Eminent radiation oncology expert in Sri Lanka 8-12 May
(PRESS RELEASE) – An eminent international expert in radiological physics in the treatment of cancer will be in Sri Lanka from 8th to 12th May to conduct …
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BCS Sri Lanka section appoints new Executive Committee for 2017/18
(PRESS RELEASE) – The BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka section (BCSSL) announced the appointment of a new Executive Committee for 2017/2018 …
Understand how to become globally competitive at ‘Future of Business’ Event
Leading manufacturers from diverse sectors will share their expert insights on how they have improved productivity through process innovation in order to plug …
Anantaya Pasikudah wins Booking.com guest review award
(PRESS RELEASE) – Anantaya Resort & Spa Pasikudah was recently awarded the Booking.com Guest Review Award. Offering unique experiences and …
Seylan Bank reports 21-pct growth in 1Q 2018; records PAT of Rs.1,053 Mn
Seylan Bank made a steady start in 2018 by posting a Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,053 Million in Q1 despite less than ideal market conditions. Net interest income …
Sri Lanka Aggressor Safari Lodge begins operations
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Sri Lanka Aggressor Safari Lodge situated close to Wilpattu National Park in the North of Sri Lanka, officially opened for …
Japanese startup plans Sri Lanka’s first electric vehicle plant
May 03, 2018 (LBO) – Tokyo based high-tech research and development startup is planning Sri Lanka’s first ever large, industry scale electric vehicle …
Planters’ Association hails decision to lift ban on glyphosate
May 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) issued a statement commending yesterday’s Government decision to lift the arbitrary ban …
CAL to host inaugural South Asia Investor Conference in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s No. 1 investment banking firm and preferred partner in financial markets, Capital Alliance (CAL), is proud to announce the inaugural South Asia …
Advantis projects provides logistics expertise to CEB for improved reliability of national grid
(PRESS RELEASE) – Continuing its leadership in logistics in Sri Lanka, Advantis Projects, the project logistics arm of Hayleys Advantis Limited,recently …
Lester James Peries: Pioneer of a Sri Lankan cinema tradition
Lester James Peries (April 1919 – 29 April 2018) was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. A filmmaker since 1949, Peries was involved …
Fitch affirms Singer (Sri Lanka) at ‘A-(lka)’; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based consumerdurables retailer Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘A-(lka)’ with a …
Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Professor Carlo Fonseka
On 29 April 2018, the Government of Japan announced the conferment of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” upon Professor Carlo …
Sri Lanka preliminary round for 2018 K-Pop World Festival
The Preliminary Round for Sri Lanka for the 2018 Changwon K-Pop World Festival will be held on 14 July 2018, at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, organized by …
Netherlands Embassy hosts floriculture event at National Day celebrations
the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands perfumed Trace Expert City with the scent of flowers, as it held a series of events to celebrate the floriculture …
Pan Asia Bank posts Rs 498 mn PBT in 1Q
(PRESS RELEASE) – Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported Rs 498 million in profit before tax for the quarter ended in March 31, 2018 (1Q’18) …
Softlogic introduces the next generation data centre
Educates on upcoming new technologies of world’s largest data center infrastructure supplier Softlogic Information Technologies Pvt Ltd, one of the …
Lord Buddha’s Sacred Relics from Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka
In order to present the richest Buddhist historical legacy to the Sri Lankan people, Pakistan has sent the most sacred relics of the Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka …
Inaugural talks under SL-AUS Trade & Investment Framework Agreement
Inaugural talks under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between Sri Lanka and Australia were held on 19 April in Canberra at the Department …
World Bank approves USD100Mn to help Sri Lanka modernize education system
Apr 27, 2018 (LBO) – World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved a 100 million US dollars credit to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to …