Category: In Pictures
UK Security and Economic Crime Minister visits Sri Lanka
The UK Minister for Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, is returning from Sri Lanka following a two-day visit. The Minister, who arrived on Thursday 2 May, visited to reiterate the UK’s condolences following the attack on Easter Sunday which killed at least 250 people, including at least 8 British nationals. As part of his […]
Inter-faith meeting in UK Parliament deplores Sri Lanka Easter Sunday terror attacks
Members of Parliament, faith leaders and Sri Lankan diaspora deplore Sri Lanka terror attacks as ‘not in our name’ and propound universal loving kindness and solidarity at inter-faith meeting in UK Parliament UK Members of Parliament, faith leaders and the British Sri Lankan community leaders deplored the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka, condoled […]
Experience Dubai in a different light this summer with My Emirates Pass
(PRESS RELEASE) – Emirates customers can unlock the best Dubai has to offer for less this summer with the return of My Emirates Pass – an offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card providing travelers special benefits and discounts of up to 50 percent off in more than 500 leisure and […]
Chula Wickramaratne sworn in as new Auditor General
New Auditor General Chula Wickramaratne was sworn in before Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at the Parliament on Monday.
UN Secretary-General signs book of condolence on Easter Sunday tragedy
UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres visited the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations on 23 April 2019 to sign the Condolence book maintained at the Mission premises in memory of the victims and all those affected by the Easter Sunday attacks on 21 April 2019.In extending his condolences to Ambassador Dr.Rohan Perera, […]
“Dialogue with Public Listed Companies” postponed: SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), has postponed the “Dialogue with Public Listed Companies” scheduled for Thursday 25th April, 2019, at the Hilton Colombo, and places on record its appreciation of the time taken by many listed entities to write in confirming attendance and for conveying topics they wished to discuss as […]
Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Official statement by Shangri La Group
Official Statement by the Shangri La Group At approximately 09:05am local time, an explosion took place in Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo’s Table One Restaurant – one of several locations in Colombo which were affected by yesterday’s attacks. We are deeply saddened and shocked by the incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of […]
Berendina awarded country’s first micro-financing license from Central Bank
Berendina Micro Investments Company (BMIC), the micro-finance arm of Berendina in Sri Lanka was recently granted a license to operate micro-financing by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), a first in the industry under the Microfinance Act No 6 of 2016. BMIC now will adhere to CBSL’s guidelines as a licensed microfinance company.The license […]
ABACUS Tea unveils staple-free technology for existing tea bag machines
Abacus Tea Pvt Ltd on 9th April at the Hilton Colombo presented a ground breaking invention by making Constanta tea bag machines staple free. The breakthrough is an invention by tea bag industry veteran and Abacus Tea Pvt. Ltd Chairman, Rohan De Lanerolle, who will now give a new lease of life to over 1,000 […]
Emirates to serve traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeats at their Colombo lounge
It may be one of the world’s largest airlines, but Emirates has been caught up in the spirit of the “Avurudu” – Sri Lanka’s charming celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year – and is busy preparing traditional sweetmeats to excite the taste buds of visitors to its lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport […]
Samsung unveils its first 5G Smartphone Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Electronics announced the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is available for purchase in Korea. Over the past decade, Samsung has worked closely with network operators, device manufacturers and software developers to make 5G a reality with its complete end-to-end solution. Now, consumers will be able to unlock an entirely new mobile experience with the most […]
ComBank adds Sri Lanka Ports Authority to its Online Banking Platform
The official event marking the addition of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to Commercial Bank’s Online Banking platform was recently held at the Movenpick Hotel, Colombo. Following this launch, both personal and corporate customers who have registered for the Bank’s online banking facility can pay their Ports Authority charges in respect to their shipping […]