Student Design Exhibition Showcases City School of Architecture’s 30 Years of Excellence in Archite

Commemorating its 30th anniversary, The City School of Architecture (Colombo) Ltd (CSA) organized an Open Day Exhibition on 5th and 6th November 2016,

People's Bank Colombo Outer Region – Overall Athletic Champions of People’s Bank Sports Meet

People’s Bank Annual Sports Meet organized by the People’s Bank Sport Club, was recently concluded at the Vincent Dias Grounds, Badulla. 

Aviraté unveils Christmas collection to its diva customers

Aviraté, an international lifestyle fashion brand owned by Timex Garments (Pvt) Ltd, recently unveiled its drop-dead gorgeous Christmas collection to its diva customers who were invited

CB’s regulatory forbearance has contributed to bank under-capitalization: Fitch

The regulatory forbearance or Central Bank’s failure to strictly enforce minimum capital rules has led 

FinMin alleges small exporters want SVAT to continue fraudulent activities

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday alleged that parties calling for the 

Rupee edges down on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended marginally weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from 

Shares end 8-day losing streak

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares snapped an eight-day falling streak to end slightly higher yesterday, 

Dialog Axiata incorporates BPO subsidiary

Dialog Axiata PLC has incorporated a fully owned subsidiary to carry out Business Process Outsourcing 

Rupee edges down on importer dollar demand; stx up

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee was trading weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from importers 

Union Assurance September quarter profit up over higher life premiums

Despite the challenging market conditions with pressures rising on disposable incomes and the need of an insurance policy becomes less of a priority, life insurer, Union Assurance PLC (UAL), increased both its gross written premiums (GWPs) and profits during its recent quarter ended September.  UAL posted a net profit of Rs.70.8 million recording an increase of 39 percent on year but the profits did not include a surplus from the life busine

BCC products reintroduced to market with new face

The BCC Lanka (British Ceylon Corporation), launched by the British nearly 100 years back, currently operates under the Ministry of State Enterprises Development under the theme ‘From Your Organization For You’ under a new management, 

Catwalk Textile to hold ‘Body weight donation’ programme tomorrow

Catwalk Textile Palace of Matara has taken the history of Sri Lanka’s social service activities to an entirely new dimension. It has made the necessary arrangements to donate a whole plethora of gifts to low-income families with more than five children.

SriLankan bags Leading International Airline title again

Sri Lanka’s national carrier and oneworld member, SriLankan Airlines bagged the Leading International Airline title yet again at the Maldives Travel Awards recently. 

Flame honours Little Asia Emporium

Little Asia Emporium, a renowned and a leading fashion store housing textiles of the finest design excelled at Flame Awards, organized by the Western Provincial Council under the Decorated Saris Section in textiles. 

Zhara hotel system partners with global travel technology leader RateGain

JKCS’ award-winning hotel software Zhara Hotel System, recently entered into a strategic alliance with RateGain - a leader in hospitality and travel technology solutions worldwide. 

HNB concludes ‘Gami Pubuduwa’ Field Officers’ Conference on high note

Hatton National Bank (HNB) celebrated the 27th milestone year of its flagship microfinance scheme, ‘Gami Pubuduwa’ (Village Awakening), at the annual Field Officers’ Conference, which included a series of educational and personal development events and concluded on a high note with an awards ceremony to honour its field force for their contribution in the years 2014 and 2015. 

Hayleys wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2016’

Hayleys PLC emerged as the winner of the ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2016,’ for the 

UB Finance launches FLEXiT fixed deposit

FLEXiT fixed deposit launched by UB Finance in November 2016 is another innovative investment product introduced by the company in keeping with its premise to offer its clientele a better deal with maximum returns, flexibility, security and unparallel service. 

EFL unveils Sri Lanka’s second largest rooftop solar power plant

Continuing to deliver on a longstanding commitment to sustainability, EFL opened a solar power plant in Wellampitiya on 16th November. 

DFCC Bank amongst Business Today’s Top 30 Companies for FY2015/16

DFCC Bank was felicitated as one of the Best Performing Public Quoted Companies in Sri Lanka at the 2015/16 Business Today Top 30 Awards, at an august ceremony recently held at The Hilton Colombo. DFCC Bank CEO Arjun Fernando received the award from Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. 

Samsung provides smartphones to 100 visually challenged undergraduates

Samsung Sri Lanka recently extended support towards empowering 100 visually impaired undergraduates with smartphones that would enable them to make extensive use of digital technology in their studies. 

CA Sri Lanka members serve on top IFAC committees

Six members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), including the institute’s incumbent President Lasantha Wickremasinghe and several past presidents, have been appointed by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) to serve in some of its top committees. 

Ceylinco Life takes doctors to over 2,000 people in 10 months

Nearly 2,200 people have received free medical checks this year courtesy of Ceylinco Life under the life insurance leader’s ‘Waidya Hamuwa’ (Meet the Doctor) community programme, which has benefitted some 135,000 people in 13 years.

Janashakthi continues to nurture next generation of insurance professionals

Janashakthi Insurance recognised six students of the Wayamba University ‘Insurance and Valuation Degree’ batch for their outstanding performance at a special awards ceremony recently, where the batches of 2015 and 2016 were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals along with cash prizes.

Walkers remains Asia’s only certified green fleet for 4th straight year

Walkers Tours Limited retained its title as Asia’s first and only to own a vehicle fleet that is certified with the leading global environmental sustainability accreditation ‘CarbonNeutral’, for a fourth consecutive year. 

Sri Lanka’s newest travel startup focuses on personalized travel planning

Founded by Savindri Talgodapitiya and Vindhya Buthpitiya, The Fields Travel Company focuses on making sure you have the best trip possible every time, whether you are a first-time adult traveler or an experienced jetsetter.

HNB Grameen donates school equipment to Polonnaruwa Kudawewa Vidyalaya

HNB Grameen Finance Ltd recently extended its support to Kudawewa Vidyalaya in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa, in connection with the Universal Children’s Day. 

Pan Asia Bank opens 81st branch in Kaduwela

Pan Asia Bank ceremonially opened its 81st branch in Kaduwela yesterday, at No: 508/4, Avissawella Road, Kaduwela.

Sri Lanka Insurance’s Call to Donate campaign a success

The Call to Donate campaign, launched by Sri Lanka Insurance (SLI) on November 1, has become an outstanding success, attracting over 500,000 missed calls within the short space of two weeks, long before its deadline of November 30.   

World Sight Day sees free spectacles donated, cataract surgeries performed

World Sight Day 2016 was successfully concluded with this year’s commemorative efforts, which began with a walkathon from Viharamahadevi Park to Independence Square.