Sampath Bank recognizes children of Sampath team

?Sampath Bank, the nation’s responsible corporate citizen successfully hosted ‘Rewards for Children’, recently at Sampath Bank PLC, under the patronage of Managing Director Aravinda Perera. 

Cinnamon Grand holds ‘Seminar on Road Rules’ for associates

?As a corporate entity that places great importance on the wellbeing of associates, Cinnamon Grand Colombo held a ‘Seminar on Road Rules’ recently for all staff.

Kanrich Finance presents road signs to Traffic Police

?Recently Kanrich Finance (KFL) presented traffic sign boards for the areas that come under three Police Divisional Regions - Piliyandala, Mount Lavinia, Panadura and Moratuwa.

Berendina commences awarding 1000 scholarships to children in 2015

Berendina commenced its annual children scholarship programme in Puttalam recently. Hundred and two students received scholarships and they are part of 703 such children from nine districts that Berendina will give scholarships this year.

NDB donates computers to Niwandama Catholic School

National Development Bank’s (NDB) social responsibility reaches and seeks to uplift and empower the underserved communities in society.

Pakistani Commerce Minister says Sri Lanka their gateway to East Asia

“The forthcoming change to historic Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA) is a new phase in our bilateral economic engagement. 

CNCI’s EPF & ETF seminar to be held on November 17

The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries - CNCI, has scheduled a one-day seminar on “EPF and ETF” to be conducted on 17th November 2015 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at “Raja Bojun” Seminar Hall at at Liberty Plaza Complex.

Future diplomats visit ‘Colombo Tea Auction’

?A group of new Foreign Service recruits visited the Colombo Tea Auction recently as a part of their induction program.

Qatar Airways takes delivery of 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Just days before the 14th Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the Boeing facility in Everett, Washington, USA.

Sri Lanka Tourism showcases at WTM London

World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event of travel and tourism trade, was held recently at the Excel Exhibition Hall, London, UK.

Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow holds tourism promotional seminars

The Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation launched a series of tourism promotional seminars after the assumption of duties by the newly appointed Ambassador Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, under his guidance. 

TravelBridge appointed as Tboholidays GSA

TravelBridge, a subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, was appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Tboholidays in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 

Mihin Lanka recommences flights to Malé

Mihin Lanka recommenced flight operations to Malé in the Maldives from yesterday. Mihin Lanka has added Malé to its route network,....

Sri Lanka Tourism targets travel journalists to reassure safety of Ayurveda treatment

 A German media group specialized in the field of  Ayurveda  arrived in Sri Lankan recently on a four-day familiarization tour of Sri Lanka to experience and explore Sri Lanka’s  own indigenous scheme of Ayurveda, which has been practiced for generations.    

Emirates signs US $ 16bn engine services deal with GE Aviation

Emirates has signed a US $ 16 billion OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GE9X engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft over a period of 12 years. This is Emirates’ largest engine MRO contract to date. 

The power of the digital divide - Women entrepreneurs who have made it big online

The world as we know is changing – right befre our eyes. The way we conduct our affairs, the news we read, the way we respond or interact with others has changed beyond belief. 

Restructuring the EPF is a must to protect the funds of the workers

The Prime Minister last week in his policy statement said steps will be taken to secure the funds in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). 

Expolanka Holdings posts a PBT of Rs.661mn for 2Q

Expolanka recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs.661 million for the second quarter of the financial year 2015/16.

Abans Electricals – The service pillar of Abans group

Established in 1976, Abans Electricals PLC is the service pillar of the Abans group and has since been the leader in after sales services for consumer electronics. 

CA Sri Lanka inducts chartered accountants to Hall of Fame 2015

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently paid tribute to three distinguished chartered accountants by inducting them to the Hall of Fame in recognition of their significant contribution made towards the development of the accounting profession, the business world and society.

Luxe Residencies mega condo launched

Emerging player in Sri Lankan real estate industry - Home Lands (Pvt.) Ltd – launched the company’s flagship condominium project ‘Luxe Highway Residencies’ recently. 

Mobitel powers 36th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

The national mobile service provider, Mobitel came onboard to power the 36th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, with a Gold sponsorship for the fifth consecutive year.

Astoria tees off at Colombo Golf Club Tournament

?Prestigious super-luxury condominium property, Astoria Colombo sponsored the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) tournament that took place recently.

Ceylinco Life launches ‘Ran Daru Charika 3’

Life Insurance leader Ceylinco Life has announced the commencement of the distribution across Sri Lanka, of half a million school timetables for the new academic year.

Fairoze Burah appointed DGM of Softlogic Finance

?Fairoze Burah has been appointed the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Softlogic Finance PLC with effect from 27th July 2015. 

HDFC’s Rs.4 bn debenture issue to enhance housing market

Having had a highly successful maiden debenture issue in October 2013, the nation’s apex housing development truss, ...

ACCA Sri Lanka to conduct seminar on ‘Double Tax Treaties’

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka has organized a seminar on “An Insight to Double Tax treaties” to be held at hotel The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo on the 16th November from 9 am to  12.30 pm. 

BoC sponsors GMOA Good Intern Programme 2015

In recognition of the role government medical practitioners have played in the country, the Bank of Ceylon joined with Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) to sponsor the “Good Intern Program” conducted recently. 

Janashakthi closes 3Q15 with double digit premium growth

Janashakthi Insurance PLC., (Janashakthi) recorded a 15 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in consolidated Gross Written Premium (GWP) in the first nine months of 2015 to end the quarter with a consolidated GWP of over Rs.7.351 billion and Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs.337 million.

Mihin Lanka recommences flights to Malé in the Maldives

Mihin Lanka will recommence flight operations to Malé in the Maldives from 12 November 2015 onwards. Mihin Lanka has added Malé to its route network,