Swarna Samanala Group introduces solar thermal air conditioner

Swarna Samanala Group, has introduced a new type of high energy efficient hybrid solar thermal air conditioner to Sri Lanka. A spokesman of this company stated that as there are no sensitive electronic circuits in this air conditioner, the damages caused from power surges and lightning  are minimum. 

JICA grants Rs. 17.5 bn concessionary loan for rural infrastructure development

Aconcessionary loan agreement for JPY 12,957 million (approx. Rs. 17.5 billion) was signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for rehabilitation of essential rural economic infrastructure in North Central, Northern, Uva and Eastern Provinces yesterday. 

Sri Lankan team leaves for Islamabad to procure rice tranche

Sri Lanka has picked three countries to supply 200,000 MT rice immediately to meet the shortfall in its domestic market.

Rupee falls on importer dollar demand; stocks up

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee fell slightly yesterday as demand for dollars from importers surpassed selling of the U.S. currency by exporters and banks, while expectations that imports would increase weighed on the local currency.

Thailand Week

Thailand Week, a trade exhibition organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand, opened yesterday

Asian markets down after US jobs disappoint, oil plunges

AFP:   Asian markets mostly headed into the weekend on a negative note yesterday, following a sell-off on Wall Street, US jobs data coming in below par and a dive in oil prices fuelling losses across the energy sector.

Japan e-commerce giant Rakuten bans ivory products

AFP: Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has banned the sales of ivory products on its site, the company said yesterday in a move hailed by conservation activists as a boost to international efforts to stem smuggling.

G20 Summit

Participants of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Northern Germany posing for a family photo yesterday. 

People’s Leasing Sports and Welfare Society organises ‘Kirilliyo’ musical event

People’s Leasing Sports and Welfare Society organised an indoor musical show, ‘Kirilliyo’, featuring eminent female vocal artists, 

Enchanteur rewards Nolimit shoppers

Enchanteur, a range of fine quality French-inspired fragrances and fragrance enhanced toiletries for young, romantic and elegant modern women from Wipro UNZA, rewarded its Nolimit  shoppers recently.

Naveen Ceramics launches ‘Italy Rock’ tile range

Naveen Ceramics launched its latest range of tile products, ‘Italy Rock’ under Nanogress Porcellanato. 

ComBank’s ‘Arunalu’ art competition awards Rs.555,000 to young artists

Forty five child artists between the ages of six and14 years took home cash prizes totalling Rs.555,000 courtesy of Commercial Bank’s ‘Arunalu Siththam’  art competition. 

Lanka Hospitals wins six NCQP 2017 awards

Lanka Hospitals won high acclaim at National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2017, winning six awards in total. 

Dress up in style this wedding season with Hameedia

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and it symbolizes the start of a beautiful journey. 

CIMASS selects CIMA Mind Challenge Pro 2017 winner

CIMA Mind Challenge Pro 2017, the revamped version of the long-standing quiz competition known as the Mind Challenge, was held successfully recently at the Sri Lanka Foundation premises.   

U.S. seeks funds tied to North Korea from eight big banks

REUTERS: U.S. authorities have tried to seize millions of dollars associated with several companies that deal with North Korea, including the country’s military, from eight large international banks, according to court filings made public on Thursday.

Osethma Ayurveda Hospital introduces Seevana shampoo for dandruff, lice treatment

Osethma Ayurveda Hospital, the renowned and famed name in the Ayurveda medical field in Sri Lanka, has introduced Osethma Seevana, a herbal shampoo to sustain healthy hair, to the Sri Lankan market.

‘Win big with mCash’ promo concludes with prizes worth millions

Mobitel’s mobile money platform, mCash rewarded the winners of its special ‘Pay Bills with mCash to Win Big’ promotion for its customers.

NDB holds Bhakthi Gee in celebration of Poson

NDB organised a performance of Bhakthi Gee in commemoration of Poson. 

Strathspey Estate celebrates 25th anniversary

Strathspey Estate, situated in Upcot in the Maskeliya region, managed by Maskeliya Plantations PLC, which is a subsidiary of the Richard Pieris group, celebrated the 25th anniversary after the privatization of State Plantations Corporation.

Rotary Club of Colombo West President receives ‘Best President’ award

Roshan Perera, the 56th President of Rotary Club Colombo West, was awarded the ‘Best President’ award in Colombo recently, at the Gala Rotary Awards Night with over 400 guests at Galadari Ballroom.

Sri Lankan Airlines hosts amazing ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ mountain biking race

Sri Lankan Airlines held Sri Lanka’s premier mountain bike stage race, ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ successfully for a third time in a row recently. The race takes riders from hot and humid jungles, 

DSI Partners with Star Points to Launch a Unique Loyalty Program

DSI recently announced the re-launch of their loyalty program with Star Points. The objective of the program being to offer customers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle ‘loyalty’ experience.

Hameedia rewards participants of Human Resource conference 2017 as the official clothing partner

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, was privileged to be the official clothing partner for the prestigious National Human Resource Conference 2017

Hameedia rewards participants of Human Resource conference 2017 as the official clothing partner

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, was privileged to be the official clothing partner for the prestigious National Human Resource Conference 2017

Sri Lankan insurance industry grows 16.27%

The Sri Lankan insurance industry recorded a growth of 16.27 percent in 2016 compared to 2015 in terms of its gross written premium (GWP) across both the long-term and general insurance  business sectors. 

Singer Sri Lanka partners Home and You Lifestyle Fair

One of the most prestigious business entities in the country and the leaders in consumer durable goods market, Singer Sri Lanka PLC partnered with Sri Lanka’s premier lifestyle exhibition ‘Home and You Lifestyle Fair’ for the 19th consecutive year as the principal sponsor. 

Whoever said that space could not be owned?

 With 18 acres of space in the heart of Colombo, Havelock City is an architectural triumph designed to give you never-ending space to live, work and play. 

Global Housing and Real Estate launches Ocean Breeze Negombo

Marking yet another step in its journey of creating luxurious living spaces, Global Housing and Real Estate (Pvt.) Ltd officially launched its 14th luxury apartment project, Ocean Breeze Negombo, at a gala launch cocktail ceremony held at The Kingsbury  Hotel recently. 

ECL redevelops Maldives’ ADK Hospital

While developing countries seek access to affordable healthcare, continuous advancement in medical technology requires new standards for hospital design and amenities.