Category: In Pictures
Sri Lanka shows increased interest in green buildings: Lamudi
New research reveals 79 percent of real estate agents surveyed in Sri Lanka believe interest in green buildings increased between 2014 and 2015. This is according to the recently-released Lamudi Real Estate Market Report, which shares insight into sustainability in Sri Lanka. One survey conducted by Lamudi Sri Lanka showed over 64 percent of respondents […]
Organic Agro Crops for Export Workshop
Cultivation and Processing of Organic Agro Crops for Export “Workshop with an International Perspective “ Press Release: International and National speakers are making presentations at a workshop titled “Cultivation and Processing of Organic Agro Crops for Export” to be held on March 02, 2016 from 0830 -1630 at Hilton Colombo Residences, Union Place, Colombo 02. […]
Dulanjalee Premadasa writes to Mahinda Rajapaksa
1st February 2016 Original By Registered Post Copy by Courier Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament Carlton House Tangalle Mr Rajapaksa, First let me say that, as a parent myself, I empathize with your wife and yourself on Yoshitha’s current legal status. Having said that I do not know whether Yositha is guilty or innocent […]
Hutch CEO commends TRC for new Flat Rate determination
The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC), the country’s telecom regulatory authority has established a new flat calling rate from 01st February, 2016. The old dual on-net/off-net tariff structure charged mobile subscribers twice the rate for calling off-net compared to calling on-net. This caused a lot of confusion and difficulties to mobile subscribers as they had to […]
Australia supports regenerative agriculture in Sri Lanka
The Australian High Commission is proud to have supported the growth of regenerative agriculture in Sri Lanka through the Direct Aid Program. On 28 January, Second Secretary Nick Burnett and Research Officer Namal Perera visited a project run by the Neo Synthesis Research Centre in Pallama in the Puttlam district, which teaches local farmers about […]
Korea Eximbank to provide feasibility study for tunnel in Kandy
The Road Development Authority (RDA) of Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) will collaborate to explore durable solutions to ease the traffic woes that have plagued Kandy for the past decade. For all the tranquility that the Kandy city offers its residents and tourists alike, its central business district has been […]
Aitken Spence facilitates cruise ship call on all ports in Sri Lanka
For the first time in Sri Lanka a cruise ship has made calls on the four main ports of Sri Lanka. The Luxury Cruise Ship Ms Europa 2 owned by German Operator Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten called on the 29th, 30th and 31st January 2016 to the Ports of Galle, Colombo, Hambantota respectively and have arrived at […]
Hemas Holdings opens trading at Colombo Stock Exchange
Hemas Holdings PLC rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. This event was yet another in a series of Market Opening Ceremonies, featuring companies from the S&P SL20 index. Chairman Mr. Husein Esufally, Group CEO Mr. Steven Enderby and Executive Director/ CFO Mr. Malinga Arsakularatne represented Hemas Holdings […]
Tree of the Year – Sri Lanka competition launched
The Carbon Consulting Company, known for its innovative endeavors in the field of corporate environmental sustainability, launched a groundbreaking initiative to recognize and preserve the increasingly threatened biodiversity habitat across the country. ”The Tree of the Year- Sri Lanka”is a highly ambitious project to identify, record and encourage the preservation of trees that have come […]
Amanté launches e-commerce platform
With the launch of amanté’s e-commerce platform, customers in Sri Lanka and beyond can purchase the premium lingerie brand with minimum hassle. The online portal is designed to suit today’s fast paced lifestyles, where convenience is key. It will enable women, or the men in their lives, to choose lingerie online and have them delivered […]
Uga Escapes, unveils Chena Huts
Uga Escapes consolidated its position in the leisure industry this month by unveiling its newest addition to its range of luxury boutique hotels, Chena Huts, a chic hideaway nestled deep within Yala constructed with an investment of Rs. 800 million. The luxury boutique hotel is located on a seven-acre expanse of land and comprises 14 […]
Warship HMS Defender in Colombo
HMS Defender is paying a routine visit to Colombo to take on stores and fuel before continuing with her duties in the Indian Ocean. This is the first time in four years that a RN warship has visited Sri Lanka, a country with which the United Kingdom shares a long military history. The Ship’s visit […]