Acer-Metropolitan power FITIS’ ICT Industry Cricket Championship 2017

Acer & Metropolitan powered Sri Lanka’s ICT Industry Cricket Championship 2017 held recently at P. Sara Oval Grounds organised by the Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS).

SLT PEO TV introduces innovative Music On Demand service

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has come forward with yet another innovative entertainment option for their loyal customers in the form of ‘Music On Demand’ or MOD, a selective option for PEO TV viewers. 

EFL completes major training capacity expansion drive

Responding to significant growth in demand for qualified professionals in the sector, global logistics provider Expolanka Freight (EFL) announced a significant expansion of its training capabilities with 

Nestlé Milkmaid Shines at BestWeb.lk 2017 Contest

Milkmaid, synonymous with mouthwatering desserts, and Sri Lanka’s household favourite for over 100 years, bagged the Merit Award for ‘Best Advertising and Marketing by a Website’ at the recent 

CDB ‘Pariganaka Piyasa’ fosters ICT literacy for 12,000 students

It has been ten years since Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) began its unique CSR initiative of Pariganaka Piyasa aimed at making IT literacy inclusive across the nation. 

HNB Assurance join hands with CCPSL for second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) entered into an MOU with the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) recently with the sole objective of educating the general public on a number of causes which has an immense impact on a healthy lifestyle.

JLanka leads in lighting iconic Buddhist temples with solar energy for Vesak

World Buddhist leaders have agreed to hold the UN International Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka from May 11 to 13, and this is the first time Sri Lanka has been given the opportunity to host this festival.  Accordingly, the inauguration of the 14th UN Vesak Day will take place at the BMICH with President Maithripala Sirisena, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of over 2000 other national and international delegates participating repr

Leema Creations initiates another community service

Leema Creations (Pvt) Ltd, the award winning interior design company has once again come forward to fulfill an essential need of visually handicapped children. 

Blue Mountain brightens up United Nations Vesak Day celebrations

The United Nations Vesak Day will be celebrated in Sri Lanka this year with the participation of Buddhist leaders from around the world, making it a landmark celebration. 

Hong Kong: A fascinating travel destination

Hong Kong is not just another transit point or a business centre but it is a fascinating travel destination with so many attractions including luxury hotels, delicious cuisine and a wide variety of entertainment options to cater to all your travel needs. You would get the maximum for your money and time holidaying in Hong Kong and it would sure to be an unforgettable travel experience for you and your whole family. 

Overall governance in financial sector

The world-renowned human resources (HR) guru Professor Dave Ulrich speaking to a group of board executives said that every board is responsible for governing its firm in the best interest of the shareholders and other stakeholders. They are responsible for their actions and the actions of the firm’s leaders relative to the shareholders. 

Where has all the water gone?

We live on a parched planet. Farmers till arid pastureland and policymakers fret over empty reservoirs, dry rivers and thirsty cities. And that only scratches the surface – literally – of the world’s water problem. Subterranean aquifers, which amount to the world’s reserve water tank, are also running dry. If this continues, the consequences could be dire, especially for water-stressed and fast-growing Asia.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative to challenge US-led order

This month, what is likely to be this year’s biggest international summit will convene in Beijing to discuss the world’s most ambitious project. China’s Belt and Road Initiative aims to redefine the global economy of the 21st century by integrating the economies of Europe, Asia and Africa through an unprecedented and powerful network of transport and communications infrastructure.

Ceylinco Diabetes Centre offers big discounts in May

Discounts of over 25 percent on diagnostic packages, combined with several other special benefits are to be offered throughout May in celebration of the Ceylinco Diabetes Centre’s 13th anniversary, which falls on the 25th of the month.

Leads organizes training programme for care givers of children’s homes

ESCAPE (Eradicating Sexual Child Abuse Prostitution & Exploitation), the child protection division of Leads, recently organized a training programme for over fifty care givers from children’s homes in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts on providing quality care for children in institutions. 

Dr. Sagara Karunathilaka conferred ‘Nights of Truth’

Dr. Sagara Karunathilaka, the father of Osteo Healingpathy, the most senior practitioner at Osteo Clinic, Malabe and the doctor who treated even the hard-to-cure diseases such as Parkinson and paralysis was honoured with the title of ‘Nights of Truth’ in Great Britain recently. 

Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry appoints new board

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry recently appointed its new board for the  year 2017. 

Premium International launches corporate website at biz conference

Premium International’s corporate website was launched by Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senarathne in Colombo recently. 

VLCC introduces unique weight management and beauty care services

The world today is a fast-paced one. Between nine to five jobs and balancing all other aspects of our lives, we move through life in a constant rat race. 

Durdans Dental Care offers full range of dental services

Cosmetic dentistry has been gaining momentum in recent years and its vital importance is recognized in this era, with evolving technology combined with the fast paced aesthetic movement.

Adl Capital secures US $ 10mn facility for LOLC Al-Falaah

Adl Capital Limited was successful in securing a US $ 10 million funding line for LOLC Finance’s Islamic business unit, Al-Falaah, from a leading Islamic financial institution based in the Middle East. 

CMA conducts CPD seminar on big data analytics

A continuing professional development (CPD) seminar on big data analytics for accounting was organised by the CPD Committee of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) recently, at the CMA auditorium.

NDB opens 106th branch in Kottawa

NDB recently opened its latest branch in Kottawa in a bid to support the economic and livelihood development in the Colombo District. 

Seylan Bank offers card members great deals at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

Seylan Bank offers its esteemed credit card members fabulous holiday experiences at exquisite Cinnamon’s resort properties this season. 

SDB Dayada account offers better future for children

The SDB Dayada account offers you the opportunity to avail the amount of money that you target to have once your child will turn 18 years, with a lump sum deposit that you make today.

Seylan Ethera Kasi – Methara Wasi draw rewards over 200 remittance customers

Two lucky winners walked away with cash prizes of Rs.100,000 each during the first round of the Seylan Bank Seylan Ethera Kasi – Methara Wasi draw for November and December.

HNB Al Najah bags multiple Golds at SLIBFI Awards 2017

HNB Al Najah, Hatton National Bank’s (HNB) Islamic banking business, extended its market leadership position, securing two Gold awards together with two Bronze awards at the annual awards ceremony of the Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (SLIBFI).

VAT on telecom services hits Dialog as March profits fall 42%

The application of increased Value Added Tax (VAT) on telecom services has begun to bite into the revenues and profits of the country’s largest mobile telecommunication provider which has over 12 million subscribers, the interim results showed. 

Sri Lanka’s forest-based strategy to combat the threat of climate change

It is now an established fact that the root cause of rapidly increasing changes in climatic conditions across the world is a rise in the concentrations of heat-trapping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse 

Guardian Capital expands portfolio to Rs.367mn amid new investments

Private equity firm Guardian Capital Partners (WAPO), which was earlier known as Watapota Investments, expanded its investment portfolio to Rs.367 million at the end of the 2017 financial year, from Rs.221 million year-on-year (YoY).