Category: In Pictures
MAS joins hands with UNFPA to ensure gender-mainstreamed corporate policies
(PRESS RELEASE) – Colombo, 7 March 2017: Sri Lanka’s female labour force participation is declining. In 2006, females constituted 39. 5% of the working force, where as in 2014, this number has come down to 36.3%. In response to this socio-economic issue, it is imperative that organizations continuously review corporate policies to instill an organizational […]
‘s Madu Ratnayake recognized as one of India’s best 50 CIOs
VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., and a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, announced that, Madu Ratnayake, executive vice president, CIO and head of business process excellence, has been recognized as one of India’s Top 50 CIOs in the latest edition of […]
President Sirisena on State Visit to Indonesia
(PRESS RELEASE) – President Maithripala Sirisena who left for Indonesia this morning, 6 March 2017, arrived in Jakarta today. He will participate in the20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in which Sri Lanka is a founding member, on 6 and 7 March. This will be followed by a State Visit on 8 March. A State Visit to Indonesia takes place […]
Flemington Rajagiriya Apartments records 60-pct of apartments sold
(PRESS RELEASE) – Colombo, 07 February 2017 – Sri Lanka’s first Australian inspired condominium, The Flemington, Rajagiriya records 60% of apartments sold, following the start of construction in November 2016. The Rajagiriya condominium project by EliSh Development, marketed to the local market, has seen 70% of apartments sold to Sri Lankans residing locally and 30% […]
‘s Foreign Minister takes part in IORA
(PRESS RELEASE) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera attended the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting is being held on the theme of “Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and a prosperous Indian ocean region”. Speaking at the discussion on the future […]
Top innovation leaders of JKH, MAS, Hemas & CodeGen to speak at CCC event
The leaders driving innovation in Sri Lanka’s top firms will share expert insights and practical lessons at the upcoming ‘Future of Business’ Innovation Strategy and Learning Event organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and will spell out the key ingredients needed in building in-house innovation teams. Mr. Nathan Sivagananathan, Chief Growth Officer of MAS […]
‘s DFCC Bank receives ISO 27001:2013 certification
DFCC Bank was recently awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification in recognition of implementing the best practices in legal, physical and technical control for information security management. The certificate was awarded to Palitha Gamage, Chief Risk Officer – DFCC Bank by Shan Nanayakkara, General Manager – Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka, at the awarding ceremony held at […]
New Zealand business delegation in Sri Lanka to strengthen links
A business delegation of fourteen New Zealand companies arrived in Sri Lanka on 6 March to further strengthen business links between the two countries. Sri Lanka is New Zealand’s 23rd largest goods export market and is worth NZD$254million. New Zealand is Sri Lanka’s 54th largest goods export market worth NZD$55million. New Zealand’s top exports to […]
USNS Fall River to arrive Hambantota Port for goodwill mission
The Embassy of the United States of America welcomes the U.S. Pacific Fleet and its transport ship USNS Fall River for the first-ever Pacific Partnership goodwill mission to Sri Lanka March 6-18. Working side-by-side with the Sri Lanka Navy and local organizations in the Hambantota region, this multinational effort includes free community health clinics; school […]
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister takes part in IORA Ministers Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) taking place today, on 06th March 2017, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting is being held on the theme of “Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and a prosperous Indian ocean region”. Speaking […]
Easy solution for paying parking fees with new App
As the population of Colombo increases daily, the congestion on the roads is on a rise. With this, there’s a lingering need for an effective vehicle parking management system. Tenaga Car Parks, the pioneer in providing parking and traffic management solutions in Sri Lanka presents to you the ultimate solution with the launch of their […]
