LOMC felicitates high-flyers of Grade-5 Scholarship Exam

LOLC Micro Credit Limited (LOMC), one of Sri Lanka’s largest microfinance providers successfully concluded its annual ‘Isuru Diriya Sisu Upahara Scholarship Awards Ceremony’ at the BMICH recently.

Hemas Piyawara enriches lives of underprivileged children

The Hemas chain of Piyawara pre-schools has, since its inception in 2002, enriched the lives of underprivileged children across Sri Lanka through a focused early childhood care and development (ECCD) programme.

NDB sponsors ‘Kurulu Kaiya’ to promote environmental responsibility

‘Kaiya’ in Sinhala means ‘gathering of people for co-operative work to achieve a common goal’. Thus ‘Kurulu Kaiya’ is a gathering aimed at promoting environmental responsibility through the celebration of the wonder of birds.

Dilmah supports 25 prison inmates to rebuild their lives

The Prison Reform and Integrate programme initiated by the Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation’s Small Entrepreneur Programme (SEP) handed over cheques to 25 prisoners to help them to rebuild their lives.

President visits Kandurata stall at Shilpa Abhimani 2017

‘Shilpa Abhimani 2017’, International Crafts Festival was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo recently.

South Asia Textiles grabs Silver at NBEA 2017

South Asia Textiles Limited, a leading Sri Lankan textile manufacturer specialised in producing exceptional quality weft knitted fabric, recently announced that the company was the recipient of the Silver award in Manufacturing – apparel, textile and leather products sector at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017.

DSI Mega 2017 shopping festival opens doors for seasonal shopaholics

The ultimate shopping festival, the DSI Mega 2017, was declared open on December 16th 2017 at the head office complex of D. Samson and Sons (Pvt.) Ltd, at No.257, High Level Road, Nawinna, Maharagama.

Three Sinha wins accolades at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur Awards

Three Sinha Group of Companies, an organisation that strives to break barriers in the roller door industry won the Gold award in Extra Large Category - National Level and the Gold award in Extra Large Category - Western Province at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the year 2017 Awards Ceremony.

Tourism authorities to call fresh bids for digital campaign

Sri Lanka will be calling for a fresh round of bids from digital publicity agencies to carry out the long-delayed digital media campaign to promote the country’s tourism industry, a cabinet spokesperson said yesterday.

BOC to raise up to Rs.8bn beef up capital base

State-owned banking giant Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is to raise up to Rs.8 billion through a listed debenture issue to fulfil the Basel III capital requirements.

‘Swadeshi Safeplus Citro’ introduced to eradicate mosquito menace

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, Sri Lanka’s foremost and pioneering herbal-personal care product manufacturer in a bid to eradicate dengue menace from the country has introduced ‘Swadeshi Safeplus Citro’ herbal mosquito repellent.

Commercial High Court restrains three Spice of Life directors

Commercial High Court issued an interim order restraining three directors of Spice of Life (Pvt.) Ltd from a purported allotment of shares as well as issuing abstracts of board papers, which have not been passed by the board of directors. 

Strategic environment of South Asia/Indian Ocean Region: Sri Lankan perspective

The Centre for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) organised an Interactive Session on ‘Strategic Environment of South Asia/Indian Ocean Region: Sri Lankan Perspective’. Pathfinder Foundation Centre for Indo-Lanka Relations Director Admiral Dr. Jayanath Colombage represented the session and following is the full text of his presentation.

Tea industry overview – January to September 2017

The third quarter of the Sri Lankan tea industry witnessed a continuation of the upward momentum with increased demand being observed from some of the major importers of Ceylon tea especially from Turkey and Russia.

Malin Goonetileke conferred with Lifetime Achievement at National Tea Awards

In commemoration of 150 years of excellence of Ceylon Tea, the Plantation Industries Ministry and Sri Lanka Tea Board hosted the National Tea Awards, at which Planters’ Association Secretary General Malin Goonetileke was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Colombo Christmas Street 2017 opens to public today

Colombo Christmas Street 2017 is set to take place from today to December 23, at Green Path, offering a whole new concept in entertainment for the second consecutive year. 

Hoping to extend maritime reach, China lavishes aid on Pakistan town

REUTERS: China is lavishing vast amounts of aid on a small Pakistani fishing town to win over locals and build a commercial deep-water port that the United States and India suspect may also one day serve the Chinese navy.

EFC HR/IR Forum underscores ‘Workplace Compliance’

The Fourth edition of the Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC) HR/IR Forum powered by Unilever Sri Lanka on the theme of ‘Workplace Compliance’ was held last week at the EFC premises.

Samaposha introduces Nutri Plus with Kurakkan to boost nation’s health

Samaposha, Sri Lanka’s favourite breakfast cereal, especially among children, has launched ‘Nutri Plus’, a new breakfast cereal for the whole family. It’s brimming with the goodness of Kurakkan, to improve the nutritional needs of the nation. Samaposha Nutri Plus Kurakkan comes in two convenient pack sizes - 200g and 500g - and is the ideal option for busy people who are interested in healthy foods to enrich their lives.

Hayleys Agri wins two Golds at National Business Excellence Awards 2017

Hayley’s Agriculture Holdings, the agribusiness division of Hayleys PLC, won sweeping recognition for its innovative agri-business practices in Sri Lanka, winning two Gold awards at the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017.

The Calm Resort and Spa wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice

The Calm Resort and Spa in Pasikuda, the truly captivating, 70-roomed beachfront property of Browns Hotels and Resorts has been recognised as TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels in 2017.

HNB-EDB introduce export credit scheme for SMEs

Hatton National Bank (HNB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has introduced a new export credit scheme for the benefit of small and medium-scale exporters in Sri Lanka. 

Access Engineering’s Marina Square to give boost to condominium living in heart of Colombo

Harbour Village (Pvt.) Ltd, a joint venture between  construction giants, Access Engineering PLC, China Harbour Engineering Company Lanka Ltd  (fully-owned subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company, Beijing China) and Singaporean retailer Mustafa’s Pte Ltd, is developing the Marina Square mixed development project in North Colombo. Mirror Business sat down for a chat with Access Engineering Managing Director Christopher Josh

‘They Call Him Ken’ proceeds presented to charity

Former Chairman of John Keells Holdings Deshamanya Ken Balendra, who saw the release of his biography - They Call Him Ken - written by Savithri Rodrigo in September this year, presented the proceeds of the books sold thus far to the designated charity, Friends of Prisoners’ Children 

Four ways to drive diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The global workplace is evolving and women are the next emerging market in the world (Ernst and Young, 2013).

Sunshine Holdings announces new appointment to director board

The board of directors of Sunshine Holdings PLC appointed Sanjeev Shishoo, formerly Corporate Vice President of global healthcare giant, Novo Nordisk’s Global Service Centre (GSC), in Bangalore, as a Director of the company.

John Keells IT wins MERIT at APICTA 2017 in Dhaka

Evinta Departure Control System (Evinta DCS), a product by John Keells IT,wonthe merit award at the recently

H-Connect Gains Recognition at Regional Shared Services

H-Connect was the proud recipient of the Bronze award at the Shared Service and Outsourcing Network (SSON)

Inspire Christmas joie de vivre with The Body Shop’s seasonal collection

Nothing says Christmas like a thoughtful gift, and it’s definitely the season to gift loved ones their favourites

Slim Dons Double Crowns With Prestigious Awards

For the very first time in its history, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing competed in the 53rd Annual Report Awards