Silvermill ready to make New Year delicious and wonderful

?Celebrating Avurudu this year just got a little easier and a whole lot tastier with Silvermill Real Coconut Milk! Prepare some of the most popular Avurudu recipes like mung guli, kokis, milk toffee...

Dilly’s Voyages: Avurudu Collection

?“Dilly’s established itself in 1987 as a women’s fashion retails store specializing in unique design pieces using fabric sourced from around the world.  Over the years...

Dialog revamps range of internet cards with additional data

?Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, revamped its range of internet cards with additional data for everyone.  Starting from end March, users of Sri Lanka’s fastest 3.75G (HSPA +),

Odiris Engineering goes online for Avurudhu with Takas

?Kitchen appliance supplier Odiris Engineering announced recently that its range of products is now available on Takas.lk, the trusted name in e-commerce in Sri Lanka with currently the largest offering of electronics in the market.

LG’s innovative range of appliances - No.1 choice in Sri Lanka

?Abans flagship brand LG is the market leader for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators with a strong demand for other home appliances, IT equipment, and mobile phones. 

Cinnamon red Colombo emerges as Best Mid-Market New Hotel in South Asia

?Cinnamon red Colombo, part of the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts chain, won the ‘Best New Hotel of the Year’ award in the ‘Mid-Market’ segment at the 11th Hotel Investment Conference - South Asia (HICSA) 2015, held on the 7th and 8th April in New Delhi. 

Holcim Lanka and NAITA develop National Competency Standard for multi-skilling

?Holcim Lanka in partnership with National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) has developed a National Competency Standard (NCS) for the multi-skilled technician. 

Sunquick creates Golden moments with “Sunquick Gold”

?Sunquick, Sri Lanka’s popular brand in the Fruit Squash and Cordial market has reached yet another milestone through the introduction of a new flavour to its product portfolio. 

Avirate opens at Liberty Plaza

?Avirate opened its latest fashionable store at Liberty Plaza new retail podium recently. The exclusive fashion store which caters to the modern woman with its fashionable western wear range,

Customs chief urges exporters to make his department busy

?It appears that the Customs Department has plenty of free time on its hands during the normal operating hours, bringing to question the rationality of Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake implementing a 24/7 clearance service at the Customs. 

Central Finance in Rs.3bn debenture issue

?Central Finance Company PLC (CF) is raising up to Rs.3 billion through a debenture issue. The proposed issue has been assigned an expected rating of A+(lka) in line with the company’s rating by Fitch Rating Lanka.

Higher earnings, power business exit, improve Hemas outlook: Fitch

?Fitch Ratings Lanka has revised the outlook on Hemas Holdings PLC’s national rating of A+(lka) to Positive from Stable due the company’s improved risk profile and earnings amid divestment of its power business and improved performance of core business segments. 

BoC says GM Gunasekera placed on leave to facilitate investigation

?Bank of Ceylon (BoC) yesterday said its General Manger D.M. Gunasekera has been placed on leave to facilitate an independent and impartial investigation into certain key functional areas of the bank.

Kuoni and Delmege jointly launch DVMS in Sri Lanka

Kuoni Business Travel (Pvt) Ltd India launched its very own Dubai Visa & Marhaba Services (DVMS) in Sri Lanka, partnering with Delmege Forsyth & Co. Ltd.

Norfolk Foods explores product innovation with 3D Concept Studio

?Norfolk Foods, a joint venture of British and Sri Lankan origin, has utilised 3D printing to innovate and customise their food production to suit their customer’s needs. 

First National Hotel Management Conference to kick start in May

?The Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association has announced the launch of its first ever Hotel Management Conference, scheduled to be held on 12th & 13th May at Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo. 

Centenary birth anniversary of first Sri Lankan-born CCC Chairman

?The centenary birth anniversary of late S.T.L. de Soysa, who was the first Sri Lankan-born Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, falls today (April 9th).

HNB Assurance fame Manjula to head NITF

Former HNB Assurance PLC and HNB General Insurance Managing Director Manjula de Silva has been appointed the Chairman of National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) with effect from April 6, 2015 by the Ministry of Policy Planning and Economic Affairs.

Bourse edges up; volumes thin due to holidays

?REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended slightly higher yesterday on select buying, in stagnated market as many investors and brokers have stayed away ahead of holidays, dealers said.

Pakistani Commerce Minister due here

?A business delegation led by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka within next three months to explore investment opportunities in the country, a media communiqué by President Maithripala Sirisena’s office said.

Government eyes self-sufficiency in energy with no clear definition of energy security

?While the higher ranks within the government are setting ambitious targets in becoming self-sufficient in energy, it appears that the very definition of energy security has not yet been stipulated.

UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director meets Harsha

?The visiting UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director Haoliang Xu had discussions with the Policy Planning and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva recently. 

Lamudi.lk takes closer look at change, investment prospects within Colombo

?From an ancient port city to a lively investment hotspot, the city of Colombo has come a long way to become the next big technology hub of South Asia.

CIMA Speech Crafters wow audience

?CIMA Sri Lanka concluded the famous Master Course in Speech Craft - ‘A-Z in Effective Speaking’ on a grand scale and successful note last week at the CIMA Auditorium. 

Laugfs appoints Murali Prakash to board

?Laugfs recently announced the appointment of Murali Prakash to the board of directors of Laugfs Gas PLC and Laugfs Holdings Limited with effect from April 1, 2015. Prakash will serve as a Non-Executive Director of the Laugfs Gas PLC board.

Commercial Credit’s popular film bears more fruit

?At the SLIM Nielsen People’s Choice Awards (SLIM Nielsen Peoples Awards 2015) held recently at Waters Edge, Commercial Credit was awarded SLIM Nielsen Peoples Advertisement of the Year for the brand’s ‘Amba Seeya’ television short film.

Laksala launches ‘Special Avurudu Festivities’

Laksala launched ‘Special Avurudu Festivities’, a special programme for the upcoming festive season, with the presence of Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, at the Laksala Thummulla showroom recently. 

CBL and NADeP continue to support Uva Province bee honey industry

?Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) in collaboration with the National Agribusiness Development Programme (NADeP), renewed its support to bee honey producers in some selected villages in the Uva Province, launching a mega project recently at the Economic Center in Keppetipola, Bandarawela.

Dialog Television adds 15 new channels increasing offering to 112

?Sri Lanka’s leading direct-to-home satellite entertainment network, Dialog Television, got even better with the addition of 15 new exciting channels to its line-up – at no additional fee to the customer. 

Mallika Hemachandra to make Avurudu more meaningful

? “Avurudu” is synonymous with family and traditions, flowers and birds, sweetmeats, and games. It is a time for new beginnings, and a time to spend with family. It is also a time to exchange gifts in a spirit of goodwill and love.