Abans launches stylish, non-toxic and all-natural furniture in Colombo

From chic living room designs to eye-catching bedroom sets Abans Homes InStyle has it all to outfit your home with new and unique furniture at a price that only adds value to your home with each passing year. 

Spa Ceylon introduces Eau De Ceylon collection

Ceylon, the world’s largest luxury Ayurveda brand, has just introduced Eau De Ceylon- an innovative new range of nature inspired colognes to refresh and delight the senses. 

SLT rewards OTT-Filmhall promo winners with Smart TVs

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) being the leading ICT solutions provider in the country in collaboration with the largest and the pioneer in the digital media entertainment in South Asia, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Limited and its local Partner Evoke International Pvt Limited successfully held its SLT Filmhall Service Promotion Award cCremony recently at SLT headquarters. 

Coca- Cola “Gives Back Life” to 4.5 tonnes of PET bottles in Katharagama

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd recently supported and sponsored the collection and clean-up of PET bottles following the large crowds gathered at the Kataragama Perahera Festival. It was an 

TBWA\Sri Lanka Disrupted!

TBWA\Sri Lanka was disrupted by Robin Nayak, Chief Strategy Officer, Singapore & South East Asia at a recently concluded two day workshop, in Colombo. The Sri Lanka team was rejuvenated on 

ComBank’s ‘Raindrops’ project to combat CKDu enters phase 2

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has commenced the second phase of its‘Raindrops’ project to combat Chronic Kidney Disease of an unknown origin (CKDu) following the resounding success of the first phase in whichthe Bank in 2016 donated 5,000 litre storage tanks for rainwater harvesting to 25 families in Ginnoruwa in the Girandurukotte area.

The Evolution of Sri Lanka’s Jewelry Industry over the Ages

The history of Sri Lanka’s Jewelry Industry is as old as that of its other half – the Gem Industry. The two industries are indeed two halves of one coin. The Mahavamsa shows that even before the coming 

Deen Brothers completes first floor of Sanghawasa

With the pioneering aim to increase accommodation facilities for the Sangha who pursue their education at Kotuwegoda Sri Jayasumanarama Viharaya, Matara, Najeeb Deen, Managing Director of Deen Brothers (Pvt) Ltd completed the first floor of the Sanghawasa with a personal contribution worth over Rs. 4 million along with financial support provided by the residents in the area. 

Seylan opens 130th library in Ampara district

In line with its iconic CSR initiative to uplift and empower rural libraries under ‘Seylan Pahasara’,

Auxenta partners with Sri Lanka’s largest international ICT event

Auxenta Inc., an innovative software and QA engineering services and technology product consulting company, headquartered in Silicon Valley, with operations in Colombo, has entered into a partnership with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) as ‘Innovation Partner’ for the National IT Conference 2017.

Senehe Siyapatha to provide relief for flood and landslide victims

‘Seneha Siyapatha’, an initiative to provide relief for victims of natural perils by Dialog Axiata commenced the next phase of operations to build a housing project for victims of the 2017 floods and landslides in Eheliyagoda and Kotapala. 

CAP recognizes LHD for meeting globally acceptable standards of medical laboratory practices

Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD), a fully-owned subsidiary of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC, achieved another accreditation status recently from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) as a recognition of medical laboratory practices. 

Meditrend International launches ‘Healthy Sugar N’ Spice’

Meditrend International was formed in Australia by two Sri Lankans who saw a growing need for products that promote healthy living. 

Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry hosts workshop

Members and stakeholders involved with the Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry gathered today for a workshop on National Procurement Guidelines and the Impact on Pharmaceuticals and the Medical Devices Industry at the Grand Oriental Hotel. 

Clarion call for collective industry-wide action on sustainability

The evolution of human civilization is rapidly approaching an extremely crucial juncture beyond which any further progress will only be achieved through drastic and sustained action in order to reorient our economies, marketplaces, cities and homes towards a more sustainable path. 

As rural Sri Lanka dries out, young farmers look for new job options

Thomson Reuters Foundation:  Scorched by a 10-month drought that has killed crops and reduced residents to buying trucked-in water, Adigama’s young people are voting with  their feet.

Mobitel unveils first hi-tech IoT concept store ‘X Station’

Mobitel unveiled Sri Lanka’s first hi-tech Internet of Things (IoT) concept store recently which could be seen as a stepping stone for the country’s ongoing digital revolution. 

SIBA Campus holds ‘Innovior 2017’

On the concept of SIBA Campus Vice-Chancellor Dr. Upali Sedere, the IT department organized ‘Innovior 2017’, the first IT exhibition in collaboration with the Kandy Zonal Education office recently.

Etisalat Lanka transforms business processes with Oracle Cloud applications

Etisalat Sri Lanka, a leading mobile telecommunications provider in Sri Lanka, has successfully deployed Oracle Cloud Applications to modernise its IT systems and transform its business by simplifying and standardising the performance of key business functions including human resources (HR), finance, and supply chain.

Airtel clocks fastest internet speeds in Sri Lanka

There are many claims in the market of varying internet speeds, the only body authorised to carry out speed test in Sri Lanka the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), released its latest publication of internet speeds by service providers on their website.

Etisalat Lanka steps in as Telecommunications partner for Lanka Comic Con 2017

Hosted by the SL Geek Club ‘Lanka Comic Con’ has seen through the completion of two successive conventions since 2015, and identifying the ageless importance of the event Etisalat Lanka has extended their support as the Telecommunications partner.

High level of sophitistication with Excelsior Residencies

Kitra Space Development (Pvt.) Ltd which traces its roots back to 1990, in Central London, UK, launches its latest real estate venture in Sri Lanka at Polhengoda Terrace, Colombo 05 together with NK constructions (Pvt) Ltd. 

Architect 2018 preludes for SLIA virtual online exhibition

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, and to make a memorable landmark in history it will introduce a virtual exhibition on the web immediately after the conclusion of the Architect 2018 Exhibition. 

Landmark Developers to create niche in lucrative property market

Colombo is a thriving city; a modern metropolis that is evolving in to one of the most sought after cities in Asia. 

Over 150 companies to attend SL Buildcon Expo 2017

Over 150 massive international companies are looking to expand in the country’s ever growing presence in the building and construction sector with innovative, cost effective materials, products  and services. 

Govt. announces pre-budget bonanza!

The country was treated to a pre-budget bonanza yesterday, when the Finance Ministry cut several taxes and provided Rs. 4.4 billion in interest subsidies under several loan schemes to encourage youth entrepreneurship. 

Tax on stocks in proposed revenue bill will be addressed: Eran

REUTERS: State Finance Minister Eran Wickramaratne yesterday said concerns about a possible capital gains tax on share trading will be addressed before a proposed revenue bill is passed in the parliament.

Sri Lanka Tourism changes focus from arrivals to revenue

The Sri Lankan government appears to have moved away from targeting arrivals towards a revenue targeting model, the Tourism Strategic Plan 2017-2020 of the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Affairs indicated.

Completion of Vallibel One’s 5-star property delayed by another year

The completion of Business tycoon Dhammika Perera’s Vallibel One PLC’s 5-star hotel in Negombo will be delayed by another year due to the delays encountered in the construction of the hotel’s super structure.

SL on path to 100% renewable energy says new UNDP, ADB joint report

Sri Lanka can meet its current and future electricity demand by judicial use of renewable energy by 2050, according to a joint study by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB).