Sri Lanka Insurance concludes ‘Call to Donate’ project

Sri Lanka Insurance(SLIC) achieved a significant milestone upon the successful completion of its latest project ‘Call to Donate’, launched in October with the unifying call to all Sri Lankans,...

Korea Corner, Colombo Public Library get books on ‘Korea’

?The Embassy of the Republic of Korea donated a total 221 of books and audiovisual materials regarding Korea to the Korea Corner at the Colombo Public Library. 

Three companies join forces for massive tree planting campaign

?The executive staff, senior management and directorate of Somapala & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, Kamal Cables (Pvt) Ltd and Kamal PVC Industries (Pvt) Ltd joined forces in coming together to embark on a massive tree planting campaign recently. 

Delmege Insurance Brokers facilitates EPL insurance cover for Nawaloka Construction

Delmege Insurance Brokes (Pvt) Ltd recently facilitated an Environment Pollution Liability (EPL) Insurance cover for Nawaloka Constructions Company for its US$ 60 million construction project consisting of 120 Villas,...

SJMS brings joy of Christmas to Cancer Hospital children

?The staff of SJMS Associates visited the National Cancer Hospital, Maharagama recently in an attempt to cheer the children warded at the hospital. 

DFCC Bank reaches out to healthcare institutions in the North

?DFCC Bank PLC recently assisted two healthcare institutions in the Jaffna and Vavuniya regions, by providing them with essential equipment to cater to the needs of patients. The timing of this initiative coincided with the 60th anniversary celebrations held in the region. 

Lalith De Silva appointed Presidential Media Director

Media veteran A.B. Lalith De Silva was appointed as Presidential Media Director (International Affairs) recently.

CPC’s eco cycle to implement energy, water and waste mgt system: Report

According the recently released Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) report, Colombo Port City (CPC), upon completion of reclamation works, 

German govt. promotes university-business linkage system in Sri Lanka

The German government has assisted the Sri Lankan Government in many facets in developing the SME sector in Sri Lanka and one such intervention is the University Business Linkage (UBL) Programme executed under the patronage of the University...

NEDA and ILO launch web portal, online one-stop-shop for young entrepreneurs

?The doors for the Lankan youthto move towards a much needed entrepreneurial culture opened yesterday when the national SME giant launched a pioneering initiative aimed at the youth of the country in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO). 

BOI attracts FDI deals worth US $ 1.6bn in year 2015

As a result of the introduction of new procedures aimed at improving facilitation, the Board of Investments (BOI) has succeeded in attracting a number of important projects in key sectors of investment to the tune of US $ 1.6 billion in value, the country’s apex investment promotion body said. 

D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd Opens 210th Showroom in Kiribathgoda

?Beginning from the 28th of November 2015, no. 76/A, Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda has become the location of D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd.’s brand new showroom. This is the 210th showroom in the DSI retail network. 

ESOFT recognised for Business Excellence in Education Services

?Sri Lanka’s largest, private sector higher education network, ESOFT was selected Runners Up in the Education Services category at the 12th National Business Excellence Awards 2015. 

Towards an immersive 2016

?In the world of technology nothing stands still. The rapid pace of innovation we’ve seen across all IT in 2015 will continue into 2016 without a doubt and usher us all into an era of seamless computing. 

SLT Mobitel and Microsoft offer free selfie stick with special bundle for Lumia devices

?The National Mobile Service Provider SLT Mobitel has partnered with Microsoft yet again for a special seasonal promotion. The promotion has been launched for the Microsoft Lumia 540 and the Microsoft Lumia 535 devices. 

FITIS and BCSSL claim APICTA - 2015 in Colombo a resounding success

The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards - 2015 held in Colombo was a resounding success, said the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS)...

MillenniumIT launches Sri Lanka’s first privately held Tier 3 data centre

?MillenniumIT, leading financial software and technology solutions provider and member of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has become Sri Lanka’s first private company to upgrade to a Tier 3 data centre. 

Eguardian Lanka appointed value-added distributor for Symantec in Sri Lanka

?Recognised as a key player among the top three value added distributors of ICT services in the Asia Pacific region, Eguardian Singapore specializes in providing Information Security and Data Centre Technologies services. 

Travels in Sri Lanka: The political and investment climate

My team and I recently travelled to Sri Lanka and saw firsthand its great appeal as a tourist draw. We crisscrossed the country by air and by automobile, visiting a few of its cultural attractions and speaking with officials there. 

Big Ideas for Small Business Managers : Use advanced tactics and techniques to beat your competitor

During the last weeks, we reviewed the conventional ways of market segmenting. If you recollect, those were geographic, demographic, psychographic, product attributes. 

Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the need for domestic actions

The Paris Agreement focusing on climate change and ways to address its adverse impacts was adopted on December 12, 2015. It provides both binding and...

Velona Cuddles clinches 2015 SLIM Most Innovative Brand Award

?Velona Cuddles has been named the ‘Most Innovative Brand of the Year’ at the 2015 SLIM Brand Excellence Awards for its functionally advanced product and unconventional market penetration and development strategies to face fierce international and local competition.

Sri Lanka’s only Christmas magazine ‘Noel’ out for the season

?Pioneering advertising agency Holmes Pollard & Stott (HP&S) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The agency that conceptualized and published Sri Lanka’s first Christmas magazine ‘Noel’ recently released the 14th edition of the popular publication.

Orofini opens newest jewellery store in Colombo

?Orofini Jewellery, the fine jewellery chain, opened its third flagship store in Sri Lanka at No: 465, Galle Road, Colombo 3 last week.

Somapala & Company marks 65-year journey

?With its humble beginnings in Matara going as far back as 1950, Somapala & Company commenced a journey in the importation and distribution of motor spare parts from the UK ...

D. Samson & Sons opens 210th showroom in Kiribathgoda

?Beginning from November 28, 2015, No: 76/A, Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda has become the location of D. Samson & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd’s brand-new showroom. This is the 210th showroom in the DSI retail network. 

Skill drain continues to threaten struggling Eastern province

Eastern Province Chief Minister recently stressed the need to create employment opportunities through the setting up of industries to prevent an increasing outflow of skilled and unskilled workers from the province. 

Novel move to attract online-savvy to entrepreneurship

?The first ever national initiative to push Sri Lanka’s Facebook generation to the spirit of entrepreneurship will be unveiled tomorrow in Colombo. 

Naturplus compostable and biodegradable lunch sheets at Dominoz Pizza

?Plastic Pakaging Pte Ltd  that manufactures bin liners from 3 microns , food wrapping sheets ,Compostable and Biodegradable Bags for exports to the UK and Maldives, during the last 28 years, has now launched Compostable food wrapping sheets to Dominoz Pizza.  

People’s Bank moves ahead with advanced ATM technology

People’s Bank introduced a new revolutionary ATM technology which will support the banks ambitious plan of owning the largest and best serving ATM network in the country.