Category: In Pictures
Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday
The Government of Sri Lanka strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians on 27th March 2016 in Lahore. The Government and the people of Sri Lanka wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery to those injured by the attack. […]
Annual fire suppression drill rehearsal at Central Bank on Thursday
Arrangements have been made to conduct the Annual Fire Suppression Drill Rehearsal for the employees of the Central Bank on Thursday, 31 March, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. with the assistance of the Fire Brigade and the Sri Lanka Air Force at the CBSL Headquarters Building, Colombo 01, the CBSL said.
Brandix marks World Water Day 2016 with ‘Diya Siththam’
A novel initiative to inspire children to give expression to their views on water conservation and management through art has resulted in the Brandix Group engaging with 37 schools in Sri Lanka to commemorate World Water Day 2016. The ‘Diya Siththam’ (Water Frescoes) programme conducted by the Bindu Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility division of […]
Sri Lankan launches Google Online Shopping Festival powered by wOw.lk
wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall, and a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC has partnered with Google to introduce another “first” for the ecommerce industry. Modelled on the highly successful online shopping festivals such as the Great Online Shopping Festival (GOSF) in India and Singapore, a new online shopping site www.megapola.lk will be launched […]
Protest against proposed ETCA between Sri Lanka and India
Joint Professional’s Movement comprises of technologists, architects , research technicians , human resources professionals , accountants and other professional associations protested against the proposed ETCA yesterday (24).
Lamudi explores rise of apartments in Colombo
Apartments have gained a high demand and are known to be one of the fast selling types of Real Estate. Notable projects have been carried out by various developers which have earned them a high rank in the real estate market. Lamudi explores how the rise of apartments have made an impact on the real […]
Premiere turns 67 (PICS)
Premiere Ranil Wickramasinghe celebrated his 67th birthday today morning at temple trees.
US Navy warship to call Colombo port on weekend
The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) will arrive in Colombo for a port call March 26, the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship since October 2011. The visit builds upon last month’s Partnership Dialogue in Washington D.C., where both nations pledged to strengthen maritime security cooperation efforts in the Indian […]
UK supports professional development of Sri Lanka Police
For the last three years the UK, through the Scottish Police College, has supported the development of new training programmes for the Sri Lanka Police – both for new entrants to the Police College and more senior officers at the Police Academy. Courses at the Academy cover topics such as Ethical Leadership and Organisational Management. […]
Classical Pianist Richard Clayderman to perform in Sri Lanka
Richard Clayderman, the French Classical Pianist is set to perform in Sri Lanka at the NelumPokuna on April 8th, 2016. The concert is being organized by Hussain Shirufaz of Helix Krest Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Event Partners have been announced as Yamaha Music and Hotel Hilton Colombo whilst Media Sponsors are Legends, Yes FM and TV1. […]
Australian High Commissioner visits development projects in North
The Australian High Commissioner, Mr Bryce Hutchesson, visited the Northern Province on 16-18 March 2016 to meet with key government interlocutors and inspect Australian-supported development projects. In Jaffna, Mr Hutchesson had productive discussions on the political, economic and development situation in the North with Governor Reginald Cooray, Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran, Security Forces Commander, Jaffna, […]
Royal Turf Club concludes first race with fashion at Nuwara Eliya
Amidst accolades, excitement, clean racing and all the fun, thrills and spills of a racing carnival, set in the picturesque environs of Nuwara Eliya or ‘Little ‘England ‘ as it is fondly termed, the newly formed Royal Turf Club concluded its first race for the season ‘At The Highest Level’ ! Over 35 horses were […]