SriLankan helps crackdown on illicit travel through BIA

SriLankan Airlines is playing an increasingly important role in the campaign by government agencies to 

Emirates brings first scheduled A380 service to Vienna

The world’s largest passenger aircraft comes to Austria on July 1, 2016, as Emirates announces that it 

Sri Lanka showcases Beeralu lace at London’s Asia House Fair

The annual Asia House Fair is a unique shopping extravaganza in London giving people the chance to 

Record number of Janashakthi high-fliers qualifies for MDRT membership

Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced that 16 members from its Life Insurance Sales team had qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) membership in 2016, marking a significant miles

AIIB to unlock South Asia’s economic potential

South Asia’s economic potential has long been constrained by low levels of economic integration. Despite

Technomedics launches Dreams Sleep Centre

Technomedics, a leading turnkey solutions provider in the healthcare industry, has invested in a first-of-its-kind

HNB Grameen introduces leasing

HNB Grameen, which pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka, has augmented its product portfolio with the introduction of leasing facilities.

Climate change impacts, agriculture and a toxin-free Sri Lanka

On March 6, 2016, the Government of Sri Lanka launched the ‘Vasa Visa Nethi Ratak’ - a three-year programme

WiLAT Sri Lanka Forum celebrates third anniversary

The third anniversary of Women in Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (WiLAT) forum was held on March

Hemas Hospitals awarded full reaccreditation with ACHSI

Hemas Hospitals, a market leader in healthcare, was recently awarded full reaccreditation for another four years, 

Wish our team for the World T20 and win big with Dialog

Another 15 Sri Lankan cricket fans won a chance to watch their favourite cricketers in action, this time

Tokyo Cement Super Quiz Season 3 preliminaries end, televised finals begin

The Tokyo Cement Super Quiz Season 3 ended its preliminary rounds recently, culminating with the Colombo and Gampaha district legs. 

BOC cards offer 50% discount at Malu-Malu, Kithala, Aliya Resorts

Everybody needs a getaway to move away from the everyday hustle of day-to-day life. Now one can enjoy 

PIM Speech Craft Program Grand Finale today

The Grand Finale of the Speech Crafter Program of  the Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM) 

Chris Packham, Paul Goldstein to be in Sri Lanka with Cinnamon and HSBC Premier

Cinnamon Holidays together with HSBC Premier will bring together the biggest wildlife show yet, presented by Paul Goldstein and Chris Packham on April 2, 2016 at the Stables at Park Street Mews.

Amil Industries introduces Barrier Gates manufactured in Italy

Amil Industries Pvt Ltd, one of the  leading Swing/Sliding gate manufacturers in Sri Lanka has now introduced the imported Italian made Barrier Gates to the Sri Lankan market.  The

Roca equips bathroom spaces of Eiffel Tower

Roca’s products have been chosen to equip the bathroom spaces of the renovated Eiffel Tower.  Having

Lanka Hospitals becomes first JCIA-accredited hospital to perform bone marrow transplant in Sri Lank

In yet another record breaking milestone in the private healthcare industry in Sri Lanka, the multi-award

GREENING SUPPLY CHAINSFOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW

As we approach earth hour on 19thMarch, I thought it is important to create awareness among professionals as to how we should contribute to a sustainable tomorrow through our actions.

Aitken Spence Hotel in debt/equity swap with subsidiary

Aitken Spence PLC’s hospitality arm, Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC, last week decided to accept

Private sector outraged over repeated power outages

Trade association representatives yesterday expressed serious concern over the all-island power outage

Minimum wage bill evokes mixed sentiments from private sector

The passing of a bill on minimum wage in parliament on Friday received mixed views from the private sector stakeholders, 

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016 to kick off today

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016, a private sector-organised event to promote investments to Sri Lanka, 

FinMin meets IMF Chief

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine

Kelani Cables holds maiden dealer convention in Northern Province

Kelani Cables PLC held a dealer convention for its Northern region dealers who do a persistent service. 

Matchstix smartphone app set to “ignite the spark” with Airtel in Sri Lanka

Matchstix, Sri Lanka’s new smartphone app is set to light up the social networking landscape by allowing hundreds and thousands of Sri Lankans to establish new friendships and connections.  The Matchstix app was officially introduced to the Sri Lankan market at the grand “Ignite the Spark” Launch Party held at Park Street Mews recently, attracting fans, users, socialites, celebrities and VIP guests.

ComBank opens Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit in Neluwa

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened its 14th Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit (AMFU) in Neluwa in the Galle District to facilitate the bank’s efforts to support micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in the area including commercial-scale agriculture entrepreneurs.

Qatar Airways passengers set to experience up to 3,000 inflight entertainment options

Qatar Airways is offering a staggering choice of up to 3,000 inflight entertainment options on board its flights, providing its passengers with one of the world’s largest and best inflight entertainment libraries.

HNB celebrates rights of consumers with special concessions

In view of the World Consumer Rights Day today and National Consumer Rights Week from March 14 to 20, 2016, Hatton National Bank (HNB) will be offering a host of exclusive benefits and concessions for its customers. 

Sampath Bank adjudged Banking category Runner-up at ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015

Sampath Bank, a highflyer in its corporate, social and sustainability efforts, has recently been adjudged Runner-up in the Banking Industry category for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka recently at The Kingsbury, Colombo.