Category: In Pictures
US trains Lankans on counterproliferation of weapons of mass destruction
The U.S. Government recently concluded a five-day workshop in Colombo from June 13-17 for members of the Sri Lankan Ports Authority and Customs, Police, Navy, and Coast Guard to provide training on eliminating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Led by U.S. military experts from the International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), the workshop covered […]
BOI briefs investment opportunities for Japanese biz delegation
A Japanese business delegation consisting of 28 leading Companies visited Sri Lanka with the purpose of gaining a firsthand experience of the business and investment climate of Sri Lanka. The delegation consisted of representatives of leading Japanese enterprises and other companies such as Leopalace 21, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mizuho Bank, NTT Data, Mitsui & Co. India […]
IATA recognizes Louis Preston training centre in South Asia
IATA recognizes LOUIS PRESTON as “Top Performing Training Centre 2016” in South Asia Press Release: IATA (International Air Transport Association), the trade association for 260 member airlines and sole representative for more that 100,000 IATA Accredited travel agents worldwide has been developing and inventing innovative tailor-made various training programs for the human capital in the […]
Embark opens 4 new stores and transforms 14,000+ doggy lives in 2015-16
Embark, Sri Lanka’s fashion brand and community animal welfare programme, has reported another busy year, ending 2015-16 – its ninth year – with medical care provided to 14,459 of the country’s homeless street dogs. Working with likeminded partner organisations and volunteers, Embark performed 3,464 sterilisation surgeries, 5,788 anti-rabies vaccinations, 644 treatments for injured animals and […]
HMAS Perth makes goodwill visit to Colombo
Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigate, HMAS Perth, arrived in Colombo on Sunday 19 June 2016 for a five day goodwill visit. Whilst in Sri Lanka, sailors from Perth will practice boarding and anti-narcotic operations with the Sri Lanka Navy and undertake several professional, sporting, social and charity activities to build on the friendship and […]
Sri Lanka’s First VoLTE Service on Dialog’s LTE Networks
Dialog Axiata,Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider announced Wednesday 22nd June 2016, that the 4G-LTE Networks operated by the Dialog Group had been enabled with VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capability. The Dialog Group operates a Mobile 4G Network based on FD-LTE technology and a Fixed 4G Network based on TD-LTE. VoLTE is an acronym for Voice over LTE, which leverages […]
Thermo Plastics receives Marks and Spencer (UK) ECO Certification
Thermo Plastics (Pvt) Ltd, a leader in apparel packaging in Sri Lanka has once again been recognised for its commitment to the society and environment in which it operates, becoming the world’s first apparel shroud manufacturing plant to obtain Eco-factory accreditation by Marks & Spencer for fulfilling their plan A ECO attributes. As global warming […]
Guardian Acuity Money Market Fund offers 11.37-pct annualized return
The Guardian Acuity Money Market fund which is more than four years old has returned 48.44% to its investors. This is an annualized return of 11.37%. The fund invests in government securities, fixed deposits and commercial papers and provides for easy withdrawals with no penalties for withdrawals. The Money Market Gilt fund which was launched […]
Seylan launches 1st digitally assisted customer support channels via WhatsApp and Facebook
June 2016 Colombo: Reinforcing its credentials as a technology-savvy bank focusing on increasing customer convenience and engagement, Seylan Bank demonstrated its customer centric digital preparedness by launching Sri Lanka’s first social media-based customer support channels via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Pre-empting how technology will redefine its relationship with its customers, Seylan Bank’s digital thrust has […]
The Queen to honour exceptional Sri Lankan with Queen’s Young Leaders Award
Her Majesty The Queen will present a Queen’s Young Leaders Award to an exceptional young person from Sri Lanka at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London on Thursday 23rd June. As the Commonwealth celebrates The Queen’s 90th birthday, this year’s Award winner, Nushelle De Silva is being recognised by The Queen for taking the lead […]
Huawei’s flagship P9 to enter Sri Lanka next week
Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone in Sri Lanka, announced that the company will unveil the much awaited flagship smartphone Huawei P9 end of June. Huawei’s partnership with German firm Leica has created a smartphone with a groundbreaking dual-lens camera that can shoot vivid color and crisp black-and-white to produce images with greater depth and clarity. […]
UN launches worldwide search for young leaders to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations today launched a new initiative to recognize exceptional young people who are leaders in the effort to end poverty, combat climate change and reduce inequalities. Spear-headed by the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the UN Young Leaders Initiative will recognize on an annual basis 17 young leaders who are driving […]