AMW sponsors musical show to raise Epilepsy awareness

?Epilepsy is among the most neglected diseases in Sri Lanka. Answering the call to address this disease, the government has set up epilepsy wards at the main children’s hospital across the country. 

Asia Capital holds blood donation camp at WTC

?Asia Capital PLC recently held a blood donation camp at the World Trade Centre, as part of its commitment towards being a responsible corporate citizen.  The event, which was open to all, saw the participation of over 100 people representing 15 companies.

Luring 2.5mn tourists by 2016 unlikely: report

Importance of a harmonized grading system for accommodation highlighted  Sri Lanka will not be able to entertain 2.5 million tourists by 2016 as claimed by the previous government, according to an industry report, which also called for a harmonized grading system for accommodation.

Maldives tourism resumes positive growth

?Tourism growth levels returned to positive levels in the Maldives, with arrivals increasing by 4.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 95,389 in May.

Sri Lanka sells US $ 301mn of development bonds

Sri Lanka raised US $ 301 million from the sale of dollar-denominated development bonds yesterday, the Central Bank said.

Shares end at over 1-week high on hopes of political stability

?REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares hit a more than one-week high yesterday, surpassing the 7,000-point psychological barrier as hopes of political stability after the August 17 election helped boost sentiment, stockbrokers said.

Mobile phone use to be restricted within Yala

?The use of mobile phones within the Yala National Park is to be restricted in an attempt to enhance the experience of the wildlife enthusiasts visiting the park, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.

Plantation companies say massive wage hike “inconceivable”

The Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) yesterday said the call for unconditional increase of the daily wage of estate workers to Rs.1,000— a massive 62 percent increase from the present Rs.620—is “inconceivable” given the current predicament the country’s tea industry is in.  

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

?REUTERS: Euro zone leaders clinched a deal with Greece yesterday to negotiate a third bailout to keep the near-bankrupt country in the euro zone after a whole night of haggling at an emergency summit.

Time for an e-waste policy

The picture aptly demonstrates the need for an e-waste policy in Sri Lanka. Electronic waste is a relatively new addition to the types of hazardous wastes that threaten human health and environment.

CEAT launches Tyre Care Clinics for leading corporate entities

?A new initiative to promote good tyre maintenance habits among motorists has been launched in Sri Lanka by CEAT Kelani Holdings, the company that manufactures half of the country’s tyre requirements.

Yamaha FZ V2.0 makes debut in Sri Lanka

?The trendy Yamaha FZ range of motorcycles saw the debut of its latest offering – the Yamaha FZ V2.0. Displayed at the Ceylon Motor Show, the latest member of the FZ family incorporates the latest technology, named ‘Blue Core’, by Yamaha.

BMW to introduce latest ‘i Series’ electric cars to Sri Lanka

The German-based automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company BMW, one of the most eminent brands in the automobile industry, is to introduce its latest ‘i   Series’ electric cars to Sri Lanka.

Otara Foundation to spearhead environmental sustainability and animal welfare

Entrepreneur, fashion icon and animal lover Otara Gunewardene who exited the Odel business empire she founded and built to focus on matters closer to her heart, has set up a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of all animals, communities and the environment.

Poonewa residents get clean drinking water with Sampath Bank assistance

?Sampath Bank initiated yet another CSR initiative with the installation of a water purification unit (RO Plant) in Poonewa, Medawachchiya recently. 

Colombo School of Arts to help leprosy patients, promote awareness

?With the aim of helping to create awareness of the dreaded disease leprosy and also to promote early detection, the students of the Colombo School of Arts (CSA)....

British Council enhances international learning in local school curriculum

This year, 144 schools from remote and urban areas of Anuradhapura,Polonnaruwa,Batticaloa, Badulla, Bandarawela, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Jaffna, Kandy,Ratnapura,Kegalle and Kurunegala received the ‘British Council International School Award’ ...

Listening: an essential part of communication

Not only human beings but also all other beings living in this planet need communication.

Logistics industry not properly geared to meet global demands: SLFFA Chairperson

Following is the extract of the speech delivered by Tania Polonnowita Wettimuny, 

Is Asia ready to face a ‘grey tsunami’?

What is the state of the world in terms of age structure? Currently, 

Rupee falls as state bank lowers exchange rate

The Sri Lankan rupee was trading weaker yesterday aftear a state-owned bank...

HNB Leasing offers 9.5% for vehicles registered during promo

Hatton National Bank (HNB) is offering the lowest interest rate for registered...

UAG top achievers tour India and China

The topmost performers of the Union Assurance General...

Ceylinco offers third party insurance through Sri Lanka Postal Service

Ceylinco General Insurance announced that it has partnered with the Sri Lanka Postal Service ...

Etihad partner airlines select Starcom as new global media agency

Etihad Airways Partner (EAP) airlines Etihad Airways,...

wow.lk partners Walkers Tours to offer best online hotel deals

wow.lk, Sri Lanka’s leading online shopping website, ...

Oman Air launches Sindbad mobile app for frequent fliers

Oman Air announced the launch of its latest initiative designed to enhance...

Emirates to launch services to Mashhad

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, ..

Ceyoka signs exclusive distributor agreement with Eurofarma Brazil

Ceyoka (Pvt.) Ltd, the nation’s leading diversified entity...

Absolute Ayurveda introduces Natural Healing Clinic

Absolute Ayurveda proudly introduced ‘Absolute Ayurveda Natural Healing...