Kelani Cables brings ‘Kelani Visura’ to Anuradhapura again

A brand-new ‘Kelani Visura’ electrical technicians’ workshop conducted by Kelani Cables PLC was held in Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura recently.

53 CMA management accountants pass out at May 2016 exam

The institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA), the national management accounting body in Sri Lanka incorporated by an Act of Parliament No 23 of 2009, congratulates the success of 53 management accountants passing the May 2016 examinations. 

Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery receives Presidential Export Awards

NJ Exports, the export wing of Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery, a pioneer in jewellery trade in Sri Lanka, was recognized under the jewellery sector for the years 2014 and 2015 at the Presidential Export Awards ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board.

Pakistan keen to invest in agriculture, IT and construction sectors in Sri Lanka

Pakistan is keenly interested in investing in Sri Lanka, specially in the sectors of agriculture, Information Technology and construction, Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Retired Major General Syed Shakeel Hussain announced this when he met Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake at the Finance Ministry this week.

Give2Lanka donates Rs. 1.5 millionto Berendina scholarship program

Give2Lanka (Gte) presented its first major donation, a cheque of Rs. 1.5 million, to Berendina Micro Finance Institute

Investment forum to give fresh impetus to war-ravaged North

The Northern Province is slated to receive fresh boost as it is gearing up to kick-off an investment forum coming Monday (22nd August) to showcase its potential and the opportunities it has to offer.  

Sri Lanka should be made a duty free shopping destination to attract more tourists: Pathirage

Sri Lanka should be transformed into a duty free shopping destination to attract more tourists, 

India and Sri Lanka begin talks on ETCA

The New Indian Express: India and Sri Lanka began preliminary official level talks on an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) which the two countries hope to sign by year end. 

Tokyo Cement June net up 38% as construction sector revives

Cement manufacturer, Tokyo Cement PLC, saw its June quarter (1Q17) net profit increasing 38 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rs.643.8 million amid strong top-line gains and better cost 

Laugfs June profit plunges as borrowings weigh

Diversified conglomerate, Laugfs Gas PLC saw its net profit for the June quarter (1Q17) plunging to Rs.25.8 million from Rs.325.5 million a year ago as the borrowings taken to fund the growth during 

Damro plans Singapore listing to partly fund US $ 180 mn Indian expansion

Damro Group, South Asia’s largest furniture manufacturer and Sri Lanka’s number one furniture retail 

Ansell Lanka agrees to rehire most staff fired during 2013 strike

Ansell Lanka, the local subsidiary of international glove and personal protection manufacturer Ansell Limited, has agreed to rehire most of the staff that had been fired in 2013 for going on strike at its 

Kuwait Airways Colombo Selfie Contest

Kuwait Airways Colombo organized the Selfie Contest for the excitement for its online fans to take part & win exciting gifts.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and foreign ownership debate

The tourism sector is one of Sri Lanka’s success stories of the post-war economy. The industry r

Softlogic in association with Panasonic designates Mithun Perera Sports Ambassador

Mithun Perera, Sri Lanka’s sole standard-bearer on golf courses around the world, will be supported in his quest for further golfing glory by the Softlogic Group, one of the country’s fastest-growing 

Ceylon tea: A beverage or a CSR project?

A market study on the global tea market has been recently published by Transparency Market 

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka hit all-time high in July

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka hit an all-time high in July this year. The number of arrivals which clocked 209,351, represented a growth of 19.1 percent compared to July last year and is the highest 

Fitch cuts assessment Lankan banks’ operating environment to ‘b+’ from ‘bb-’

Fitch Ratings has downgraded its assessment of Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment to ‘b+’ from ‘bb-’ and assigned a negative outlook. 

Etihad Airways joins Indian designer Manish Malhotra at Lakmé Fashion Week

Etihad Airways has teamed up with renowned Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra to showcase the artiste’s latest collection at the forthcoming Lakmé Fashion Week in Mumbai. 

Fine Furniture launches ‘Häcker SMART’ in Sri Lanka

Fine Furniture Sri Lanka, an interior product retailer launched a new range called Häcker SMART 

Esala Perahera – A top tourist attraction

A fire-dancer performs in front of the historic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, as he takes part in a 

Amana Takaful Life shares debut on CSE

Amana Takaful Life Limited (ATLL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Amana Takaful PLC, rang the opening bell to commence trading and celebrate the listing of its shares on the Diri Savi Board of the 

Int’l travel writers, bloggers and electronic media cover Kandy Perahera

In line with Sri Lanka Tourism’s strategy of promoting local events globally, Sri Lanka Tourism sponsored groups of foreign journalists and bloggers to cover the most spectacular festival in Kandy 

Janashakthi launches ‘Full Option Appathon’ next-gen smart tech challenge

Janashakthi Insurance PLC, a leading innovator in the insurance industry, launched its latest campaign to capture the innovative minds of today’s youth – the ‘Janashakthi Full Option Appathon’, 

Singer brings excitement to Jaffna through “Yaal Singer Fiesta”

Singer Sri Lanka PLC is set to bring excitement to the people of Jaffna through “Yaal Singer Fiesta”, 

Best Western Elyon Colombo marks second anniversary with excellence in hospitality

Best Western Elyon Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first ever Best Western Hotel, part of the globally 

Unilever continues to reign as country’s most respected multinational

Unilever Sri Lanka was rated as the most respected multinational company in the country yet again 

Provision reversal ups BoC June net by 36% amid narrowing margins

State-owned banking giant, Bank of Ceylon (BoC) saw its June quarter net profits growing by 36 percent to Rs.4.9 billion from a year ago amid compressing margins, slower growth in loans and 

Sri Lanka signs MoU on ICT cooperation with Huawei

During his visit to Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka jointly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of 

Oman Air expands international network to include Iraq

Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four