Elephant House Sausage Hacks campaign launched via social media

In an innovative move to engage consumers via social media and technology-based utilities, iconic Sri Lankan brand Elephant House Sausages recently announced the launch of a social media campaign supporting the launch of an innovative ‘Elephant House Sausage Hacks’ recipe source. 

Astra introduces ‘Wadawamu Lanka’ initiative

Nutrition has always been an area of importance for mothers everywhere – all mothers want their children to be healthy but there are many factors that prevent children from getting adequate levels of nutritious food; children can be fussy eaters and often, mothers themselves may experience knowledge gaps. 

EZY, Intel educate channel partners

EZY, with the partnership of Intel Sri Lanka, organised a special dealer meeting for its registered channel partners last week at Hotel Galadari Colombo. The aim of the meeting was to educate EZY’s

E FM and Playtrix offer travel packages to Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

This month, 20 of the best teams in the world battle it out for ultimate glory, the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup, at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. To facilitate a one-of-a-kind World Cup viewing experience, Sri Lanka’s lifestyle station E FM has partnered with Playtrix, located at CR & FC, No: 28, Malalasekara Mawatha,

IIHS begins health science courses for after A/Ls

International Institute of Health Science (IIHS), which is among reputed education institutions in the country, has taken measures to start nursing, physiotherapy and bio medical science courses for students who get through G.C.E. Advanced Levels. These courses include diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses under those three streams. 

Pan Asia Bank Sports Club powers Marians Unplugged on October 4

The popular band, Marians will take the stage of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on October 4 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening full of acoustic music and dazzling entertainment. 

Blue Mountain hosts APEX Awards for Excellence for staff

The Blue Mountain group recently conducted its APEX Awards for Excellence to recognize and appreciate the sales staff throughout the group, who have delivered an exceptional performance in the first quarter of 2015/2016.

USJP MBA 2013, 2014 and 2015 batches hold get-together

On the verge of completing two years of the programme, the 2013 batch of MBA/MSc./MPM in Management Programme of the University Sri Jayewardenepura, decided to have their annual get-together couple of months prior to their course completion. The endeavour was a consequence of the initial 

Barista offers free cake, discounts on coffee on Int’l Coffee Day

Colombo’s best loved coffee house chain Barista Lavazza in celebration of International Coffee Day which falls on October 1 offered its valuable patrons a free slice of cake with every purchase of a hot or cold coffee off their extensive menu

Kelani Cables welfare society presents ‘Prabhanandaya’

‘Prabhanandaya’, a musical extravaganza presented by Kelani Cables welfare society will be held on October 3 at 6:00 p.m., at the BMICH.  Amarasiri Peiris, T.M. Jayaratne, Uresha Ravihari, Nelu Adhikari and Kasun Kalhara will perform in ‘Prabhanandaya’ for the soothing music by Kapila Pugalaarachchi.  Creative 

99X Technology among Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities for 2015

Reiterating its commitment to corporate excellence and dynamism, 99X Technology has been ranked among Sri Lanka’s top 100 Most Respected Entities for 2015 in LMD’s annual survey, which is conducted by the global research company Nielsen.

Global Shapers Colombo Hub attend ‘Meet the Leader’ session with Finance Minister

?Members of the Global Shapers Colombo Hub held a ‘Meet the Leader’ session with Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake recently. The session was held in the Ministry and the Shapers used the opportunity to discuss the finer points of the 2016 budget with the Minister. 

HTC enters Lankan market with smartphones; appoints Softlogic as distributor

HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design entered the Sri Lankan market with the a portfolio of smartphones, namely, HTC One M8Eye, De-sire 826 Dual Sim, Desire 820s, Desire 626G+, Desire 620G, Desire 526G+ and Desire 326G. HTC also announced the appointment of Softlogic as the national distributor for Sri Lanka.

Leading Sri Lankan designers to showcase at HSBC CFW Resort 2016

HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Resort 2016 will feature the latest resortwear collections of 13 established and 10 emerging Sri Lankan designers. 

CAL celebrates 15 years of success as Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank

?Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank recently celebrated 15 years of success at the helm of the financial services sector.

A-PAD Sri Lanka to host second symposium in Jaffna

?The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Sri Lanka will convene its second annual symposium this year on the topic of ‘Public-Private Partnership Towards Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development’ in Jaffna on October 5th . 

Fruits, veggies sprayed chemicals excessively: LFVPPEA Chief

About half of locally consumed fruits and vegetables are sprayed excessively with chemicals, the Lanka Fruit and Vegetable Producers, Processors and Exporters Association (LFVPPEA) said.

Deepal joins Singer main board

?Singer Sri Lanka recently announced the appointment of top business professional and marketing expert Deepal Sooriyaarachchi as an independent director to its main board.

Harsha to speak on ‘Economic Diplomacy’ at Chamber forum

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Harsha De Silva will speak in detail about the government’s plans boost ‘Economic Diplomacy,’ at the upcoming Ceylon Chamber forum, which will also be flanked by the Director ...

Textured Jersey to set up employee share option scheme

?Leading weft knit fabrics maker, Textured Jersey Lanka PLC announced this week that it would establish and implement an employee share option scheme (ESOS).

Central Bank effects more transfers

?On top of the transfers of some senior officers that caught media headlines early this week, the Central Bank yesterday effected further transfers, Mirror Business learns.

BOC debentures snapped up on opening day

State-owned banking giant Bank of Ceylon yesterday said it raised Rs.8 billion through a debenture issue. The bank issued 50 million unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures at an issue...

Govt. mulls altering tea subsidy model

The government has stopped the subsidies provided to tea smallholders, and is evaluating a changed subsidy scheme for the final 3 months of the year, the Plantation Industries Minister said.

ASLCSCC delegation visits China

?A delegation of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) led by its Vice President Amal Lokumana, visited Qinghai Province, China under the invitation of the Xining People’s Municipal Government from 15th to 19th September.

New US envoy upbeat on Sri Lanka’s prospects

The world’s leading economy is eying Sri Lanka with keen interest as it is confident with the dawn of the new regime, there is firm commitment in boosting bilateral trade and investments that would allow both nations to reap benefits.

Adyapana exhibition opens today with over 100 leading educational institutes

?Today “Adyapana” opens its doors at the BMICH to give you the “Passport to your Future”.  Sri Lanka’s most focused higher education & career exhibition, Adyapana 2015, is organized for the 10th successive year. 

Newly-formed DFCC Bank PLC aims high

In a landmark development in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, DFCC Bank and DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB) will amalgamate to form DFCC Bank PLC, a full-service bank. 

Fitch assigns ‘A(lka)’ rating to HNB Grameen Finance

?Fitch Ratings has today assigned HNB Grameen Finance Limited (HGL) a national long-term rating of ‘A(lka)’ with a stable outlook.

AIA rolls out Pensions Month this October

AIA is rolling out Pensions Month this October and asks how big is your pensions funding gap? Most Sri Lankans don’t know how much they will actually need at retirement, ...

Dialog and Link Lanka enter partnership to use eZ Cash

?Three-wheeler taxi drivers and owners tied up with Link Lanka can now pay their daily or monthly rentals to the operator using eZ Cash.