Category: In Pictures
EU Observation Mission distributes equipment to Sri Lankan civil society
On its way to concluding the EU EOM to Sri Lanka which witnessed a well administered 2015 Parliamentary elections, the EU EOM on 3 September distributed a wide variety of equipment to Sri Lankan civil society members.Accepting that civil society must be able to relay and receive information in an effective manner, not only during emergency operations but […]
Germany adds zest to Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari 9’ promotion
Ceylinco Life has stimulated fresh interest in its ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion with the announcement today that five policyholders and their families will win an all-expenses-paid holiday in Germany as the grand prize of the 2016 edition of this annual extravaganza. The addition of an exciting and aspirational new destination each year has become a […]
Nestlé Lanka PLC Opens Trading at CSE
Nestlé Lanka PLC (NEST) opened trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. This event was yet another in a series of Market Opening Ceremonies, featuring the companies from the S&P SL20 index. Managing Director Mrs. Shivani Hegde, Non-Executive Director Mr. Mahen Dayananda, Non-Executive Director Mr. Ranjan Seevaratnam, Executive Director and Vice President – Finance […]
Commercial Bank supports ‘Construct 2015’ as Official Banker
Commercial Bank supported Sri Lanka’s construction sector as Official Banker to ‘Construct 2015’ one of the largest construction sector exhibitions in the South Asian region.Organised annually by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL), Construct 2015 took place for the 15th consecutive year on the 28th, 29th and 30th of August at the Sirimavo […]
US Embassy to build 8 schools in East for USD3.3mn
On Friday, August 28, the U.S. Embassy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build 8 schools for the different communities throughout the Eastern Province with Governor Austin Fernando and the support of the Eastern Provincial Council.These schools will be an investment of .3 million (nearly 450 million Sri Lankan Rupees) to build education facilities that […]
Emirates inks deal with MCI Group to become its Official Airline Partner
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and MCI have announced a global alliance which will see Emirates becoming the official airline of its large and international events. MCI in turn will be the preferred Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) for Emirates. The strategic partnership will help Emirates build a strong MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) […]
LUSH launches second skin clinique in the heart of Colombo
President inaugurates chic boutique amidst an exclusive gathering LUSH the state-of-the-art Skin Clinique ceremoniously launched its second skin care centre ‘LUSH @Park Medical Aesthetics’ in the heart of Colombo today. The grand opening ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency the President Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, Founder Director Sheromi Samaradiwakara and the management of […]
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Congratulates PM Ranil Wickremasinghe
Congratulatory Message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Ranil Wickremasinghe 1. On 26 August, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a congratulatory message to Hon.Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, upon his inauguration following a free and democratic Parliamentary Election. 2. In his message, Prime Minister Abe felicitates Hon.Wickremasinghe […]
SriLankan Airlines’ victorious stint at Mercantile Cricket Tournament
The cricket team of SriLankan Airlines entered the Quarter Finals of the Mercantile Cricket Tournament, beating Butani Capital by 37 runs.Having elected to bat first first, SriLankan set a target of 226, with impressive knocks of 40 and 38 by Dulan Gunawardena and Sharmal Fernando. SriLankan Airlines cricketers led by skipper D.A. Chamara, started their […]
OPA Annual Conference on ‘Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development’
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joins the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) to host the 28th Annual Conference 2015 of the OPA under the theme ‘Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development’ which will be held on the 21st – 22nd September 2015.As the development arm of the United Nations and a key development partner […]
Aitken Spence Travels attracts nature and adventure tours from Spain
(Media Release) Intensive marketing of Sri Lanka as an ideal destination for nature and adventures tours by Aitken Spence Travels has attracted a leading specialized tour operator from Spain to send two tourist groups to Sri Lanka this month. The groups’ tours in Sri Lanka were handled by Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination […]