People’s Bank celebrates Deepavali

In commemoration of Deepavali yesterday, People’s Bank organized a series of ceremonies at the Wellawatte branch.

Experiencing latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with VR at Odel

As Samsung Galaxy Note8 garners exceptional customer reviews on its versatility and performance, the tech superiority of the Galaxy Note8 is making waves in the smartphone world, confirm sources from Samsung Sri Lanka. 

CICRA Campus announces first Bachelor of Cyber Security degree in Sri Lanka

In partnership with Australia’s top-ranked Deakin University, CICRA Campus is introducing dedicated Bachelor of Cyber Security degree for the first time in Sri Lanka.

CIC partners with PureCircle to introduce stevia to local market

PureCircle, the world’s leading manufacturer and innovator of stevia  sweetener for the global food and beverage industry, announced it has entered into a partnership with CIC Holdings PLC to introduce the natural-origin sweetener to the local market. 

Palladium Holdings launches one-stop-shop for hospitality consulting in Sri Lanka

A one-stop-shop for hospitality consulting in Sri Lanka and the Maldives was launched recently by Palladium Holdings, a locally owned outfit.

ZILLIONe partners with Lanka Minerals and Chemicals

Technology-based enterprise ZILLIONe recently partnered with Lanka Minerals and Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd, to extend the benefits of its recently launched SAGE 300 ERP Software to the leading calcium carbonate processor in Sri Lanka.

Hayleys Plantations emerge as Asia Pacific’s most innovative HR practitioner

Hayleys Plantations Sector continues to receive international recognition for its pioneering HR practices, having recently been awarded with ‘The Most Innovative HR Practices’ at the Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards 2017 for the second year in a row.

Mobitel Launches South Asia’s first NB-IoT Network at Techno 2017 in Sri Lanka

Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider showcased the nascent NB-IoT technology (Narrow Band Internet of Things) for the first time in South Asia at the recently concluded Techno 

Louvre Abu Dhabi Signs Landmark Partnership With Etihad Airways

Louvre Abu Dhabi today signed the first exclusive platinum partnership with Etihad Airways. The symbolic ceremony took place under the museum’s spectacular dome and its ‘Rain of Light’ effect.

Janashakthi creates history at Effie Awards with first Gold in Insurance category

Janashakthi Insurance PLC created history at the recently held Effie Awards 2016, winning the coveted Gold Award in the Insurance category.This was the first Gold won in the insurance industry 

CAB Interbank TWENTY20 Soft Ball Cricket Tournament 2017

The Clearing Association of Bankers (CAB) was formed in 2008 with the objective of enhancing the knowledge of bankers as well as to promote goodwill, understanding and fellowship among bankers 

RMIT University collaborates SAITM Faculty of Engineering

Australia’s prestigious RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) recently initiated a partnership with SAITM (South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine) to make Australian degrees and internships available locally to engineering students at affordable rates.

Salzburg Hotel School doubles scholarships for SLITHM students

One of the world’s leading hospitality training institutions, the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in Salzburg, Austria has doubled its annual quota of scholarships for SLITHM students due to ‘high performance and commitment’.

NSBM Green University Town announces Career Fair–2017

NSBM Green University Town announced its Career Fair 2017 to be held on 25th and 26th November at NSBM Green University Town in Pitipana, Homagama.

University of Houston Victoria conducts open day

The University of Houston Victoria recently concluded a successful open day at Regency Wing, Galle Face Hotel recently.

AIS Innovation Centre to develop computational thinking

Asian International School (AIS) Colombo, in partnership with IgniterSpace and Create Lab of Singapore, last week unveiled its ‘AIS Innovation Centre’ aimed at augmenting computational thinking and creative problem solving in students.

Santani recognized as one of world’s most unusual hotels

Following a series of global and local awards for Santani Resort and Spa, yet another international publication has selected the property to a prestigious list featuring just 25 hotels in the world.

Upcoming five-star golf resort and spa at Nilaveli, Trincomalee

Situated in the North Eastern suburbs of the Trincomalee district is a popular coastal resort village called Nilaveli, which is not a new name to Sri Lankans or foreigners.

EMP wins Gold at NCE Export Awards 2017

Electro Metal Pressings (Pvt) Ltd, the vanguard of Sri Lanka’s electro mechanical engineering industry, won the Gold Award at the recently concluded Export Awards 2017 organized by the

Aitken Spence chef Dimuthu awarded for culinary excellence

Aitken Spence Hotels’ star chef, Dimuthu Kumarasinghe was recognised at the recently held Tourism Leaders’ Summit and International Research Symposium Sri Lanka 2017 for ‘the most outstanding contribution for industry leadership for development and promotion of Sri Lankan gastronomic tourism’.

Roshan Fernando appointed GM of Golden Crown, Kandy

Roshan Fernando, who counts over 40 years in the hospitality sector, has been appointed General Manager of the Golden Crown Hotel, the latest addition to Kandy’s hotel portfolio.

Hayleys Tours as official travel partner for Ironman 70.3 Colombo

Leading Sri Lankan travel solutions provider, Hayleys Tours will serve as Official Travel Partner to the internationally famed triathlon, Ironman 70.3, set to take place in Colombo on the 25th February 2018. Serving as the qualifying round for triathletes seeking to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World 

Labour shortage in key sectors: Govt. needs to be flexible

According to Ruchir Sharma, the author of ‘Rise and Fall of Nations’, there are 10 most important things to look for whether a country is rising or falling: one of them being the country’s talent pool - i.e. is the manpower pool growing? 

Monuments over mortality?

At the time of Renaissance, a not-so-tall statue of a brave young underdog warrior, David, standing just over five metres tall and weighing six tonnes, mesmerised the world. This masterpiece was set into stone with a hammer and chisel by Michelangelo. 

Mangala emphasises need to adapt multilateral system to changing global economy

Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera underscoring the development priorities of the emerging economies at the World Bank (WB)/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meeting held in Washington recently, emphasized on the need of adapting the multilateral system to the changing global economy through active dialogue and cooperation among the international community, while addressing valid country-specific concerns and ensuring mutu

Wind Tunnel Test conducted to ensure occupants’ comfort, safety & sustainability of Capitol TwinPeak

Luxury living at its best, the combined synergies of Capitol Developers and Sanken Construction renders Capitol TwinPeaks a lucrative investment. The 470-apartment twin tower project located 

Ogilvy Group grabs ten metals at 2016 Effie Awards

The Phoenix Ogilvy Group ended the 2016 Effie Awards Sri Lanka with an overall group tally of 10 metals including four Gold, two Bronze and four Finalist awards.

SLIM signs MOU with JAT to conduct Professional Selling Diploma programme

JAT Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd entered into an agreement with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing via a MOU with the intent of enhancing effective performances of the former’s sales staff with the SLIM Diploma in Professional Selling (DPS) programme.

Setting the benchmark for advertising excellence

Benchmark Innovation is an ad agency that has continued to dazzle the advertising landscape with their creative prowess.

BBDO Lanka strikes Gold for Janashakthi at Effies

BBDO Lanka took home a Gold and a Finalist award for its two entries at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka held recently at the Waters Edge.