Category: In Pictures
S. Korea asks Sri Lankan returnee workers to claim insurance benefits
The Employment Permit System Centre of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (EPS Centre of HRD Korea) in Sri Lanka filed claims for returnee workers who previously worked in South Korea and were not compensated for their Return Cost (Air Ticket) Insurance and Departure Guarantee Insurance. The Return Cost Insurance should be obtained by […]
50th Anniversary of Washington Buddhist Vihara
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser attending the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Washington Buddhist Vihara on May 1, 2016 declared the day as “the Washington Buddhist Vihara Day”, recognizing in the Declaration that the District of Columbia is the home to the first Theravada Buddhist Temple in America and that the Vihara has been […]
Fitch affirms Singer (Sri Lanka) at A-(lka); outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC’s (Singer) National Long-Term Rating at ‘A-(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this commentary. Singer’s rating is supported by our expectations that the company will be able to weather weakening demand because of its strong market leadership, extensive product and brand […]
Xpressjobs.lk raises disability-friendly employment awareness
Sri Lanka’s Xpressjobs.lk is a startup that was launched in November 2015, to fill a vacuum between jobseekers and job-offerers. Pioneered by Chathum Henegama and Dr. Oshadie Korale the website is meant to provide a relevant platform for job seekers to connect with companies that require staff in a quick and effective manner. The online […]
Huawei Y6Pro – long lasting with quick and reverse charging
Huawei Consumer Business Group reveals the Huawei Y6Pro, one of the only phones on the market that can last for days of heavy usage and the ideal device for those who need their phone to last and last. Its super-powerful battery also boasts and extremely quick charge time – just 10 minutes of charging from […]
Venture Engine finale to feature 500 Startups fund, high profile VCs
Sri Lanka’s pioneering entrepreneur empowerment platform Venture Engine will once more welcome the participation of top global startup accelerator 500 Startups, along with a number of high profile venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors, at its June 29 grand finale to be held in Colombo. 500 Startups is a leading global venture capital seed fund […]
‘s EZY Racing to Podium in New Zealand
14 minute penalty deprives maiden win for Sri Lankan team Press Release: Whangarei, New Zealand — EZY Racing’s Mike Young, the youngest driver in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), made a strong come back after being classified last on day one to finish third overall at the first round of the championship held […]
LAUGFS Eco Sri, first to be ISO 14001 certified in emission services in South Asia
LAUGFS Eco Sri, the first to introduce air quality management and a pioneer in eco solutions in Sri Lanka, recently became the first organization in the South Asian region to receive the ISO 14001 certification in emission services. The award ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Standards Institution was attended by top management of LAUGFS […]