 Day. This national programme covered the entire coastal stretch round the country 

Borella Mahapola Lotto Centre now offers even more services

With a commitment to convenience resulting in recent game-changers including the Mahapola Lotto mobile fleet, lotteries innovator Mahapola Lotto is now offering, via its Borella Mahapola Lotto Centre, a single one-stop-shop to serve the needs of both its prize winners and ticket sellers. 

4rEver’s ‘Tiki Baby’ reaches out to newborns on Children’s Day

Expectant mothers, who gave birth to their little bundle of joy on October 1, 2015, were in for a very pleasant surprise, courtesy of ‘Tiki Baby’, the latest offering for babies from 4rever Skin Naturals.

E FM and CH & FC host biggest Rugby World Cup screenings in Sri Lanka

As the final stages of the so far thrilling Rugby World Cup 2015 kick off, E FM is taking audience frenzy to the next level by hosting the biggest Rugby World Cup screenings at the CH & FC grounds at Maitland Crescent in Colombo 7. 

JKF launches child abuse prevention awareness

John Keells Foundation (JKF) – the social responsibility entity of the John Keells group – launched child abuse prevention awareness with the first such programme being conducted for school children of Colombo 2

Baby Cheramy awards ‘Senehasa Pathurai, Thaagi Uthurai’ promo winners

Baby Cheramy, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 baby care brand, successfully concluded the awards ceremony of ‘Senehasa Pathurai, Thaagi Uthurai’ consumer promotion. It was a thrilling and a jubilant day for the brand as well as its loyal consumers.

SLFFA to hold Cricket Sixes 2015

Following the popularity and success of its initial Six-A-Side Cricket Carnival held in 2009/2010, and the follow up in 2011 and 2013, the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association 

COYLE Entrepreneurial Forum sparks tangible truths and determined successes

The COYLE Sampath Bank Entrepreneurial Forum 2015 kicked off with four panellists speaking about their personal journeys and the challenges they faced along the way to success and how they overcame each challenge.

Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Ridee Viharaya for 3rd time

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC - the pioneer herbal - personal care products manufacturer once again illuminated the Rideegama, Ridee Viharaya temple situated in the Kurunegala District. The ‘Aloka Pooja’ was carried out under the theme, 

Nawaloka Hospital nurses take Florence Nightingale pledge

Seventy nurses of the Nawaloka School of Nursing took the Nightingale pledge at the Nawaloka Hospital recently. This marks the completion of their initial training at the school and their commitment to the profession.

Stax and Sarvodaya Fusion foster social business entrepreneurship among youth

Stax Inc. and Sarvodaya Fusion recently commenced a pilot corporate social responsibility (CSR) project titled ‘OWNit!’ to provide entrepreneurship guidance and IT skills to youth from selected schools in the Kotte area. 

Rupee steady amid importer dollar demand

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee traded steady yesterday despite dollar demand from importers as banks did not trade the greenback above 141.05, which is seen as the central bank’s desired level, dealers said.

Experts call for change in financial sector rules and regulations

Sri Lanka must change rules and regulations pertaining to the financial sector, veteran industry players said. “Banking regulations say that you can’t own more than 15 percent of a bank. In Malaysia and other places, it’s quite open. In Malaysia if you want to own 51 

Budget - 2016 dates amended for parliamentary program

The parliamentary programme for the Budget 2016 which was approved at the previous meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers has now been amended on a  proposal made by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

Tea industry continues to move towards negative growth trajectory in September

The tea industry continues to move towards a negative growth trajectory with production and revenue for  September showing a YoY decline of 7.5 percent and 15.5 percent. However, improved purchases from key markets in the Asian region indicate the situation could improve if the demand sustains.

Finance Minister tells private sector to expect revolutionary budget

Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake sending a clear and tangible message to the private sector in the country yesterday said that the sectors of the economy will be opened, enabling the private sector as well to play an equal role with the government. 

Govt. must prioritise what fiscal policy can and ought to do: IPS

Fiscal policy has been acknowledged to be the key towards much needed economic reforms, but the new government must prioritise what the policy can, and ought to do when putting together the upcoming budget, asserted influential think tank, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) this week.

RDB launches strategic planning process with MTI

MTI Consulting initiated the five-year strategic planning process for the Regional Development Bank (RDB), the largest development bank in Sri Lanka, with an interactive kick-off workshop session recently. 

NCC and SME Factors Lanka to conduct seminar on factoring

The National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) in association with SME Factors Lanka Ltd is conducting a forum on ‘Factoring For SMEs’ on  Thursday, 

China’s Yunnan Province wants more commercial ties with Sri Lanka

A delegation from China’s Yunnan Province visited Sri Lanka last week in a bid to boost commercial ties between the Chinese province and Sri Lanka.

Job Fair in Polonnaruwa on November 4

National Human Resources Development Council of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) of Sri Lanka and the Vocational Training Institutions is conducting a Job/Career Fair on Wednesday,...