PickMe includes Sinhala and Tamil to application

PickMe, the recently introduced technology-based taxi service, broadened its language base by including Sinhala and Tamil to the application. 

PBSS launches HRM and Payroll Solution for local, int’l markets

Perfect Business Solution Services (Pvt.) Ltd (PBSS), which had won two Gold awards at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) for 2015, has launched 100 percent Sri Lankan made HRM and Payroll Solution for the local and international markets. 

Holcim Lanka holds Contractor Safety Forum

?Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, as a member of the LafargeHolcim group, a leading pioneer in the cement industry, continues with its commitment to health and safety (H&S) through a Contractor Safety Forum, held recently at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.

Findmyfare.com hosts team-building retreat for staff

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently hosted a day of fellowship for all staff members at the Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala.

Janashakthi wins Gold at SLITAD People Development Awards 2015

?Janashakthi Insurance PLC emerged victorious at the Sri Lanka Institute of Training & Development (SLITAD) People Development Awards 2015 held in Colombo recently.

ACCA awards Approved Employer status to GSK Sri Lanka

?The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recently awarded Glaxo SmithKline (GSK) Sri Lanka, with the Approved Employer status for Professional Development. 

Expolanka recognizes multi-talented employees

?‘Expo Got Talent’, the first-ever talent show organised by Expolanka Holdings for its employees concluded amidst much fanfare with the crowning of Niran Kanishka as the champion closely followed by Kaushalya Vaas and Diana Rajan as the first and second runners-up, respectively. 

OBG reviews Sri Lanka’s 2015

In the wake of general elections earlier this year, Sri Lanka has emerged with a renewed emphasis on economic reforms and fiscal consolidation, which has allayed concerns for many local and foreign investors.

Samsung ends ‘60 Days of Happiness’ promotion culminates in a grand finale with a giveaway of a KIA

Samsung Electronics’ ‘60 Days of Happiness’ promotion recently culminated after a series of daily and weekly giveaways with the announcement of the grand-prize winner of a Kia Sportage SUV at a gala event.

Findmyfare.com hosts team-building retreat for all staff

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently hosted a day of fellowship for all staff members at the Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala. The retreat allowed the findmyfare.com team

Oman Air Scoops Two Titles At World Travel Awards 2015

?Oman Air is celebrating major success at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2015. For the second year in a row, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has won the ‘World’s Leading Airline Economy Class 2015’ title.

People’s Insurance IPO Oversubscribed on Opening Day

?The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of People’s Insurance Limited has been oversubscribed on the opening day itself amidst strong individual and institutional investor interest.

Cess on spices here to stay

Recent fears of the local spice sector with regard to export tax have been confirmed, as plans to remove the cess imposed on the industry have been revoked to encourage value addition.

State Min. International Trade says engaging in hard industries a must to boost exports

?As the nation aims to achieve an export target of US $ 50 billion by 2020, Ministry of International Trade yesterday stressed that the nation must get into heavy industries to reach its aspirations.

Gross Domestic Product grows 4.8 percent in 3Q15

Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15) with the three main pillars of the economy—agriculture, industry and services along with taxes less subsidies contributing positively.

Rupee falls to record low on importer dollar demand

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee touched an all-time low yesterday for a third straight session on dollar buying by importers as seasonal imports ahead of Christmas weighed on the local currency, dealers said.

Indo-Lanka Chamber plans biz promotion mission to Mumbai early next year

The Indo Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI) will lead a Trade and Investment Promotion Mission to Mumbai, India, during mid-February, 2016.

National Productivity Awards 2014

?Wijeya Newspapers Ltd clinched the National Productivity Award under the Manufacturing Sector (Medium Scale) at the National Productivity Awards 2014 ceremony held at the BMICH yesterday.

Luxury passenger vessel calls at Hambantota Port

?The 400-passenger capacity luxury passenger vessel M/S/Europa bound for Ko Phi islands in Thailand called at the Port of Hambantota yesterday. 

2nd Chance Travels strengthens ties with Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways, the National Carrier of the State of Kuwait Airways which is serving the Colombo region since 1972 is a pioneer airline operating in the Sri Lankan territory.

Qatar Airways announces free passenger Wi-Fi through exclusive 3-year sponsorship deal with Ooredoo

?Qatar Airways announced that Ooredoo, the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the world, will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline’s state-of-the-art fleet. 

Malaysia’s Malindo Air to commence daily flights from Colombo this week

Malaysia’s low cost carrier, Malindo Air will commence daily flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on December 18, 2015, a statement by the airline said. Accordingly, flight OD186 will depart Badaranaike International Airport at 11.55 p.m. to arrive in Kula Lumpur at 6.15 a.m. next day.

Cargo continues to flat-line : IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometres rose just 0.5 percent in October compared to a year ago. 

AIA staff takes health ride across Colombo City

?Over 100 AIA employees - dressed in bright red branded T-shirts - did an energetic cycle ride across the Colombo City recently, to mark the Healthy Living Month of November.

Nawaloka opens state-of-the-art Skin Care and Cosmetic Centre

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has opened a state-of-the-art Skin Care and Cosmetic Centre, which is equipped with the Gold Standard Acu Pulse, a safe, simple CO2 laser, manufactured in the USA, which is the industry standard that delivers outstanding results.

Deegayu introduces Nimadhura sugar burner tea

?Deegayu Ayurvedic and Botanical Products (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer and marketer of Ayurveda pharmaceuticals and Ayurveda concept-based herbal healthcare products

Prof. Jennifer Perera joins Credence Clinical panel

?Award-winning Professor Jennifer Perera has joined the clinical panellists of Credence Genomics, the country’s leading commercial biotechnology venture, equipped with next generation sequencing technology. 

Ceyoka offers breakthrough option for pain-free liver scanning

?Interrelated lifestyle and demographic changes have resulted in a rise in non-communicable diseases among Sri Lankans. Moreover, evidence mounts of an increase in the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among adults in urban Sri Lanka.

Allianz Lanka receives NCC recognition for contribution to financial literacy

?Allianz Lanka was recognised at the prestigious National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) awards for the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, ‘My Finance Coach’, which increased the financial literacy of nearly 5,000 youth in about 30 schools throughout Sri Lanka. 

SampathCards introduces seasonal offers

As customers prepare for one of the joyous festive seasons of the year, SampathCards is making this holiday season merrier with its incredible seasonal offers throughout the month of December.