Category: In Pictures
CHE DAY 2015 in Jaffna
CHE DAY 2015 in Jaffna – 08.10.2015
ESET appoints Kumar Sangakkara as Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka
ESET, a global leader in IT security, recognized as a pioneer of proactive protection against cyber threats and secure content management, recently appointed Sri Lanka’s favourite cricketer and former captain of the Sri Lankan national team, Kumar Sangakkara, as their Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka. Considered a gentleman cricketer for his unique style of cricket, […]
Uni of Kelaniya organizes Inter University Best Speaker Contest
BEST SPEAKER 2015: TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES OF COMMUNICATION For most people, public speaking is a daunting task. But for undergraduates, it is very important to be able to speak in front of people, deliver oral presentations, and be confident at interviews & business meetings. The University of Kelaniya Gavel Club, is a pioneer in training undergraduates […]
MTD Walkers unveils their new identity ‘Walkers CML’
Integrated infrastructure and engineering solutions provider, MTD Walkers PLC unveiled their new brand identity ‘Walkers CML’ in line with its 162nd anniversary celebration.Since 1854, the brand Walkers has been synonymous with innovation and excellence in Sri Lanka, extending its expertise in sectors such as civil, marine, mechanical, electrical engineering work, pile construction, power generation, manufacture […]
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Emperor of Japan
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife called upon the Emperor of Japan Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial palace in Tokyo today morning.
Microsoft unveils its first ever laptop, Surface Book
Oct 07, 2015 (LBO) – Microsoft today unveiled its first ever laptop, the Surface Book as part of its new product package designed especially for windows 10. Surface Book is a powerful laptop combining a 6th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with up to 16GB of memory and an optional discrete graphics chip. […]
Embark opens mini concept store at BIA
Visitors to Sri Lanka as well as Sri Lankans travelling overseas can now support the country’s brand with a cause and live the passion prior to departure, following the opening of an independent Embark store at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Katunayake. Hot on the heels of the opening of the first independent Embark store […]
‘s ratings after merger
Oct 07, 2015 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has withdrawn DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB) National Long-Term Rating of ‘AA-(lka)’ with Stable Outlook, a statement said. “At the same time, Fitch has also withdrawn the ‘AA-(lka)’ rating on DVB’s Basel II-compliant senior debentures and the ‘A+(lka)’ rating on its Basel II-compliant subordinated debentures,” it said. Full statement is attached: […]
CSE Star Performers 2015 awards
The Colombo Stock Exchange held its staff award ceremony on the 12th of September titled “CSE Star Performers”.“We compete with ourselves to be better at what we do; therefore it’s of utmost importance for us to encourage our high performers and innovators this way” said the Chairman Mr. Vajira Kulathilaka who was the Chief Guest […]
‘s Leasing senior debt gets “AA-(lka)” rating: Fitch
Oct 07, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing and Finance Company has been assigned a B+/AA-(lka) rating for it’s proposed senior unsecured debentures of up to 6 billion rupees with a stable out look, Fitch Ratings said in a statement. The final National Long-Term Rating is ‘AA-(lka)’, the statement said. The full rating report […]
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The second annual ‘Chamber Cricket Championship 2015,’ organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be held on the 10th October, 2015 at the Colombo Colts Cricket Club, with the participation of 36 teams. The six-a-side tournament, which was initially held during the year 2014 primarily aims to attract teams representing the local corporate sector. […]
HSBC, CCC and IUCN to improve Knuckles conservation forest
Guided by the Forest Department, HSBC together with the Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and IUCN will begin working together on conserving and improving the mini watershed area of the Puwakpitiya Oya in the Knuckles Conservation Forest and Environmental Protection Area. This collaborative effort aims to enhance […]