Industrial Clothings emerges Best Innovative Exporter at NCE Awards 2015

Organized annually by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), Export Awards 2015 was graced by Hon. Sujeewa Senasinge, Minister of State for International Trade and Hon. Dr. Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs with His Excellency David Daly, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation in Sri Lanka and Maldives, as the Guest of Honor. 

The Sri Lanka Sub Aqua Club turns 30 @ Trinco!

To celebrate its 30th anniversary the Sri Lanka Sub Aqua Club (SLSAC), organized the largest dive event in Sri Lanka on the 12th and 13th of September 2015 in conjunction with Nilaveli Beach Hotel and the Sri Lanka Navy. 

Confectioners renew call for Anti-Dumping and Countervailing bill

Sweet will soon turn sour for the confectionary industry if the government continues to turn a deaf ear to the repeated calls made for protection from heavy dumping of foreign brands, which have resulted local manufactures to lose their market share.

Russia overtakes Turkey as largest Ceylon tea importer

Russia has overtaken Turkey as the largest customer of Ceylon tea for the first eight months of 2015, amidst a further deteriorating Colombo tea auction.

KBSL holds annual blood drive

?Tech company KBSL hosted its annual blood drive recently where over 80 of employees donated blood. “I want to thank all the staff members who came out to donate blood. 

Litro Gas partners MEPA for National Beach Cleaning Programme 2015

Litro Gas, the largest importer and market leader of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sri Lanka, recently stepped up as a key sponsor for the National Beach Cleaning Programme organised by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)...

DPMC conducts training programmes for women three-wheeler drivers

?David Pieris Motor Company Limited, pioneers in the automotive sector in Sri Lanka, recently launched a series of training programmes for self-employed women who are trying to make a living driving three-wheelers.

Ceylinco Life builds classroom for Haldummulla school

?Life insurance leader Ceylinco Life has come to the aid of the Haldummulla Vidyalaya in the Haputale Division of the Badulla District by building a classroom block for students of Grade 4.

Etisalat Lanka refreshes devotees during Kandy Esala Perahera

?The Kandy Esala Perahera, boasting centuries of Sri Lankan heritage, is an ancient, awe-inspiring procession that has drawn Buddhist devotees, tourists and large crowds from across the country to the hill capital each year.

Sampath Bank to set up medical camp for Children’s Day

?In keeping with its commitment of creating a pathway to success and wellbeing for the children of Sri Lanka, Sampath Bank is setting up a free medical camp as the next phase of its activities scheduled to celebrate the World Children’s Day. 

Rs.4mn in accidental health insurance for all Ceylinco VIP On The Spot policyholders: Another indust

Ceylinco General Insurance has long been in the business of providing insurance solutions that are in perfect sync with the Sri Lankan psyche, just as when they innovated the On The Spot concept, back in 2003...

CA Sri Lanka kicks off scholarship programme for 2016

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has kicked off its scholarship programme for 2016.

CIC signs deal with SLINTEC for pioneering research project

?CIC Holdings PLC recently signed a research agreement with the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) to develop a novel herbicide formulation for CIC’s Crop Solutions Division. 

SJMS Associates holds transfer pricing seminar for clients

?With the enforcement of the latest regulations on transfer pricing in Sri Lanka, SJMS Associates organised a seminar in view of making its clients aware of the implications and challenges of same. 

LB Finance launches Baduraliya gold centre

LB Finance, Sri Lanka’s trail-blazer in innovative financial services, recently opened its 138th gold loan centre in Baduraliya. The fully-fledged gold centre was ceremoniously declared open by LB Finance PLC Assistant General Manager Laksman Wanniarachchci...

Asian Alliance extends general insurance coverage with Gampaha branch

?Asian Alliance Insurance has opened a new general insurance branch in Gampaha, thereby strengthening its presence in the district and providing enhanced access to its customers.  

Unilever continues to redefine consumer experiences

Unilever Sri Lanka launched its new Consumer Engagement Centre (CEC), which will, for the first time ever in Sri Lanka, allow people to contact Unilever’s consumer care team using a toll free short code.

Nithyakalyani and NJ Exports win NCE Awards

Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery (WNJ) and its wing company NJ Exports were adjudged as the Silver award winner in the Precious Stones and Jewellery in Large and Medium categories, respectively, at the 23rd Annual NCE Awards 2015...

Philips Sri Lanka expands product portfolio

Philips Sri Lanka recently expanded its product portfolio to include products geared towards personal healthcare, wellness and grooming. “We launch our personal healthcare portfolio to focus on prevention before treatment,” Philips Sri Lanka and Bangladesh CEO Sanjay Bapna said.

JAT Holdings introduces Crown Paints range

?Crown Paints is a British paint maker with a long-drawn history which can be traced back to the late 1850s. The brand has been associated with royalty in the United Kingdom and is recognized by a royal warrant granted by Her Majesty the Queen. 

Bring cinnamon legislation to parliament as urgent bill

An urgent bill should be brought to parliament to get the approval for Geographical Indication (GI) legislation to boost Sri Lankan cinnamon industry and production, which is about 90 percent of the global true cinnamon production, Cinnamon Training Academy (CTA)..

Multilac with BODCO opens Colour Bank showroom in Seychelles

?Sri Lanka’s largest paint manufacturer and the premier paint brand, Multilac has further expanded its horizons, venturing to market its products in the Seychelles. 

Harsha says economic diplomacy his topmost priority

Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said that the foremost duty falling upon him will be to conduct commercial diplomacy.

SLCB seeks professionals’ assistance to boost MICE tourism

At the inauguration of Organization of Professional Association (OPA) conference under the theme ‘ Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development’ ...

Laugfs’ second Anantaya resort nearing completion

As it celebrates 20 years in business, Laugfs continues to strengthen its position in the leisure sector with its second luxury beach resort, Anantaya Passekudah, soon to be launched along the beautiful east coast of Sri Lanka. 

What is life for?

In this column, even though we usually discuss business and making profits, it is thought that it should have a discussion on life, because all businesses are operated by human beings and produce goods...

Complexity Leadership Theory

Complexity Leadership is a new paradigm shift on leadership studies and it becomes more relevant and prevalent due to present day complex situations we are faced as a society. 

Holcim Academy launches pioneer LEADS leadership programme

In a move to promote knowledge sharing and diversified learning, Holcim Lanka’s Holcim Academy jointly launched yet another flagship programme as Leadership Exploration And Development through Synergies (LEADS),...

Ma’s Food provides sustainable future for agriculture in Sri Lanka

Ma’s Food Processing (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading food manufacturer known for its commitment to the environment and the community for over 25 years,

The tea crisis

The headlines indicated below, which appeared in Mirror Business during the last few weeks point to a brewing crisis in the tea sector.