Café Bagatalle – a celebration of healthy food and healthy living

Taking its name after the Colombo 03 street on which it is located, Café Bagatalle, emerges as a gastronomic have

SLPA-owned Jaya Container Terminal records steady growth since October

The Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), owned and operated by Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), has recorded steady growth in operating volumes since October 2017.  Accordingly, container operations at the JCT have increased by 5.3 percent in October, 8.2 percent in November and 13.9 percent in December 2017.  

Green Watts to construct 10 MW dendro power plant in Kalawaaragama

Green Watts (Pvt) Ltd announced plans to construct the first 10 MW dendro power plant in Sri Lanka at Kalawaaragama in the Moneragala district.  The power plant is scheduled to be commissioned in September 2018. 

President says US $58bn foreign debt under previous govt. unaccounted for

REUTERS:  Sri Lanka’s President said on Friday that more than US $58 billion, or 90 percent, of foreign loans borrowed by the previous government was unaccounted for in Finance Ministry records.

Samsung Sri Lanka launches Galaxy A8+ to local market

Samsung Sri Lanka, the country’s biggest and most trusted smartphone brand has launched Galaxy A8+, a stylish new smartphone with an attitude. Galaxy A8+ carries forward the legacy of Samsung’s A series smartphones with its stylish design and flagship features at never-seen-before prices.

Singer Sri Lanka goes to courts over Jothipala hit song

On 19th January 2018, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC instituted an intellectual property action bearing no. HC (Civil) 05/2018/IPin the Commercial High Court against Tissa Nagodavithana (Pvt) Ltd alleging that an unlawful demand has been made on Singer (Sri Lanka) in respect of the usage of H.R. Jothipala’s song ‘Sudupata Meedum Galala’ owing to the reason that Singer (Sri Lanka) had used the said song for one of its advertisements in r

Commerce Ministry effects 48-hour black pepper export clearance

A breakthrough in the Ceylon black pepper gridlock came this week as Sri Lanka suddenly abolished its long practiced, slow export clearance timeline on its reputed king of spices along with an announcement that the Commerce Minister himself is planning to visit New Delhi to resolve incompatibilities on the reception of Ceylon black pepper in the Indian marketplace. 

Pathfinder and NUS to hold ‘Belt & Road’ symposium in Singapore

The Pathfinder Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) is planning to organize a one-day joint symposium on “The Belt and Road Initiative: the Politics, Potentials & Partnerships”. 

UK economy picks up at end of tough 2017

Many experts had predicted economic chaos in the event of a Brexit vote in the nation’s 2016 referendum, but this has so far failed to materialise. Britons narrowly voted to leave the European Union, with departure scheduled for March 2019.

Mexican minister suggests legalizing marijuana in tourist spots

AFP: Mexico’s tourism minister this week proposed legalizing recreational marijuana use in Baja California Sur and Quintana Roo, two of the country’s most popular states for tourists.

Asian dealers resume dollar-selling after Trump rally

AFP: The dollar edged back down in Asia yesterday as a Donald Trump-inspired surge petered out with analysts tipping the US unit to continue weakening. The resumption in the greenback’s sell-off reversed early gains in Tokyo, which ended down for a third day, though Hong Kong surged to new peaks in mixed equity trade.

Shares hit 2-wk closing high

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose for a third straight session to hit a two-week closing high yesterday, led by telecom shares, but trading was dull as investors waited for direction amid political concerns over local-government elections next month, dealers said. 

Rupee firms as banks, exporters sell dollars in dull trade

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly firmer yesterday, further moving away from a record low hit earlier this week, as banks and exporters sold dollars in dull trade, dealers said. 

It’s a wrap at Café Mocha

In a world where life is a rat race, a good cup of coffee has gradually evolved into a vital part of our lives. Everyone from workaholics to students and even the artistic ones often look to a finely brewed cup of coffee to provide them with a boost of energy to either kick start their day, a dose of inspiration or a means to wind down after a hard day’s work.  

Endless crabs at Thuna Paha by Waters Edge

Surrounded by picturesque waterways on an island of its own lies Colombo’s most authentic Sri Lankan restaurant ‘Thuna Paha’ by Waters Edge. Embodying the uniqueness of a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and caraway that becomes the ‘super spice’ that is the staple of most Sri Lankan dishes, Thuna Paha by Waters Edge in the month of January brings together the unique flavours of our nation and combines them with on

SLTC new degree programmes attract record number of students

Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Sri Lanka’s only corporate-powered, research-based, fully-residential engineering and technology university campus, is attracting a record number of student registrations for the 2018 intake for the newly launched B.Sc (Hons) and B.Tech (Hons) degree programmes. 

CMC with private sector launches litter bin project

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) together with Jetwing Hotels, Janasakthi Insurence, Expo Property Developers, Harpo, Hayleys, AIA Insurance, Richardson and Abans will install 1000 litter bins in an effort to keep the Colombo city streets clean.

Jaffna International Trade Fair opens

The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2018), the largest consumer exhibition and trade fair in the fast-growing Northern region opened yesterday, for the 9th consecutive year. Here Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage and Northern Provincial Council Chief Minister C. V. Vigneswaran taking a look at products on display.

DFCC Bank’s association with Fairway Galle Literary Festival creates a buzz

As the official banking partner for the Fairway Galle Literary Festival scheduled from January 24 to 28, 2018, DFCC Bank’s customers can look forward to enjoying a range of literary-related events at the festival. 

Samsung Sri Lanka Launches Galaxy A8+

Samsung Sri Lanka, the country’s biggest and most trusted smartphone brand, today launched Galaxy A8+

Nations Mobile Banking rewards new users with Samsung Galaxy Note 8

New users who download the Nations Trust Bank’s Nations Mobile Banking App, who register online and perform at least one transaction using the app are automatically entered into a draw to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Epic Technology commences 20th year of tech dominance in SL

Epic Technology Group, Sri Lanka’s premier and regional award winning technology leader synonymous for innovative FinTech solutions, commenced its 20th year of operations at a simple ceremony held at the company headquarters in Battaramulla on January 2nd, 2018.

eZ Cash enables smart and convenient QR functionality

Sri Lanka’s first and largest mobile money and payment service, eZ Cash, announced the launch of the Quick Response (QR) code feature on its cutting edge eZ Cash app, enabling ‘Scan to Pay’ and ‘Scan to Transfer’ services via smartphone for the first time in Sri Lanka.

BOC introduces B-App for maximum banking convenience

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) presents its mobile banking solution to resolve day-to-day banking needs with a touch of a button and help out to give more space in life for loved ones.

Ceylinco Life policyholders in winning start to 2018

Five policyholder families from Anamaduwa, Wellawatte, Wennappuwa, Thambuththegama and Piliyandala won an all-expenses-paid holiday in Rome at the 11th edition of Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion, while another 10 families were selected for a tour of China, a further 25 families to visit Singapore, and 725 families for a day at the Leisure World theme park.

People’s Bank obtains world’s highest accreditation for IT security

In a landmark achievement, People’s Bank with prestige, has become the first and only state bank to obtain ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification the world’s highest accreditation for information protection and security, from the international Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the bank’s entire Information Technology System. The certification is awarded in recognition of the bank’s stringent information security managem

Deen Brothers Imports hosts annual school supplies donation ceremony

The annual donation ceremony of school books and equipment organised by Deen Brothers Imports (Pvt.) Ltd was held recently.

DFCC Bank and National Eye Bank carry out eye donation campaign

DFCC Bank became the first bank in Sri Lanka to partner with the National Eye Bank (NEB) in conducting a successful eye donation campaign, which resulted in 300 donors comprising of DFCC staff and the general public pledging their eyes to the cause of alleviating corneal blindness.

David Pieris Group trains Northern women in auto repair

The David Pieris Group successfully concluded another programme to train women for repairing Bajaj three wheelers in Kilinochchi recently.

HNB Grameen Finance hands over new home to deserving customer

Sri Lanka’s most trusted micro finance partner, HNB Grameen Finance Ltd handed over a home to one of their customers recently that was built by utilising funds of the ‘Mehewara’ fund which comprises voluntary cash contributions of staff members of the bank.