Shakti solar pumps enter Sri Lankan market

One of the most revolutionary eco-friendly products which has already marked its presence globally, Shakti solar water pumps were introduced to the Sri Lankan market recently.

October tea output up 36% on good weather

REUTERS:  Sri Lanka’s tea output jumped 36.2 percent due to good weather in October and a lower base last year, the state-run Tea Board said recently.

Something’s rotten at the heart of BOI?

In January this year, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe went on record saying the country targeted attracting US $ 5 billion in foreign investment over the next five to 10 years.

Informatics Institute of Technology holds 23rd convocation

The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) held its convocation at BMICH for the 23rd consecutive year recently. 

Eagle Logistics holds Annual Staff Awards

Eagle Logistics Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd had its Annual Staff Awards night at Grand Oriental Hotel recently.  Pictures show the highlights of the event.

AIA offers US CPA preparation course for Lankan Accounting professionals

Asian International Academy (AIA), an institute focusing on innovation, equality and contemporary study programmes, recently announced the launch of the world renowned U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) preparation course for Sri Lankan professionals. 

St. George’s University to attract Sri Lankan students

For almost 40 years, St. George’s University (SGU) has been training more than 17,000 doctors who have practiced in over 50 countries and in all 50 US states. 

NCE conducts Post-Budget Forum 2018

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) conducted a post-budget forum recently at The Kingsbury Hotel, attended by a large number of participants from the exporter community. Finance and Mass Media State Minister Eran Wickramaratne, who graced the event, addressed the participants and thereafter fielded a few questions from them.

Lankan exporters welcome budget 2018

Speaking on behalf of the Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), EASL Chairman Harin de Silva welcomes the 2018 budget under Vision 2025 and its proposals to revamp Sri Lanka’s trade policies to enable an export-driven economy. 

NCC ‘Budget 2018 Highlights’ seminar on November 27

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will hold a half-day seminar on ‘Budget 2018 Highlights’ on Monday, November 27, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the National Chamber Auditorium, No: 450, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association holds 46th AGM

The 46th Annual General Meeting of Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association (CHSGA) which is the alumni association of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (SLITHM), was held at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle on September  23rd, 2017.

AIS Principal Harshana Perera honoured at Icons of Learning Summit

Recognizing a career filled with remarkable achievements in education and invaluable contribution to institutions of learning, Asian International School of Sri Lanka, Principal, Harshana Perera was recently presented with the Award for Distinguished Educationist at the Fourth Annual Icons of Learning Summit & Awards held in Singapore. 

SASIP Institute launches Institute of Universal Higher Studies Campus

The Institute of Universal Higher Studies (Pvt) Ltd (IUHS Campus), the sister company of Advanced Level (A/L) private education institute ‘SASIP’, recently held their official launch ceremony in Nugegoda . 

Tokyo Cement ‘DiviShakthi’ empowers regional dealer network

A series of Tokyo Cement ‘DiviShakthi’ training workshops, tailor-made to empower its dealer network with SME management skills were successfully conducted in the Central, Uva and North-western regions touching over 200 traders.

333 Pinnacle; a gateway to contemporary island living in Sri Lanka

Own a piece of paradise upon purchasing an apartment at 333 Pinnacle in Negombo, the gateway to contemporary island living in Sri Lanka. Investing in an apartment at this stunning beachfront property means enjoying warm sun-lit days filled with spectacular ocean views. One will also have the opportunity to take part in an endless array of outdoor activities, from basking on untouched beaches, to exploring well-hidden secrets in historic Negombo T

Insee Cement launches unique competition for Sanstha Cement buyers

One in three houses in Sri Lanka has been built with freshly manufactured Insee Cement and the company has launched an exciting lucky draw for its customers who purchase the popular Sanstha Cement.

‘Next Colombo-01’ to make luxury living affordable

Odiliya Homes and Real Estate Company (Pvt.) Ltd, a proud member of the Odiliya Group of Companies, will soon launch its latest project ‘Next Colombo-01’. The brainchild of Rohitha Abeygunaratne, Managing Director of Odiliya Homes and Real Estate Company (Pvt.) Ltd, ‘Next Colombo-01’ will consist of 75 luxury housing units which will be located in close vicinity to the rapidly developing Homagama town.

Link Engineering awarded fourth development project by Indian High Commission

A front-runner in Sri Lanka’s construction industry and part of the reputed Blue Ocean Group, Link Engineering was recently awarded yet another mega development project by the High Commission of India.

Access Engineering spurs construction of new road along Beira Lake

The construction of the new road along the west bank of west Beira Lake, adjoining the former Army Headquarters, Baladaksha Mawatha, Colombo 2, is in full swing as scheduled by Access Engineering PLC.

Nivasie Developers prioritise innovation, green living and lifetime return for customers

The construction sector has definitely been taken to greater heights. The industry is highly competitive and booming than ever before and more emphasis is placed on innovative technology and processes, alternative eco-friendly raw materials, sustainable measures and value additions among others. It’s so 

India offers special concession on industrial machinery and equipment to local industrialists

India is highly concerned about the economic development of Sri Lanka and ready to support the local industrialists by offering a special concession on industrial machinery and equipment, said Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) General Manager Immanuel 

Home Lands Skyline wins big at Asia Property Awards 2017

At this year’s Asia Property Awards, Home Lands Skyline, one of the real estate titans in Sri Lanka won accolades for its achievements in the real estate industry in Sri Lanka.

Capital Trust Residencies wins top accolades at Asia Property Awards 2017

Capital Trust Residencies (Pvt.) Ltd clinched the prestigious awards for the Best Condominium Development (Sri Lanka), Best Condominium Development in Colombo and Best Residential Interior Design (Sri Lanka) at the Asia Property Awards 2017 held in Singapore, recently.

The tea hub and reality behind the TEA façade

The Tea Exporters’ Association (TEA), in its response dated November 10, 2017, in Mirror Business, to my writing, ‘TEA brews toxic blend for its own survival’, has resorted to vague generalities whilst accusing me of misrepresenting facts to suit my interests, without clarifying these facts. 

Sadaharitha Plantations wins at NASCO Awards 2017

Sadaharitha Plantations, Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in commercial forestry with over 2,000 acres of thriving forests and a portfolio of over 26,000 investors, was recognized at the National Sales Congress (NASCO) 2017 conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently.

Better soil could trap as much planet-warming carbon as transport produces: study

Thompson Reuters Foundation: Improving soil health in farmlands could capture extra carbon equivalent to the planet-warming emissions generated by the transport sector, one of the world’s most polluting industries, experts said.

Talawakelle Estate Senior Cluster Manager awarded brand new Land Cruiser Prado

Maskeliya Plantations PLC., owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies awarded a brand new Land Cruiser Prado to Talawakelle Estate Senior Cluster Manager Iroshan Weerakoon. He was appreciated and honoured by Group Chairman Dr. Sena Yaddehige and Maskeliya Plantations PLC and Namunukulla Plantations PLC (Uva Range) Chief Executive Officer Manoj Pathiraja and was awarded for the Shadow Behind Every Success of the Season 2016/2017. Senior Executive

Insee Cement accoladed at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, also known as, Insee Cement secured dual awards in recognition of the company’s 

Lanka Walltiles accoladed at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017

Lanka Walltiles PLC won a Merit award at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2017 (Chemical Industry category), organized by the Central Environmental Authority on 16th October 2017 at the BMICH.

NBRO to launch reports on chrysotile fibre cement roofing sheets

Under the request made by Chrysotile Information Centre, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and the University of Moratuwa conducted two independent researches on Chrysotile fibre cement roofing sheets.