SLT to empower highest GCE A/L achievers

Sri Lanka Telecom is to hold the ‘Sisu Abhiman Awards’ at the Presidential Secretariat.  The primary goal of the event is to empower learning by use of ultra-high speed broadband connection package. 

HNB Grameen takes lead in child protection issues

Two inaugural conferences of a series of awareness raising conferences organized by HNB Grameen Finance Ltd under the theme “For a protected generation of children” with a view to enlightening the entire society on child abuses encountered by

Laugfs concludes 2015 with CSR drive

Laugfs Holdings recently took up two more noble community support projects, organizing a blood donation camp and providing school supplies for children.  The CSR projects were driven by the Group IT team of Laugfs Holdings and was

Barista Lavazza helps school children during season

Barista Lavazza, Sri Lanka’s popular coffee house chain celebrated the season by making a difference in a child’s life.  With the beginning of the school year at hand the team recently provided school essentials to the children of Niyadhagala Vidyalaya, a remote school in the

Access Engineering secures another work package in ITC Colombo One Project

Access Engineering PLC has secured another work package in ITC Colombo One Project from ITC Limited; one of the largest diversified conglomerates in India, and the company is developing an iconic luxury hotel and residence project in Colombo named, ITC  Colombo One.  

Arpico commences taxi service for shoppers

The Arpico retail chain has broken new ground in value addition with the deployment of its own dedicated taxi service exclusively for shoppers.  The service, a first for a supermarket chain in Sri Lanka,

Millennium City sets new standards for eco-friendly vertical residential living

Millennium Housing Developers PLC, the pioneer in private sector township made another groundbreaking concept in vertical dwellings by introducing The Heights at Edmonton road in the heart of Colombo 05, on strategically located prime land for the convenience of those seeking the best investment in properties. 

Interior specialist Leema Creations honoured with National Gold Award

Leema Creations (Pvt) Ltd, the leading interior solution provider in Sri Lanka collected the National Gold Award for Large Category Segment at prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year 2015’. 

Exterminators Sri Lanka records 36% reduction in carbon emissions

Exterminators Sri Lanka were recently recognizedby Sri Lanka’s leading sustainability solutions provider- The Carbon Consulting Company, for recording a 36 percent reduction in carbon emissions.

Omega Line wins coveted Presidential Export Award

Omega Line, one of the leading export oriented apparel industries in Sri Lanka was awarded Export Excellence Award in the Garment Trade category at the recently concluded Presidential export Awards. 

NDB Capital Scholarship Trust awards 2nd round of scholarships

NDB Capital Scholarship Trust awarded its second round of scholarships to deserving students from the University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Colombo recently. 

People’s Insurance shares debut; close below offer price

?The shares of debutant People’s Insurance Limited PLC (PIL) yesterday closed at Rs.14.90, below the offer price of Rs.15, despite opening higher at 15.60. 

CMA conducts two-day workshop on Business Analytics and Big Data

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka & Certified Professional Managers (CPM) in association with IFIM Business School, Bangalore, India with support from Association of Management Development Institutions of South Asia (AMDISA)

Women in Logistics and Transport Forum launches Asia Forum

?Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Asia Forum was launched on January 8th in Singapore in the presence of representatives from four WiLAT member countries. The event was hosted by Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Singapore.   

IPM expands presence in the hill capital

?IPM Sri Lanka - the Nation’s leader in HRM – expanded its presence in the hill capital Kandy by adding many additional facilities to cater to the rapidly growing requirements of IPM members

Sri Lanka job market prospects promising: everjobs.lk career report

?The latest data from the everjobs.lk career report underscores that, Sri Lanka’s job market continues to improve, with IT & software, banking & financial services, apparel, education, telecom and health care sectors providing more job opportunities in 2015. 

Sri Lanka to allow Chinese Port City project after delay

?REUTERS:  Sri Lanka is to go ahead with a US $1.4 billion Chinese-backed real estate project after some changes to its terms, a minister said yesterday, signalling readiness to accept more Chinese investment in the face of a balance-of-payment crisis.

Positive on bourse, conscious of global conditions: CSE chief

Calling for fresh impetus to boost activity in bourse, the head of Sri Lanka’s stock market yesterday asserted it is imperative to be conscious of the “adverse” global conditions to ensure minimum impact.

Former dy minister Hussein Bhaila heads Lanka Cement

?Former parliamentarian and deputy minister Hussein Bhaila has been appointed chairman of Lanka Cement PLC with effect from December 30, 2015, the company said in a stock exchange filing.

NSB to undertake financial due-diligence of Entrust Securities

?State-owned National Savings Bank (NSB) yesterday said it was in the process of undertaking a financial due-diligence of the scandal-hit primary dealer Entrust Securities PLC.

Access group buys 70% stake in Ninewells Hospital

Construction giant and the diversified conglomerate, Access group has bought 70 percent stake in the specialized mother and baby care hospital, Ninewells Hospital (Private) Limited. 

ComBank offers instant fund transfers to other banks via CEFTS

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has announced that for the first time in Sri Lanka, users of the bank’s Online Banking facility can now make instant, 

BOC commences new year with religious ceremony

?With the patronage of Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman President’s Counsel Ronald C. Perera and General Manager D.M. Gunasekara, BOC organised religious ceremonies to commence its operations in the new year.

LankaPay real-time payment system

Currently the most widely used electronic fund transfer system for payments is Sri Lanka Interbank Payment System (SLIPS) operated by LankaClear. 

People’s Leasing opens 92nd branch in Kalawana

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) opened its 92nd branch in Kalawana (43, Mathugama Road, Kalawana) recently. The occasion was graced by PLC CEO/General Manager D.P. Kumarage. 

Reducing fertilizer dependency in paddy farming: Should we change our approach?

Sri Lanka’s paddy farming solely depended on organic fertilizer many years ago but the use of chemical fertilizer is now on the rise and has become a much-discussed topic. 

Importance of having meat, especially chicken, in our diet

Throughout the ages of history, humans have evolved as omnivores, to subsist on a varied diet that includes vegetables, fruits, grains, fish and meat. 

Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics marks another first with new sample collection unit

Celebrating another pioneering venture, Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD), the nation’s first medical reference laboratory, recently inaugurated its new sample collection unit located within the Lanka Hospital premises.

Rapid infection detection at Credence Genomics

The time has now come to stop taking unnecessary antibiotics. The increase in antibiotic intake can reduce your resistance. When you are struck with a real illness, the medicine you take may not even answer due to the overuse of antibiotics. 

Nawaloka Hospitals Fertility Centre celebrates 10 years of making happy families

?Nawaloka Fertility Centre (NFC) has completed 10 years of dedicated service to childless couples in Sri Lanka, helping them conceive babies.