Ringing ceremonial bell

Nestle Lanka PLC Managing Director Shivani Hedge ringing the ceremonial bell at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to open trading at the start of the month. 

Sri Lanka Tourism focus on a Indian niche market- IAS officers

?Indian Administrative Service the premier administrative civil service of the Government of India which has the option of selecting a global awareness programme during one tenure has been targeted by Sri Lanka Tourism as potential tourist and brand Ambassador for Sri Lanka said Chairman Dr Rohantha Athukorala. We first profile the country and there after city tour or country tour in partnership with SLIDA he said.

Micromax ups Smartphone ante unveiling BOLT range for Sri Lankan market

Sri Lanka’s leading handset player, Micromax Informatics has upped the ante for Android Smartphones with its recent introduction of five exciting new BOLT range models.

Hutch empowers TEDxColombo 2015

h, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing 3G network, has partnered with TEDxColombo for the 2nd consecutive year. This year’s focus was on “Reimagining Spaces” and Hutch Sri Lanka came forward as the official internet partner.

Laugfs bags two awards at BestWeb.lk 2015

Laugfs recently clinched two awards at BestWeb.lk 2015, the premier awards competition recognizing the best websites in Sri Lanka.

IIT graduate leads Leapset operations

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus) in partnership with the University of Westminster has been at the forefront of tertiary education for the past 25 years, producing over 3,000 graduates, each with a success story of their own.

Iraj Weeraratne now on Viber Public Chats

Viber, the leading mobile communications app offering free messaging and HD-quality calls announced that Iraj Weeraratne, ...

APPRECIATING SUPPORT

President Maithripala Sirisena extended a token of appreciation to all organisations that supported the Kandy Esala Perahera this year.

PCL Solutions introduces innovative, high-tech flooring solutions

PCL Solutions, an industry trendsetter, has always been at the forefront of introducing many innovative solutions across various industrial sectors.

Large crowds witness Seylan Colombo Motor Show

“Seylan Colombo Motor Show”, the largest automobile exhibition of the country concluded with a remarkable turnout at the BMICH, Colombo recently.

Egale Logistics Supply Chain Forum on Thursday

Eagle Logistics Colombo, the supply chain logistics company will be holding its 5th supply chain forum on September 3rd at Mahaweli Kendraya, Colombo, from 1 am to 5 pm.

Mobitel Cash Bonanza 2015 rewards cash prizes worth over Rs.1,150 lakhs end of 2Q

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel which aims to select a winner every minute of each day through its special Cash Bonanza draw has rewarded ....

UPFA/SLFP can’t eat the cake and have it too!

Addressing the annual economic forum organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce during the first week of August,...

Employees’ trust is a must in the workplace

Trust is given a pride of place where people get involved. Businesses are operated with long-term strategies made up and carried out grounded on the trust between the company and customers further empowered by the employees’ trust.

LankaClear records 12% revenue growth, surpasses Rs. 500 mn threshold

The LankaPay national payment network operator, LankaClear (Private) Limited, has recorded a 12 percent growth in revenue surpassing the Rs. 500 mn revenue threshold and recording a topline of Rs.518 million in the financial year 2014/2015.

CAM responds to Fitch on Ceylon Income Fund

 In response to the recent rating action by Fitch Rating Lanka on Ceylon Income Fund (CIF), the parent company of the said fund says the rating requirement sought by Fitch Ratings Lanka was beyond the control of the fund.

Govt. will reset investment climate without delay: Mangala

?In a move to further push Sri Lanka’s economic progress, Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera gave assurance that the new government will immediately take the necessary measures to create an investment-friendly environment that would boost investor confidence.

More than 100,000 attend the Seylan Colombo Motor Show

“Seylan Colombo Motor Show”, the largest automobile exhibition of the country concluded with a remarkable turnout at the BMICH, Colombo recently. The show displayed the latest models of vehicles by leading automobile dealers and attracted more than 100,000 visitors serving as an educational and entertaining platform for automobile enthusiasts in Sri Lanka.  Seylan Bank PLC, the leader in introducing innovative banking solutions t

AkzoNobel Paints garners Silver Awards at SLIM NASCO

Two AkzoNobel Paints Lanka sales professionals were recognised with Silver Awards for excellence at SLIM NASCO 2015.  The panel, which seeks to appreciate outstanding performances by sales professionals in Sri Lanka...

Sanath Daluwatta among Asia’s most influential CMOs

Sanath Daluwatta, Director - Marketing of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the National Television in Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of Asia’s  Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers at the  Global  Brand  Excellence  Awards 2015...

Habib Bank opens branch in Galle

?HBL, the largest bank in Pakistan has had a history in excess of 65 years in Sri Lanka and was one of the first banks to be set up in Pettah. 

Browns Exide excels at SILM NASCO Awards

?Browns Exide won two awards at the recent SLIM NASCO Awards ceremony held recently. The company took away a Gold and Bronze award under the Automotive Category.  The winners were Lakshman Sanjeewa Konara and Chinthaka Herath respectively.

HNB felicitates long-serving employees

The 25 years service awards for long serving employees was organized at Hatton National Bank PLC recently. Eighty three staff members who joined the Bank in 1989 were recognized for their loyalty at this grand ceremony.

Non-marketers attend SLIM PCM inauguration program

?Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for Marketing in Sri Lanka is a fully fledged marketing institute in the Island where these youngsters could confidently look forward to enroll with their quest towards becoming a marketer. 

Moratuwa gets new look Union Bank

?Union Bank of Colombo PLC recently extended its new look and design to its Moratuwa branch located at Galle Road, Moratuwa to provide customers a redefined banking experience. 

Harsha wishes more JVPers in legislature

?The former Deputy Minister of Policy Planning who returned to the Parliament as a ruling party member, said he wished more Janatha Vimukthi Party (JVP) members were elected to the legislature to act as watchdogs. 

Amana Bank gets CB extensions to beef up capital

?Amana Bank PLC, the only licensed bank in the country carrying out operations under the principles of Islamic banking said it had received extensions from the Central Bank to beef up its capital base.

Zurich roadshow to help Sri Lanka set record straight with West

As the capital market is gearing up to come under fresh spotlight with the first roadshow for 2015 set to kick-off in Zurich end of this October, Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) chief expressed strong confidence in the event allowing Sri Lanka to set its record straight with the West.

Ceylinco Life opens eco-friendly Bandarawela office

?Life insurance market leader Ceylinco Life has opened its new eco-friendly four–storey purpose-designed branch building on company owned land in Bandarawela, strengthening its presence in the Badulla district and demonstrating its commitment to the environment.

EU in trade development push for Lankan exports

?European Union (EU) has embarked on a project in collaboration with the Sri Lanka’s Commerce Department to enhance the technical skills of the export oriented Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) thereby increasing their trade competitiveness.