John Keells HIV & AIDS awareness campaign goes public through web-based E-module

The John Keells group commemorated World AIDS Day falling on December 1, 2015 through the launch of an E-module on HIV & AIDS by Group Chairman, Susantha Ratnayake in the presence of Ajit Gunewardene, Deputy Chairman, Ronnie Peiris, Group Finance Director, Dilani Alagaratnam, President - Human 

Sanjaya amongst Most Influential Marketing Leaders

National Development Bank PLC Assistant Vice President - Marketing Sanjaya Senarath was listed amongst the Most Influential Marketing Leaders at the Global Marketing Excellence Awards hosted by The World Marketing Congress partnered by CMO Asia, World Brand Congress and World CSR Day.

Beam Hela Osu Lanka introduces new product range

Beam Hela Osu Lanka is a local company operating in the indigenous medicinal products sphere for over three decades. The company recently launched a range of new medicinal products that are enriched with enhanced quality and strength. The launch took place at Matara Kumburupitiya Upali Wijeyawardene 

NTB American Express celebrates Sri Lankan art

The George Keyt Foundation presents ‘Sri Lankan Art 2015’ in association with American Express from Nations Trust Bank (NTB), to celebrate Sri Lankan art and artist, from December 2 to 6, 2015 at the J D A Perera Galleries. ‘Sri Lankan Art 2015’ will feature works by various artists from across the country. 

Suren Cooke Agencies introduces Xterm Termite Baiting System

Sri Lankans now have the assurance of a termite free environment in any building and structure with easy and convenient access to the Xterm Termite Baiting System, an innovative solution to eradicate termites without drilling the floor and evacuating the premises. 

Singer Lifestyle Fiesta held for fifth consecutive time

Starting the festive season with a bang, Singer lifestyle exhibition and fair was held at the BMICH recently, attracting a large gathering. The three-day fair enabled the consumers to have the ultimate shopping experience and to witness the latest technology. 

TMI Solutions sponsors ASN Annual Academic Sessions 2015

TMI Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd, the sole authorized representative for Nihon Kohden Corporation – Japan, was the Platinum sponsor of the 2015 Annual Academic Session of the Association of Sri Lankan Neurologist. 

Comfy KAY’s launches infant support pillow for nursing mothers and babies

An infant support pillow that provides support to nursing mothers to feed their new-born babies was launched by Comfy KAY’s in Colombo recently.  The contoured nursing pillow is designed to fit around the mother’s waist easily, while eliminating the stress on the mother’s back, neck and shoulders. 

IPM Member Dr. Asoka Jinadasa’s ‘Flying Penguin’ launched in Sri Lanka

IPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resources management – recently launched award-winning life coach, corporate trainer and IPM Honorary Member Dr. Asoka Jinadasa’s groundbreaking book ‘Flying Penguin: How to Create Miracles in Your Life Using Six Dimensions of Success’ at its head office 

CIM Sri Lanka celebrates 20th anniversary in grand style

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka CIMSL celebrated its 20th year anniversary recently at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo under the patronage of Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya together with an unprecedented gathering of the business fraternity and distinguished dignitaries.  

IPM Graduation Ceremony 2015

IPM held its Graduation Ceremony 2015 recently with Professor in Management, Director and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri as the chief guest. 

CDB empowers education with Sisudiri scholarships

With education being a cornerstone of Citizens Development Business Finance PLC’s (CDB) social responsibility agenda, the CDB Sisudiri Scholarship Programme Season 8 conferred a total of 46 scholarships to high achieving students who have excelled in national examinations. 

ComBank hosts capacity building programme for Eastern dairy farmers

A capacity building programme conducted by Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently for dairy farmers of the Kokkadicholai area in the Eastern Province benefitted 150 people involved in the industry.

Citi-CandleAid Lanka hold youth career guidance workshop

As part of Citi’s CSR initiatives in Sri Lanka, 26 undergraduates attended a career guidance workshop where they were taught about career choices and entrepreneurship. The workshop held over two weekends was conducted by CandleAid Lanka, an approved government charity, and Forte, a consultancy for people development.

SJMS organises educational seminars for O/L students

The CSR arm of SJMS has once again lent a helping hand to support the educational needs of less privileged students in the rural areas of Damana, Akkaraipattu and Samanthurai. 

Expolanka holds health camp for Children’s Day

Expolanka CSR celebrated Universal Children’s Day 2015 with a free health camp and day filled with entertainment for 250 children, including differently abled children from five children’s homes administered by the National Council for Child and Youth Welfare, Sri Lanka. 

Berendina presents scholarships to 175 A’pura, Batti students

A total of 175 bright children who received a minimum six credits in one sitting with maths and coming from Samurdhi families or families per person income below Rs.5000 received scholarships from Berendina recently. 

Fouzul Hameed to present exclusive ‘Concept 2016’ show this December

?The FH Studio takes exclusive menswear to new heights with the third edition of its annual ‘Concept’ show. ‘Concept 2016’, a fashion show of international class is conceptualized by renowned men’s fashion consultant Fouzul Hameed and will enhance the Sri Lankan men’s fashion arena

Nations Trust Bank American Express – The Card for all Seasons!

Nations Trust Bank American Express invites you to have a splendid festive season with an impressive range of privileges and savings in a host of retail, dining, lodging, supermarkets, electrical and home appliance outlets. 

A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FROM QUINTESSENTIALLY LIFESTYLE.

The Christmas Atelier will feature a carefully curated array of gifts from the likes of Hublot watches, Kasun London Jewellery and Ferida Yang, as well as a clutch of limited edition gifts available exclusively at the Atelier

Mulberry Residence–to transform the skylines of Colombo

With a vision to develop vibrant communities, with a true sense of place, that fit into their surrounding area and meet the needs of local people, Steradian Capital, a privately owned

Premier wants Lankan middle-class in stock exchange

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the country’s expanding middle class to become owners of the economic wealth creation by actively investing in the stock market. 

Euro struggles against dollar, most Asia markets slip

?AFP - The euro tumbled against the dollar yesterday as dealers bet on fresh stimulus from the European Central Bank later in the day, while most Asian stock markets fell following the previous day’s gains.

Tourist arrivals up 24%; S. Asian region contributes most

?Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka increased 20.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 144,147 in November, with most major markets recording a positive growth.

Rupee eases on importer dollar demand; stocks up

?REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee traded slightly weaker yesterday to hover near its record low as importer dollar demand surpassed inward remittances, dealers said.

Commercial Credit Rs.2 bn debenture snapped up

The subordinated debenture issued by the finance company, Commercial Credit And Finance PLC to raise Rs.2 billion was oversubscribed on the opening day of the issue yesterday. 

Colombo bourse embraces GICS on 30th anniversary

?The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) adopted the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) during the bourse’s 30th anniversary celebration in the presence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

House will be kept informed about Mobitel-Hutch deal: Harin

Parliament will be kept informed of the planned purchase of Hutch mobile phone service provider by Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) subsidiary Mobitel, Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Best Annual Report

?The grand finale of the 51st Annual Report Awards organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was held at Waters Edge, Battaramulla yesterday.

INFOTEL-2015 was a resounding success: FITIS

?The INFOTEL-2015 premier ICT exhibition, which concluded at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo recently, was a resounding success, said Chinthaka Wijewickrama, Chairman, Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS).