Category: In Pictures
SL delegation explores biz opportunities in South Africa, Zambia & Rwanda
A nine member Sri Lankan business delegation, led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently visited South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda to explore commercial opportunities in those countries. Representatives from companies such as Jinasena Private Limited, Kelani Cables PLC, Hayleys PLC, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, Union Chemicals Lanka PLC, Jinasena Infotech Private Limited, Macksons Paints Industries […]
Aitken Spence Travels achieves landmark 129,000 arrivals
Aitken Spence, Sri Lanka’s largest destination management company, closed the 2015/16 financial year recording the highest tourist volume handled by a single local travel company. Aitken Spence Travels delivered on the daunting task of following up last year’s benchmark of 108,000 pax, with a landmark 129,000 inbound arrivals. The accomplishment is an optimistic upturn for […]
BOC ATMs dispensed record Rs30bn during Avurudu season
The Bank of Ceylon, Leader in the Sri Lankan Banking Industry has set a bench mark of dispensing a record breaking Rs.30.72 Billion from its ATMs during Avurudu season. The Bank has made every possible arrangement to provide the utmost convenient and easy access to cash for its customers during this festive season. Bank has […]
Sri Lankan delegation in Pakistan to revive Buddhist Gandhara trail
A high level delegation of 40 high ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks as well as eminent Buddhist scholars led by Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Hon. Karu Jayasuriya left for Pakistan last evening for a week-long visit from April 18 to 25, 2016. The delegation comprises senior monks of all Buddhist chapters including Most […]
Global Ambassador of Cochlear Brett Lee on a visit to Sri Lanka – promoting hearing wellness
Wickramarachchi Opticians and Hearing Aids. subsidiary of J.M. Wickramarachchi & Co. celebrated its 40th anniversary as well as serving over 400 Cochlear Hearing implant success stories at a gala celebration launched together with Global Ambassador, Australian Cricketer Brett Lee. The celebration was held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo amidst a gathering of over 100 […]
Commercial Bank Dispenses Rs 21.54 billion in first 14 days of April
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon smashed itsrecords for cash dispensed via the Bank’s automated teller machine (ATM) network over a 14 day period this ‘Avurudu’ season, dispensing a jaw-dropping Rs 21.54 billion between 1stand 14thApril. On four of these 14 days, the 625-terminal network dispensed more than Rs 2 billion a day, with the peak […]
600 graduates of SriLankan Aviation College enter the world of aviation
600 young men and women qualified to embark upon rewarding careers in the international air transport industry at the graduation ceremony of the SriLankan Aviation College, one of Asia’s premier aviation academies, on Thursday (31st March) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo. The SriLankan Aviation College is the academy of SriLankan Airlines […]
Lamudi to host real estate exhibition in Sri Lanka
Apr 18, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s online property portal ‘Lamudi’ will host a real estate exhibition in May where developers will showcase upcoming projects. “This two day convention will see visitors exploring projects currently available all over the island,” Lamudi said in a statement. “Real estate is booming in Sri Lanka, and events like […]
Commercial Bank supports up and coming mobile game developers, Conducts mobile game challenge
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has come forward to support up and coming mobile game developers by recognising their creativity and capability through a mobile game competition. A first by a bank in Sri Lanka, the ‘Combank Mobile Game Development Challenge’ conducted by the Bank via Facebook over three months saw more than 100 […]
IGP Illangakoon called on President to formally inform his retirement
President Maithripala Sirisena says N. K. Illangakoon, the outgoing Inspector General of police (IGP), was an exemplary character for the Police officers to emulate as he fulfilled his duties and responsibilities in protecting the dignity of his office. The President made these remarks when IGP N. K. Illangakoon called on him to formally inform his […]
SriLankan Airlines launches new website with new features
SriLankan Airlines unveiled its newly revamped website www.srilankan.com with vastly improved features that are aimed at providing an enhanced customer service experience from the very first moment a person visits the site. SriLankan Airlines’ Chairman, Ajith Dias said, “Our new website with its advanced features is one of several initiatives which we have launched in […]