National Chamber felicitates members conferred with national honours

The National Chamber felicitated members conferred with national honours recently. The winners were felicitated at a ceremony  held at Colombo Hilton Residences on  May 26th, to recognize their members who were bestowed with national  honours by the Government. The event was graced by a large number  of chamber members, family guests  and well wishers.

DFCC exhibits winning spirit at Avurudu-themed Sports Day

The DFCC Sports Day was held on a grand scale on April 30 at the Havelock Sports Grounds.  Themed ‘Aluth Avuruddai DFCC Api’, a wide range of competitions were organised right through the day. Seven teams participated from across the bank’s branches and were named after lagna (astrological signs) in keeping with the theme. 

Amâna Takaful organises ‘Colour Splash’ art competition in Colombo, Kandy, Kaththankudi

It is Amâna Takaful’s belief that when one chooses a career one also chooses a work place that serves as a second home.  A work place has to be a pleasant and a rewarding environment to work in, a place that fosters the well-being and growth of their employees. A competitive wage, a health insurance scheme for self and family and activities that foster welfare of the employees all play a key role when one decides to make a commit

Govt. to tighten construction laws

Sri Lankan residents clear debris from damaged homes following flooding in Yatagampitiya village in Bulathsinhala. 

Foundation stones laid for Green Gold housing project at Upcot’s Strathspey Estate

The Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Ministry has allocated funds through the Plantation Human Development Trust to construct 25 new houses for the Ormidale Division workers at the Strathspey 

Hameedia teams up with Avirate for delightful Ramazan shopping experience

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, has entered into a strategic partnership with Avirate to offer a special range of women’s ready-to-wear collections complementing its exclusive menswear collection that Hameedia is renowned for. 

Siyapatha Finance PLC Relocates Kurunegala Branch

Siyapatha Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial organizations and the largest fully owned subsidiary the Sampath Bank Group, celebrated the relocation of its Metro branch in Kurunegala 

Prima KottuMee 'Hot & Spicy Kricket’ Promotion...Back Again!

Prima KottuMee has re-introduced the ‘KottuMee Hot & Spicy Kricket’ promotion as a means of adding some extra excitement to the ICC World Cup 2017. The campaign, which will take place on 

GISCO 2017 – ‘Sustainability Through Innovation’

Organized by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the second annual General Insurance Sales Congress (GISCO) was held on the 25th of May 2017 at the Water’s Edge in Battaramulla. 

PromoLanka Group launches construction safety pacesetter Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd

Indian manufacturing giant Mtandt and Sri Lanka’s PromoLanka Group have partnered to launch Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd. Mtandt is India’s largest manufacturing and rental company for mobile 

Blue Mountain Apartments on schedule with key projects

Blue Mountain Apartments (BMA) is set to host the ground-breaking ceremony for its latest real estate development project Avalon, this June. 

Piling of 50-storey Capitol TwinPeaks completed ahead of schedule

Capitol Developers Limited’s latest 470-apartment twin tower project - Capitol announced that it has completed the Piling stage fully and that construction is progressing steadily. Work is now underway on the basement of the twin towers. 

India’s Mtandt and PromoLanka launch construction safety company

Indian manufacturing giant Mtandt and Sri Lanka’s PromoLanka Group have partnered to launch Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd. 

Millennium Housing Developers records Rs.146mn profit for 2016/17

Millennium Housing Developers released their annual performance to the CSE this afternoon reflecting an admirable performance for the period by recording a profit of Rs.146 million with an EPS of 1.09 for the year 2016/17.

Construction Expo 2017 opens today

Sri Lanka’s largest and most focused constriction related exhibition, ‘Construction Expo 2017’, featuring all aspects related to the construction and building industry will be held on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the BMICH.

Famous Pacific Shipping named official logistics provider for Construction Expo 2017

Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (FPS) has been appointed as the official logistics partner by the Lanka Exhibitions and Conference Services (LECS) for Constructions Expo 2017 covering the services of freight, customs clearance, transport warehousing and off-loading. 

Blue Mountain Apartments on schedule with key projects

Blue Mountain Apartments (BMA) is set to host the ground-breaking ceremony for its latest real estate development project Avalon, this June. Having launched the project in March 2017, the 

DSI and Nirogi Lanka tie-up to promote special shoes for diabetic patients

DSI recently joined hands once again with Nirogi Lanka of the Sri Lanka Medical Association on a campaign to promote the use of safe, shoes for those suffering from diabetes. 

KIU holds inauguration ceremony for 2017 new entrants

KIU held the 2017 inauguration of BSc. Hons in Nursing, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Management, Acupuncture and Kaatsu degrees and Diploma in Mass Media Management. 

Gilead and GSK go head-to-head with similar HIV drug data

REUTERS:  Gilead Sciences Inc and GlaxoSmithKline PLC will go head-to-head with rival versions of an improved class of HIV medicines, after clinical studies showed the U.S. company’s new drug bictegravir was as effective as GSK’s product.

Returning expats could hit UK healthcare after Brexit: study

AFP: Britain’s healthcare system faces spiralling costs if expat pensioners living in other parts of the European Union return after Britain leaves the bloc, a study by an independent health charity warned on Wednesday.

Eva to empower Sri Lankan women with ‘Eva Piripun Mehewara’

Eva, Sri Lanka’s leading sanitary napkin brand, recently launched their initiative ‘Eva Piripun Mehewara’, with the aspiration to empower Sri Lankan women to lead with confidence in everything they do.

SPAR to commence operations in Sri Lanka by Q4 2017

SPAR is the world’s leading voluntary food retail chain. The business started with one Dutch store in 1932 and today, with over 12,100 stores in 42 countries worldwide, the retail partners of SPAR unite 

Sri Lanka’s energy push an opportunity for India

Sri Lanka is making a big push into the energy sector, with focus on renewable energy. And that is an opportunity for India.

Building the future: Infrastructure in ASEAN and South Asia

ASEAN and South Asia are building infrastructure at an unprecedented rate. Anyone who travels the capital cities of this region knows it for a fact. Roads, railroads, bridges, ports and metros. 

Can monetary policy solve China’s soaring leverage?

China’s leverage ratio — the ratio of debt to assets or equity — is rising at an alarming pace and approaching a historical high. High leverage ratios have in the past caused concern that financial asset bubbles in China might soon burst.

DFCC Exhibits Winning Spirit At Avurudu Themed Sports Day

The DFCC Sports Day was held on a grand scale on the 30th of April at the Havelock Sports Grounds. Themed ‘Aluth Avuruddai DFCC Api’, a wide range of competitions were organised right 

HNB teams up with Parkway Hospitals to offer priority healthcare services to Club members

HNB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parkway Hospitals Singapore, a joint endeavor that paves the way for a new era of collaboration between a bank and a private medical institution. 

Commercial Bank and United Motors launch new leasing promo

Attractive benefits have been announced for businesses or individuals seeking to purchase trucks and buses from United Motors on lease from the Commercial Bank of Ceylon.

NTB Amex cardholders get 40% off at all Cinnamon Resorts

Nations Trust Bank American Express is offering its cardmembers a 40 percent savings on accommodation at all signature Cinnamon Resorts, island wide.