Demographic and Health Survey Report – 2016 launched
The report of the Demographic and Health Survey – 2016 conducted jointly by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) and the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine (MoHNIM) launched...
View ArticleDialog waives off charges for a day
Sri Lanka’s Dialog network today announced that all Voice Call and SMS charges incurred by its costumers on Wednesday (20) will be waived in full, due to the disturbance to Mobile Services experienced...
View ArticleHNB takes 274 Singithi depositors on guided tour of Ratmalana airport and...
Seeking to cultivate the savings habit in young Sri Lankans, Hatton National Bank rewarded 274 selected winners of the HNB Singithi Depositors competition together with their parents for a special...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares end steady near 5-week closing high
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares ended flat on Thursday, near a more than five-week closing high hit in the previous session, as gains in beverage and construction shares were offset by losses in bank...
View ArticleInflation in August 2017
Inflation, as measured by the change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (2013=100), which is compiled by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), increased to 7.9 per cent in August 2017...
View ArticleSBI Holdings to acquire 20 pct stake in Sri Lanka-based co Wealth Trust...
Sept 22 (Reuters) – SBI Holdings Inc * Says it has concluded an agreement to acquire 20 percent stake in Sri Lanka-based co Wealth Trust Securities Limited, and provide investment products, primarily...
View ArticleCargills Bank opens in Wattala
Cargills Bank opened its new branch in Wattala recently which is located at No 315, Negombo Road, Wattala giving an opportunity to customers of Wattala to experience superior banking service and...
View ArticleThe President of IASL and Chairman of MSF – The Role of the Insurance Industry
Following the declaration of the 1st of September as National Insurance Day and with Insurance Awareness Month well under way, the President of the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, Mr. Deepthi...
View ArticleCathy Rich marks 25 years of food processing technology leadership in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s pioneer in food processing technology Cathy Rich marked the completion of 25 years in Sri Lanka. To mark the special occasion, a number of special events were held in Cathy Rich Food...
View ArticleBreakfast all day at the Waffle Café
Someone once said that the most important meal of the day is your breakfast, but no one really specified and said breakfast needs to be a “morning thing”. Keeping this in mind, Colombo’s pioneering...
View ArticleUber Loses License to Operate in London
LONDON — Uber’s history of scandals and disregard for local rules finally caught up with it on Friday, when London declined to renew the ride-hailing company’s license to operate in the city, its...
View ArticleThe Expectation Of Reduction Of Corruption In Sri Lanka Grows Higher
Perceived Economic Opportunity PEO: June, 2017 This brief report of the Perceived Economic Opportunity (PEO) presents the analysis of a random survey carried out using a sample of 400 men and women in...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares end lower on selling in blue chips, banks
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares fell for a second straight session on Friday, as investors sold diversified and banking shares in thin trade that saw turnover slumping to a near four-week low. The Colombo...
View ArticleLeading global relocations player Santa Fe collaborates with EFL Relocations
Pioneering freight and logistics provider EFL (Expolanka Freight) has officially partnered with global family moving giant Santa Fe Relocation Services. Announcing the agreement, EFL said the company...
View ArticleLanka Graphite gets ready to commence graphite production in Sri Lanka
The company is formalising an off-take agreement to supply high grade vein graphite. Lanka Graphite Ltd (ASX:LGR) has been granted its first artisanal mining license (AML) in Sri Lanka to commence...
View ArticleSri Lanka in talks with two Chinese firms for $3 billion refinery
Reuters – Sri Lanka is in talks with two Chinese companies about investing up to $3 billion to build in a new refinery at its Chinese-controlled port, a top government official said on Friday. Sri...
View ArticleSLIM partners with Hayleys Advantis – makes the latter exclusive logistics...
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) signed an MOU with Hayleys Advantis Limited appointing the latter as the exclusive logistics partner of SLIM flagship events; SLIM NASCO 2017 and SLIM Brand...
View ArticleMetropolitan ties up with Singer to offer Canon printers
Metropolitan Computers tied up with Singer Sri Lanka, one of the largest retailers in the country to offer Canon printers to consumers island-wide through Singer’s extensive retail network....
View ArticleDentsu is top Network in 2017 Campaign Brief Asia Creative Rankings: Ogilvy &...
The Most Awarded Network Table in the 2017 Campaign Brief Asia Creative Rankings has seen “order restored” with Dentsu rising back to top and displacing last year’s number one network, Ogilvy &...
View ArticleThe Lions of Colombo (Host) conduct a mega Multi Service Health Camp
The Lions Club of Colombo (Host) successfully conducted a Multi Service Health Camp to benefit the villagers living in the Kelaniya area. The camp was held at the Sri Gnanawimalaramaya, Kelaniya with...
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