Dialog revamps range of internet cards with additional data

?Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, revamped its range of internet cards with additional data for everyone.  Starting from end March, users of Sri Lanka’s fastest 3.75G (HSPA +),

Odiris Engineering goes online for Avurudhu with Takas

?Kitchen appliance supplier Odiris Engineering announced recently that its range of products is now available on Takas.lk, the trusted name in e-commerce in Sri Lanka with currently the largest offering of electronics in the market.

LG’s innovative range of appliances - No.1 choice in Sri Lanka

?Abans flagship brand LG is the market leader for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators with a strong demand for other home appliances, IT equipment, and mobile phones. 

Cinnamon red Colombo emerges as Best Mid-Market New Hotel in South Asia

?Cinnamon red Colombo, part of the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts chain, won the ‘Best New Hotel of the Year’ award in the ‘Mid-Market’ segment at the 11th Hotel Investment Conference - South Asia (HICSA) 2015, held on the 7th and 8th April in New Delhi. 

ComBank helps empower sea weed cultivators of North West

?Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently extended its support to sea weed cultivators in the Northwest of Sri Lanka, as part of the bank’s ongoing initiative to empower small and ....

AIA scholarship awarded for sixth year at Wayamba University

?AIA Sri Lanka partnered with Wayamba University of Sri Lanka to offer a scholarship for Excellence in Insurance Studies to the most outstanding final year student in the Insurance and Valuation Department of the university, for the sixth consecutive year.  

Holcim Lanka and NAITA develop National Competency Standard for multi-skilling

?Holcim Lanka in partnership with National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) has developed a National Competency Standard (NCS) for the multi-skilled technician. 

‘Around the Pearl’ kicks off for second consecutive year

?The ‘Around the Pearl’ initiative kicked off yesterday for the second consecutive year and 20 business leaders embarked on a 1400 kilometre bicycle ride around Sri Lanka to raise public support and funds for children affected by cerebral palsy (CP). 

Sunquick creates Golden moments with “Sunquick Gold”

?Sunquick, Sri Lanka’s popular brand in the Fruit Squash and Cordial market has reached yet another milestone through the introduction of a new flavour to its product portfolio. 

Avirate opens at Liberty Plaza

?Avirate opened its latest fashionable store at Liberty Plaza new retail podium recently. The exclusive fashion store which caters to the modern woman with its fashionable western wear range,

ComBank hosts remittance customers at ‘Avurudu’ event

?Commercial Bank remittance customers were hosted at a colourful ‘Avurudu’ event that included partaking of the traditional meal, at the bank’s Kiribathgoda branch recently.

Ceylinco ‘People’s Insurance Brand of the Year’ again

?Sri Lankans young and old voted Ceylinco Insurance their undisputed choice yet again, by selecting Ceylinco as the ‘People’s Insurance Brand of the Year’ at People’s Awards 2015, for an unprecedented ninth consecutive time.

Amãna Takaful recognises employees for exceptional performance

?Amãna Takaful (ATL) recently held its annual awards under the theme ‘Think Big’.  At the event, the company’s top employees were recognized for their exceptional performance

‘Isuru Pirunu Suba Ganedenu’ from Union Bank

?With the objective of encouraging and rewarding customers who save with Union Bank, the bank announced the launch of ‘Isuru Pirunu Subaganedenu’, an attractive Avurudu promotion. 

NDB introduces innovative knowledge-sharing through NDB e-Digest

?NDB recently introduced ‘NDB e-Digest’, the first e-newsletter in the industry that features useful lifestyle and banking-related content. The newsletter is a bimonthly issue despatched via e mail, to those who have subscribed.

Avurudu Ganudenu with Bank of Ceylon

?Being a bank that has a deeper commitment towards the nation, Bank of Ceylon (BoC) has upheld traditions and cultural values of the country in every possible manner and in this spirit, the bank has...

DVB launches special ‘Salli Mallai’ Avurudu promo

?DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB), Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing commercial bank, recently launched a special ‘Salli Mallai’ Avurudu promotion to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. 

Colombo Port City Project: Monster or transformative opportunity?

?Since the beginning of the recent presidential election campaign, development projects initiated or implemented by the Rajapaksa administration have come under severe criticism by the opposition, mainly on the grounds of corruption or wasteful expenditure.

Lower potential growth: A new reality

Since the onset of the global financial crisis, many economies have faced lower growth in their productive capacity, which may slow the rise of living standards in the future, according to a new study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Techzone opens premium retail store in Matara

?Techzone the retail arm of Tech Information Solutions Pte Ltd, opened its latest IT Retail Store in the heart of Matara recently.  The showroom is the one-stop destination for global brands in IT.

Samsung expands network with new digital plaza in Kiribathgoda

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. recently expanded its network in Sri Lanka, by launching its latest Samsung Digital Plaza in Kiribathgoda.  The new plaza is located in Kandy Road, Dalugama, Kelaniya and was opened in time for the upcoming Avurudu season. 

Court convicts ex-Satyam chief of fraud in ‘India’s Enron’ case

?AFP: An Indian court yesterday convicted the former chief of outsourcing giant Satyam and his aides over a $2.25 billion accounting fraud scandal dubbed “India’s Enron”, the prosecutor said.

We Drive People Happy!

Kangaroo Cabs commence their Customer Satisfaction Survey “Did we drive you happy?” ,from the 8th April 2015  as an ongoing Customer Service Project. The pioneer cab service provider in the island has built its name as the best cab service provider in the country & much popular for their affordable airport transfers.

Miss Malini – India’s celebrated Bollywood blogger who turned a hobby into a thriving career

In 2008, Malini Agarwal, a young Indian woman, starry eyed as any other Indian girl about Bollywood and all its glamour, started a blog from her home. It was meant to be a hobby. 

Virtusa wins Adobe Marketing Cloud Innovation Award

?Virtusa Corporation announced it has been recognized as the most Standout Adobe Marketing Cloud Innovation for incredible creativity and ingenuity during the Adobe Summit in Salt Lake City

Public tribunal unanimously opposes Port City project

A public tribunal hosted by anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International Sri Lanka yesterday decided that the Port City project should be cancelled, as all benefits it may provide are outweighed by economic, social, environmental and political harm.

CFW’s ‘Fashion+Food’ Celebrates Colombo

Colombo Fashion Week’s ‘Fashion+Food’ programme, which was part of the series ‘Celebrate Colombo’ in association with Sri Lanka Tourism, showcased Colombo as a vibrant city that buzzes with activity during Fashion Week, and highlighted the myriad attractions and experiences it has to offer. This season, seven premier restaurants in Colombo partnered with CFW to curate extraordinary dining experiences by offering limi

Donation Program to the Orphanage by AVIC-INTL

With the upcoming Sinhala & Tamil New Year, China National Aero Technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC-INTL), the Chinese Company on 9th April 2015, once again came to Lawris Girl’s Home at Colombo, donating living goods which worth Rs.200, 000, to the Orphanage.

Amãna Takaful Selects GrayMatter’s Insurance Analytics (IA+)

Top insurer Amãna Takaful PLC recently announced its decision to partner with GrayMatter’s Insurance Analytics (IA+) to execute its Business Analytics programme across all Life and Non-Life Insurance businesses in Colombo. This partnership is in line with Amãna Takaful’s strategy to develop a strong analytics culture to gain market share, enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency. Increasingly th

Customs chief urges exporters to make his department busy

?It appears that the Customs Department has plenty of free time on its hands during the normal operating hours, bringing to question the rationality of Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake implementing a 24/7 clearance service at the Customs.