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Kia’s ‘class champion’ – the 2017 Picanto revealed in Colombo
Bigger, bolder and feature-packed third generation model set to revitalise city car segment Korean car maker Kia unveiled its third generation 2017 Picanto in Colombo today, emphatically shattering...
View Article3.8% economic growth in 2017 first quarter
The economic growth rate for the first quarter of 2017 has been estimated as 3.8 percent, Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant (2010) prices for...
View ArticleCSE lends a helping hand in Matara
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently pursued to assist a group of residents in Matara in the wake of torrential rain showers causing floods and leaving many displaced or causing substantial loss...
View ArticleCentral Bank of Sri Lanka clarifies the position on wilfull mutilation,...
The attention of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been drawn to misinterpretation of the facts contained in the newspaper advertisements published by the CBSL in implementation of its Clean...
View ArticleAmãna Bank set to increase capital to Rs. 10 Bn via Rights Issue
Jeddah based IDB Group along with IB Growth Fund of ICD, to up their stake to 29.99% Amãna Bank has received an in principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), for listing...
View ArticleSL to be export driven economic financial hub – Finance Minister
Government’s plan is to make Sri Lanka an export driven economic and financial hub of the Indian Ocean, Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera said. He made these remarks participating at...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares hit near 1-wk closing low; Keells down 3 pct
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares hit a near one-week closing low in tepid trade on Monday, as selling in diversified and banking shares offset foreign inflow into equities. The Colombo stock index ended...
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Elephant Masconite donates roofing sheets to Thebuwana School, Kalutara
Mascons (Pvt) Ltd, producers of Elephant Masconite Chrysotile Roofing Sheets, recently donated a stock of roofing sheets for the laboratory of Thebuwana Kanishta Vidyalaya in Kalutara. Mascons handed...
View ArticleNDB Wealth marks 25 years as an industry leader
Expert financial planner NDB Wealth recently marked 25 years in operation with a simple, yet tasteful, celebration for staff. This follows NDB Wealth’s mid-June 2017 relocation to a spacious and...
View ArticleThabbowa tourism zone to be opened next year
The government plans to open the Thabbowa tourism Zone in Puttlam next year said State Minister for Irrigation and Water Resources Management Palitha Range Bandara. The tourism zone will be created...
View ArticleEmirates advises customers to arrive early to airport during busy summer season
Over 106,000 passengers to pass through Emirates Terminal 3 over busy holiday period Emirates expects higher than usual passenger traffic on its flights this upcoming weekend, starting from Wednesday...
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Asus launches Asus ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017
Asus Sri Lanka announced the launch of Asus ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017; a country qualifier tournament of one of the most celebrated and state-of-the-art eSports events in the world. The announcement...
View ArticleQatar Airways is once again the best airline in the world
Qatar Airways has been named the best airline in the world for 2017 by the leading consumer aviation website Skytrax. The Gulf-based carrier was presented with the honor at Tuesday’s World Airline...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares edge up, led by banks
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares rose on Tuesday as investors picked up banking and diversified stocks, but foreign investors turned net sellers after two days of buying. The Colombo stock index ended 0.32...
View ArticleSri Lanka and Nepal to promote tourism
Sri Lankan Embassy in Nepal organized a meeting with the Nepal Travel Agents on 15th June 2017 to promote Tourism. Welcoming the guests, Ambassador W.S. Perera emphasized the importance of promotion...
View ArticleUnilever Offers Hands-On Learning Experiences to Moratuwa Engineering...
Unilever Sri Lanka, the nation’s number one employer of choice, recently marked the completion of its inaugural LEaD (Learn, Explore, Develop) training program at their head office. The event saw 18...
View ArticleOver 50 Commercial Bank branches to be kept open on June 26 – Ramazan...
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it will keep more than 50 branches open for business on Monday, 26thJune, a Public and Bank holiday to mark Id-Ul-Fitr – Ramazan Festival Day. The...
View ArticleLabor shortage hits Sri Lanka’s cinnamon industry
Dearth of peelers leaves world’s leading exporter with harvest shortfalls Nikkei Asian Review – Along Sri Lanka’s west coast, towns like Negombo have abundant green cinnamon farms that keep peelers of...
View ArticleAavishkaar strikes second deal in Sri Lanka
Aavishkaar Venture Management Services Pvt. Ltd, an investment firm that backs enterprises working in rural areas, has struck its fifth deal through its South and Southeast Asia-focussed vehicle....
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Hemas commemorates ‘World Environment Day’ with Otara
The staff of Hemas Holdings PLC recently commemorated World Environment Day 2017 with Otara Gunawardena speaking on this year’s global theme ‘Connecting People to Nature’. Her inspiring address to the...
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