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With the recent launch of the WEDF 2016 to be held in Sri Lanka in October, the EDB has taken a bold step towards creating a true sense of the word of Public, Private Partnership. Several leading professionals who have been invited from national chambers and product associations to steer various “action groups” have been […]
Brandix honours Supply Chain partners at Vendor Summit
Inspired performances by supply chain partners in FY 2015-16 contributed to the best year to date for apparel powerhouse Brandix, which honoured its top vendors at a gala Vendor Summit in Sri Lanka last week. The top 100 vendors from the 350 that account for Brandix’s annual raw material spend attended the summit, half of […]
France Foreign Minister reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s GSP +
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, on a three day official visit to Paris, from 1st to 3rd June 2016, reiterated his commitment to elevate the bilateral partnership with France to a higher level in all spheres of co-operation strengthening the existing bonds of friendship between the two countries. At bilateral discussions with Jean – Marc Ayrault, […]
SriLankan Airlines joins global crackdown on illegal wildlife trade
SriLankan Airlines on Thursday 2nd June joined a landmark worldwide drive to crack down on the illegal global trade in wildlife that has brought many of the world’s rare species close to extinction. SriLankan was among several international airlines which pledged their full support for the ʻUnited for Wildlifeʼ initiative, at the annual general meeting […]
Kia introduces Sri Lanka to its latest addition to iconic range
Kia Motors (Lanka) has announced that the new Kia Soul, the Korean car marker’s inimitable compact crossover SUV, has arrived in Sri Lanka exclusively for enthusiasts who believe that a car must have a distinct character and soul. Considered one of the most widely recognised and individualistic models in the Kia Motors vehicle line-up, the […]
JVP protest against recent VAT hike
JVP on Friday held a protest march against recent VAT hike…
Radiant Eye Hospital launches web site
Radiant Eye Hospital officially launched its unique website radianteye.lk on Thursday, 2 June 2016. The launch was experienced by healthcare professionals, stakeholders and members of the media. Heading the team is the hospital’s founder Dr. Shamintha Amaratunga, an eye surgeon who has built a reputation for excellence in the field of eye care. Dr. Amaratunga […]
Singer launches first-ever online wedding registry
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s leading consumer durable retailer, launched its first-ever Online Wedding Registry at a special ceremony held recently. Singer Online Wedding Registry will allow couples to create and manage their own wedding registry from anywhere in the world by simply logging onto a secure web portal. It will include a comprehensive […]
Sri Lankan Researchers honoured for Process Innovation treating Asthma
In what can be hailed as a national achievement, two Sri Lankan scientists, Manoj Hettiarachchi and Nalin Kannangara of Sri Lankan pharmaceutical company Emergen Life Sciences were recently honoured with a Silver Award at the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions held in Geneva for their innovation of a Process of Manufacturing of Budenoside+Foremtrol Dry Powder […]
“HA-YA-TO” a Japanese traditional Taiko drumming trio to perform “Cool Japan, Warm Sri Lanka”
“Cool Japan, Warm Sri Lanka”, a joint drumming performance by “HA-YA-TO” a popular Japanese traditional Taiko drumming trio, together with “Sri Lanka Youth Dance Troupe” of the NYSC of Sri Lanka,will be held at the NYSC, Maharagama on Sunday 12th June 2016 at 5.00 p.m. HA-YA-TO, consisting of three young brothers of the same […]
DFCC Bank joins CSE to open trading for June
DFCC Bank rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The market opening ceremony was organized to mark the first trading day for the month of June. The Bank’s Chairman Mr. Royle Jansz, CEO Mr. Arjun Fernando, Deputy CEO Mr. Lakshman Silva and Company Secretary Ms.Anomie Withana were present […]