NTB rewards Apple iPhone 6 to winner

Nations Trust Bank opened their flagship digitalized branch at the World Trade Centre, emphasizing further the bank’s ambitious approach towards digital banking.  In light of the opening event, a promotional raffle draw was held during the proceedings,  commemorating the opening of the new branch. The winner, H. D. A. Harendra, won the draw which gave him the opportunity to walk away with a brand new Apple iPhone 6. The winning pr

SLDA to focus on sports tourism to lure travellers

By Shabiya Ali Ahlam The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) this year will focus much of its efforts in the area of sports to address the lack of activities available in the country and promoting it as a top destination.

Uncover leadership lessons with Bhagavad Gita

By Shabiya Ali Ahlam In today’s world, almost all organisations are fraught with changes and challenges thanks to the ever changing global economic environment. The challenges include the constantly evolving technology and marketplaces, diversity, bullying, political and industrial reforms and regulations. 

Colombo South Acupuncture Clinic opens doors to patients

Colombo South Acupuncture Clinic was opened on January 29, 2016, at No: 35/1, 1/1, Jayasevana Mawatha, Kalubowila, Dehiwala.

Qatar Airways exhibits latest and finest fleet at Singapore Airshow 2016

Qatar Airways hosted guests and visitors on the opening day of Singapore Airshow 2016 on board its state-of-the-art fleet. The award-winning carrier had three of its latest-generation aircraft on static display at Asia Pacific’s largest aerospace event.

Lanka Hospitals announces imminent launch of Women’s Wellness Centre

Lanka Hospitals, Sri Lanka’s internationally accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital, recently announced the impending launch of a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment centre for women during a workshop held for breast cancer survivors and patients.

Is your water bottle Bisphenol A free?

Every child goes to school with the water bottle in hand. Water bottles that are often used throughout the day, may pose a risk of toxicity if they do not comply with the established safety standards. “The safest way to ensure the water bottle your child carries to school is safe is to provide the child with the Bisphenol A (BPA) and aluminum-free water bottle,” said Atlas Senior Brand Manager Nadeeka Jayasinghe.

Crowdfunding platform launched to back local start ups

By Chandeepa Wettasinghe CrowdIsland, a crowdfunding platform to support local start ups, was launched yesterday by a consortium of local investors, coincidentally planting seeds to remove the shareholder limit in private limited companies.

TripAdvisor recognises Uga Bay as Sri Lanka’s top hotel; Jungle Beach in top 10

Leading local leisure group Uga Escapes had two of its luxury boutique hotels honoured with 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards, with Uga Bay in Passikudah finishing first in the Top 25 Hotels in Sri Lanka category and Jungle Beach in Kuchchaveli being ranked in the top 10.

MTD Walkers deep in red as construction slows

MTD Walkers PLC recorded a net loss of Rs.55.5 million for the December quarter (3Q16) against a net profit of Rs.195.6 million reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the interim financial accounts showed. 

Siddhalepa holds medical camp in Mattakkuliya

A medical camp was organised by Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital for the benefit of the people in Mattakkuliya under the direction of Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, who was present at the occasion.

Meet the CEO whose company runs on kindness

We see and hear about CEOs championing various different causes – some are more motivational and socially inspiring than others. For the majority however, building a business has little to do with the soft skills of empathy and kindness – they are more occupied and rightly so with the issues of making profits and making investments.

The PIM Alumni rewards MDP participants

The PIM Alumni, the Professionals   Association of the Postgraduate Institute of Management , affiliated to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been  conducting a pioneering management development program   for over a decade on continuous  basis . 

Sri Lanka Tourism at SATTE 2016 to attract high-end Indian tourists

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated in South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2016, New Delhi, India along with 32 industry members inclusive of hoteliers and tour operators from Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka’s largest solar power plant by Laugfs takes off ground

Laugfs Power (Pvt) Ltd held the ground breaking ceremony and foundation stone laying for the largest solar power plant in the country, to be set up with an investment of around Rs.5 billion. The 20MW facility at Hambantota will be constructed by international experts deploying European technology.

Nippon Paint unveils ‘Trend Beyond Colors’ 2016/17

Understanding the consistently changing life style patterns and taste, Nippon Paint recently  launched  its second ‘Trend Beyond Colors’ by unveiling nine key colour palettes at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel recently.

Gestetner introduces latest cost-effective document solutions

Premier total document solutions provider, Gestetner of Ceylon PLC, will officially launch the addition of two new products to its portfolio today (19 February).  The launch will be attended by several Ricoh Group principles including Avijit Mukherjee, Senior Manager Strategic Marketing for Ricoh Asia and by Gestetner of Ceylon, Chairman S.J.M. Anzsar who are in the country for the occasion. 

Pan Asia Bank crosses Rs.1 bn PAT

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC saw its post tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2015 (FY’15) increasing by as much as 151percent to surpass the key milestone of achieving a billion rupee profit.   

Astron Launches ‘Healing Herbs Cough syrup’ all natural remedy for Coughs and colds.

Astron Limited the leading and largest Privately owned local manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical company in Sri Lanka,  renowned for high quality and efficacious pharmaceuticals , nutrition supplements and nutraceuticals  recently launched ‘Healing Herbs’ Cough Syrup.

Zaizi invests in modern new offices in heart of Colombo

Zaizi, an award winning open source software consultancy announced the expansion of its existing operations in Colombo, with the opening of a modern new office in the heart of Colombo.

Cambio holds Developer’s Day – CaDD 2015

Cambio Software Engineering  in Colombo , a fully owned subsidiary of Cambio Healthcare Systems in Stockholm...

Guru.lk launches course on how to make money on Internet

Can individuals make money safely and legitimately on the Internet? The answer according to Guru.lk is yes, and Sri Lanka’s leading edutainment website has launched an online course to teach how.

IFS Sri Lanka secures B’deshi textile giant

IFS, the global enterprise applications company ,announced that Hamid Fabrics of Bangladesh has chosen to deploy IFS Applications 9. 

Shares fall to near 22-month low on rising rates

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for an eight straight session yesterday, marking their lowest close in about 22 months as rising domestic interest rates and global economic worries dampened investor sentiment.

Higher consumption, shedding of non-core operations boost Cargills 3Q

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC posted a net profit of Rs.485.90 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 (3Q16)

Dialog 4Q dented by hefty forex translation losses

The country’s largest mobile telecommunications operator – Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog) group – saw its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 (4Q15)...

Ranil gives ultimatum to inefficient bureaucrats

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has given the bloated public sector a two-week deadline to return to productivity, warning of great consequences.

President in Berlin

German Chancellor Merkel and Sri Lanka’s President Sirisena review the guard of honour at the Chancellery in Berlin 

‘Coupe of the Year’ AUDI TTS arrives in Sri Lanka

Senok Automobiles (Pvt.) Limited, sole agent for Audi in Sri Lanka announced the arrival of 2016’s ‘Coupe of the Year’ – the new Audi TT, in Colombo.  Refined and more technologically advanced, the Audi TTS and TT lives up to its predecessors billing as a style icon and a true sports car. 

GRI South Asia focuses on Sri Lanka to catalyze sustainability reporting

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) South Asia Director Dr. Aditi Haldar and Stakeholder Council Member Kishor Hameed had strategic meetings aimed at accelerating sustainable economic development through sustainability reporting in Sri Lanka.