Fadna Ginco enters market

From ancient times, our ancestors used the ginger and coriander juice for ailments. 

CA Students’ International Conference concludes on high note

The 31st International CA Students’ Conference themed ‘Transmute, to Transmute’ concluded on a high note with over 600 CA students from across the country as well as the South Asian region participating, where the importance to embrace change in the current dynamic global environment was underscored. 

Sri Lanka-Czech Republic to deepen bilateral ties

Both Sri Lanka and the Czech Republic have expressed interest to further enhance and deepen bilateral ties between the two countries as there is a big potential for further development.

Arthacharya Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary

 Established in 1992, Arthacharya Foundation celebrates its silver jubilee this year. 

MTI’s idea2fund invests, incubates ‘Bakamuna’ lifestyle designs

Rochelle Bibile, a young designer with an eye for the daring and unique, sees her vision become reality through partnering with MTI’s idea2fund. 

Kodomo brings cheer to Little Hearts

‘Kodomo’ Kiddies Tooth paste marketed by UTN Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd, contributes for the project of  Little Hearts,

Aitken Spence partners to raise awareness on Thalassemia

Aitken Spence partnered with Thalassemia Foundation of Sri Lanka to raise awareness of Thalassemia disease through a walk which was conducted in Colombo on  May 06th. 

JKH March earnings up 10% to Rs.5bn; full year net up 16%

Sri Lanka’s premier blue chip, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), which is currently building a massive mixed development project in the heart of Colombo, saw its net profit for the January-March quarter (4Q17) increasing 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs.5 billion.

Sri Lanka raises US $ 1.5bn via international bond issue

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, on behalf of the Sri Lankan government successfully priced a new US$1.5 billion 10-year international sovereign bond on  May 4th. 

Top World Bank official visits Sri Lanka

Jan Walliser, the World Bank’s Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions, arrived in Colombo for an official two-day visit. 

Indonesia seeks US$2 bn over Australia oil spill

AFP: Indonesia said yesterday it has filed a US$2 billion lawsuit against an energy company over an oil spill off Australia that it claims caused environmental damage in the  archipelago’s waters. 

Sancharaka Udawa 2017

Tourism Minister John Amaratunga declared open the 7th Edition of the ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ exhibition at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre yesterday. Picture shows the Minister and Sri Lanka Tourism Authority’s Chairman Paddy Withana taking a look at the tourism products on display.  Pic by: Kithsiri de Mel

Shares post 1-year closing high on continued foreign buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose to a one-year closing high yesterday, led by banking and diversified stocks, on continued foreign buying.

Lighthouses could be used to promote tourism industry: Minister

Sri Lanka Ports Authority commenced its support to the development of the tourism industry from Dondra. 

BOI conducts awareness programme for professional tour guides

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka organized a briefing seminar for members of the tour guide profession at the BOI’s Auditorium in the World Trade Centre recently.

Finance Minister meets JBIC CEO

A meeting between visiting Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Chief Executive Officer of Japan Bank of International Corporation (JBIC) Tadashi Maeda was held on Thursday.

A different kind of dansal with Pelwatte Ice-Cream

The month of May in Sri Lanka is celebrated as the month of ‘light’ with the commemoration of the Vesak festival. A common sight is a collection of colourful lanterns that adorn homes and the elaborate pandols that are erected in city centres depicting stories from the Buddhist beliefs. 

Hugo Boss, first luxury brand launched in Sri Lanka

Hugo Boss celebrated the opening of a new Boss Store recently at the Arcade Independence Square, being the first-ever premium luxury brand to be introduced in Sri Lanka. 

Upcot’s Strathspey Estate celebrates 90th anniversary

Strathspey Estate, Upcot, which is situated in the Maskeliya area, owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies and managed by Maskeliya Plantations PLC, celebrated its factory’s 90th anniversary recently by conducting a lot of religious activities such as giving bestowment to those who rendered their services to Strathspey Estate since the year 1927.

World of Outdoor introduces Weber grills to Sri Lanka

Weber Barbecue Grills, a product of Weber Stephen Products LLC, fired up Colombo when it launched its range of grills and barbecues to a packed audience at a gala event held at The Hilton Colombo recently.

Jayantha Rajapakse’s Golden Rays on the Dark Moon offers revelatory look at Lankan lives

Unipower Chairman and self-made, successful entrepreneur Jayantha Mangala Rajapakse recently announced the release of the English translation of his autobiography, Amawaka Anduru Ne, a compelling and heart-warming story of inspiration and hope. 

Signature opens new showroom at Majestic City

Popular menswear brand, Signature, proudly inaugurated a brand-new showroom at the Majestic City Complex, the most central shopping destination in Colombo. 

Avurudu with Airtel

Bharti Airtel Lanka celebrated Avurudu with two mega events in Kundasale and Agunukolapalassa. As the country’s fastest mobile Internet service provider, Airtel introduced a digital zone which allowed patrons an Aurudu experience through a digital lens. This proved to be the most popular feature at both events.  

Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza rewards March winner

The national mobile service provider, Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza programme is in top gear for the third month in the year 2017. The lucky winner of the Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza for the month of March 2017 was announced as Chamara Naleenfrom Rajagiriya. 

Dentsu Aegis Network sweeps Creative Abbys at Goafest 2017; wins 87 metals

Dentsu Aegis Network India has bagged the highest tally of metals as a group at the Creative Abbys at the Goafest 2017 edition.

World's number one luxury automobile brand raises the bar

Mercedes-Benz, the number one luxury car brand in the globe, celebrated its fellowship in Sri Lanka with the Mercedes-Benz Pageant, held from 7am to 1pm at the BMICH. This showcase event of 

HNB Team “ A “ win Interbank Quiz 2017

The 25th Annual Interbank Quiz Competition organized by The Clearing Association of Bankers (CAB) was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Galadari.  

New Signature showroom opens at Majestic City Complex

Popular menswear brand, Signature, proudly inaugurated a brand new showroom at the Majestic City Complex, the most central shopping destination in Colombo. The new showroom was formally 

Mercmarine Training awards scholarships to female merchant Navy cadets

Mercmarine Training, Sri Lanka’s foremost merchant seamen training institute, presented scholarships worth Rs. 2 million to two female cadet applicants, Koshila Herath and Sonali Jayarathne, at an event held in Colombo recently. 

‘Kelani Saviya’ extended for another five years

‘Kelani Saviya’ the award winning CSR programme of Kelani Cables PLC that was scheduled to conclude in 2017 was extended for a further period of five years due to high demand from the society.