Plantation crisis politically motivated: Digambaram

?The current crisis in the plantation industry is caused by worker union leaders and politicians manipulating workers to achieve their own ends, according to the Plantation Industry Development Minister...

H’tota Port to get US$ 400mn ship repairing centre

A ship repairing centre with an investment of US$ 400 million consisting of dry docks and floating docks will be constructed at the Hambantota Port in the near future, while fuel bunkering services will be renewed, according to Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

Lanka Hospitals hosts gala dinner for consultant doctors

?More than 300 resident and visiting medical consultants of Lanka Hospitals joined the Chairman and board of directors for a light evening of fellowship at Cinnamon Grand Oak Room recently.

EDB claims only 4% of Ceylon Tea brewed locally

A whopping 96 percent of Pure Ceylon Tea production volumes leave Sri Lanka to serve ...

Oil prices steady after volatile week of trading

Oil prices were little moved in early Asian trading yesterday...

Baby Cheramy kicks off ‘Senehasa Pathurai, Thegi Uthurai’ competition

As an initiative to recognize and reward mothers for their abundance of love,..

Hutch sponsors ‘GetnAiled’ gaming challenge for second time

In an effort to enhance the local competitive gaming standard to the international, ...

EWIS conducts Jaffna forum on use of Secondary Schools Technological Labs

Yet another phase of a series of forums was carried out by EWIS with the collaboration...

IWS, ZILLIONe power CA Sri Lanka’s Strategic Summit as Silver sponsors

The biggest ever strategy summit in Sri Lanka, organised by the Institute...

Lamudi examines possibilities of building int’l structures in SL

Sri Lanka is growing towards a real estate investment-friendly environment....

Althaf and Sheranga set pace in Taipei

Ogilvy Pacesetters, a leadership programme in the region initiated...

Success Media to conduct an array of programmes

Success Media is a brand name that associates itself with personality...

Women’s Chamber holds Members’ Day

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce...

Amãna Bank ties up with wow.lk

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier bank to operate in full conformity...

ILO Director-General to attend International Conference on Financing for Development

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO),...

Shell buys Morgan Stanley’s Europe gas and power trade book

 Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) has acquired Morgan Stanley’s (MS.N) European gas and...

French economy minister upbeat on new Greek proposals

 Greece’s last-minute proposals to secure an aid deal could meet the expectations...

IBM unveils ‘breakthrough’ computer chip

IBM on Thursday unveiled a powerful new chip which the company

Rupee steady for 6th session in dull trade

The Sri Lankan rupee was steady for a sixth straight session yesterday..

Ukraine offers huge state firms to foreign investors

 Ukraine said Thursday it would offer nearly 350 state firms for sale to foreign..

Clean & Clear launches ‘See the Real Me’ global campaign

Clean & Clear a flagship brand under the Johnson &Johnson portfolio,....

New set of economic data flounders previous estimates

The rebasing exercise carried out by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) has revealed that Sri Lanka’s economy grew only 4.5 percent in 2014 as opposed to the projected 7.4 percent. 

Cargills Food City outlets to facilitate foreign remittance transactions

Cargills Bank, a subsidiary of Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, has launched a facility to allow the receiving of foreign remittances through Cargills Food City outlets.

Hambantota Port’s stage II water filling ceremony tomorrow

?The water filling ceremony of stage II of the Hambantota Port is scheduled to be held tomorrow (July 11), under the patronage of Ports and Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga.

CSE to introduce new rules to make IPOs more transparent

A couple of rules are being contemplated to be introduced for future initial public offerings (IPOs) at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to empower potential investors to make better decisions in subscribing to new share issues.

Asiri Hospital completes Horton Place land sale

?Softlogic Group company Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC has concluded the sale and transfer of land occupied by Asha Central in Horton Place for Rs. 2.7 billion, a market announcement said.

Unilever Sri Lanka honours dealers at Muthupalasa Awards

Unilever Sri Lanka felicitated its most valued dealers at the 11thannual Muthupalasa Awards...

DSI introduces ‘Florsheim’ footwear brand for the fashion-conscious

DSI has once again, stepped onto the forefront of showcasing yet another world class...

Chopard previews exclusive collection of watches and jewellery at Chatham Luxury

Swiss luxury brand Chopard announced the launch of an exclusive collection of limited...

Competition, climatic changes, worker wages threat global tea industry: CCC study

Competition from other beverages, climatic changes and worker wages are seen as key...