Category: In Pictures
CA Sri Lanka creates new record inducting 544 new Chartered Accountants
In a renewed boost to the country’s prestigious accounting profession, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) created an all-time new record by inducting 544 new Associate Chartered Accountants (ACAs) at the 2015 Convocation. The convocation was held under the patronage of Mr.Ajith E Tudawe, Chairman of Ceylon Hospitals PLC (Durdans […]
Sports Minister visits Sri Lanka Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the newly appointed Minister of Sports Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara visited SLC today. The Minister was welcomed by Vice Presidents of SLC Kushil Gunasekara & Kaplia Wijegunawardene, Secretary of SLC Prakash Schaffter, Nuski Mohamed, Jayananda Warnaweera & Carlton Bernadus – Head of Cricket Operations & Actg. CEO of SLC. […]
Swiss electric sensors manufacturer invests in Sri Lanka
Contrinex is a global manufacturer of inductive and photoelectric sensors, RFID systems and safety light curtains. The company is a technology leader in the field of intelligent sensing and identification solutions for factory automation, including the harshest operating conditions and most extreme space limitations. INTERVIEW OF MRS ANNETTE HEIMLICHER, CEO CONTRINEX AG By Dilip S […]
Graduates and Undergraduates throng to Rajarata University seeking jobs
Over 2000 graduates and final year undergraduates throng to the Rajarata University on Thursday (10th September) to take part in the Careerlead career and entrepreneurship fair, which was organized by the Young Members Forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.The two day event, which is conducted in collaboration with the career guidance unit of the […]
US Ambassador Atul Keshap visits Temple of the Tooth
U.S. Ambassador Atul Keshap made his first official visit outside of Colombo to Kandy today, visiting Sri Dalada Maligawa and paying his respects to the Most Venerable Galagama Sri Aththadassi Mahanayake Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Mahanayake Thero of the Malwatta Chapter, and Most Venerable Napana Premasiri Mahanayake Thero […]
Rishad kick-starts third Lankan Industry & Commerce sprint
Sri Lanka is mulling a bigger role for private sector in the planned industry and commerce reforms-and Lankans of all hues are rallying round the leaders of the new consensual government, as declared on 09 September.“I look forward to an increased role and support of the Lankan business, exports and investment communities in our next […]
Is the smart city significant for Sri Lanka?
Lamudi Sri Lanka explains the potential of the first smart city of the nation The Government of Sri Lanka has announced their plan to convert Kandy as the first smart city in the country. The definition of the words “smart city” lies within. Bringing it down to the scale of mobile phones identifies the city […]
Commercial Bank receives FinanceAsia Best Bank Country Award 2015
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently received the 2015 FinanceAsia award for the ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ at a glitzy awards ceremony at the Ritz – Carlton in Hong Kong. This fifth ‘FinanceAsia Country Award for Achievement’ presented to Commercial Bank by the magazine was accepted on behalf of the Bank by its Chief […]
Wijedasa Rajapakshe assuming duties at Ministry of Justice
Minister of Justice President’s Council Dr.Wijedasa Rajapakshe assuming duties at the Aluthkade Justice ministry office today (08). Mrs. Kamalani de Silva Secretary of justice ministry and senior officials of the ministry were present at this occasion.
ODEL launches ‘Into the Woods’ fall collection with glitzy fashion show
Fall inspires new fashion trends around the world, and Sri Lanka is no exception with ODELgiving local fashionistas an opportunity to experience the ‘forest couture’ that is dominating runways in the fashion capitalsof the world, with the launch of two new collections featuring dark and gloomy designs rich with earthy tones that take style lovers […]
Commercial Bank to reward online bill payments
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it will reward customers for usage of the Bank’s Online Banking facility with Rs 1.5 million in cash prizes over the next three months.A total of 300 customers are to be drawn for these cash prizes from those who pay bills to the cumulative value of Rs 2,500 […]
50th Defense Day of Pakistan celebrated in Colombo
The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka celebrated the 50th Defense Day of Pakistan last evening in Colombo, to commemorate the 1965 war events and sacrifices rendered by valiant Pakistan’s armed forces. The event attracted large gathering including Sri Lankan Government Ministers, Chief of Defense Staff, Commanders of Armed Forces of Sri Lanka, High […]