uPVC, smarter choice to construct eco-friendly homes and buildings

The reputed green building material – un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride – popularly known as uPVC, is a popular choice in the construction industry today and it provides a healthy alternative for eco-

TEDx Colombo 2016 delegates visit the Hirdaramani flagship green facility in Agalawatta

Sponsored by Hirdaramani for the third consecutive year, TEDx Colombo 2016 concluded on a remarkable note with over 900 participants attending the event

Airtel - All Island School Games Netball Championships 2016’.

The Netball Championship segment of the 32nd All Island Schools Games Championships which was sponsored by Bharti Airtel Lanka and conducted by the Departments of Health,

Swarnavahni’s ‘Anantha’ -The woman who searched for the true meaning of life

The Swarnavahini television channel, part of the EAP Broadcasting Company recently launched ‘Anantha’, a tele-drama that will telecast every week day at 8.30pm

ZMAX Fairway brings smart luxury to Colombo

Nestled in the heart of Colombo Fort, the brand new ZMAX Fairway Colombo hotel lies between the old world charm of the Fort’s colonial past and the vibrant

Importance of e-commerce in a digital era

Importance of e-commerce in a digital eraThe rapid proliferation of internet relates services has transformed the way businesses are run and transactions are carried out

Kanrich Finance is named strategic partner of The Institute of Certified Management Accountants

Kanrich Finance, a leading financial institution with a rich heritage of over 45 years partners with The Institute of Certified Management Accountants as strategic

Nestlé number 1 Most Respected Food and Beverage company in LMD Ranking

Nestlé has been ranked the number 1 F&B companyin LMD’s Most Respected Entitiesranking for 2016. 

International Expert Forum on Climate Change invites Carbon Consulting Company’s CEO to be expert sp

The Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI) convened its first International Expert Forum on Climate Change in Seoul, Korea recently. Sanith de S. Wijeyeratne, CEO

Navin to address industry concerns at PA’s 162nd AGM

Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake will be the chief guest and deliver the keynote address at the 162nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) on September 15, 2016.

‘Rainforest Rhythms’ –DFCC holds annual awards and dinner dance

The annual awards ceremony and dinner dance for the staff of DFCC Bank was held recently at the Stein Studios, Ratmalana with a large number of staff participating

PM presented book on plantation industry

The Ceylon Planters’ Society Annual General Meeting was held at Galadari Hotel recently, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe gracing the event as the chief guest. Here, former Editor of Ceylon Planters’ Society Bulletin, Lalin I. de Silva presenting his book titled ‘Sri Lanka Plantations a US $ 10 billion Industry by 2020’ to the premier. 

‘All About High Rise’ conclave kicks off tomorrow

The conference ‘All About High Rise’ kicks off tomorrow at the BMICH presenting the key areas of a high-rise building. It will give a complete eye over high-rise buildings covering the structural and architectural designing, façade technologies, MVAC, MEP, vertical transportation and fire and safety aspects. 

The Kingsbury transforms apartment living into five-star

Many business and leisure travellers, travelling with families or in groups are opting for the comfort of serviced apartments to experience the convenience of a ‘home away from home’ for many reasons. The main reasons being the ability to prepare your own meals, enjoy homely comforts and for business travellers the ability to work and engage in intimate gatherings in the privacy of their own apartment. However, most don’t find w

Nawalakanda tea sets all-time record price again

Nawalakanda Tea Factory set an all-time record price of Rs.550 per kilo for an FGS grade surpassing the record achieved last week.  This tea was purchased by M/s Uniworld Teas at the tea auctions concluded at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on September 7, 2016.  The sale was conducted by the tea broker M/s John Keells PLC.   Nawalakanda Tea Factory has consistently produced high-quality orthodox teas over the past few years and ach

Blue Mountain Properties acquires ISO 9001 quality certification

Blue Mountain, the leading real estate major in Sri Lanka, has received the ISO 9001 international certification for Blue Mountain Properties (Pvt.) Ltd, the land arm of Blue Mountain Group of Companies. 

HSR Engineering adds competitive edge to building industry

HSR Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, an organisation specializing in waterproofing and construction chemicals, provides a competitive edge to its clients by delivering certainty in a diverse range of markets.  Throughout all phases of a project, from early integrated design phases through construction and post completion, HSR Engineering utilizes industry-leading construction techniques and the most sophisticated technology tools to deliver the highe

German Owa acoustic and metal ceilings launched in Sri Lanka

German brand, Owa acoustic and metal ceilings were launched in Sri Lanka recently by its sole agent Creations Master Builders (Pvt.) Ltd, which consists of a range of metal ceilings with different designs and sound absorption coefficient.

Achilleion – World’s tallest show apartment now opentill midnight

The show apartment of Blue Mountain Apartments latest real estate development, Achilleionhad an overwhelming response ever since it was opened for presales.

Prime Group, Most Respected Real Estate Company

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Prime Group has ranked as the top real estate organisation in the prestigious “Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka 2016”

Mobitel Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza awards 7th lucky winner Mr. Vijith Rodrigo from Kalutara w

Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza 2016 Introduced by the National Mobile Service Provider, SLT Mobitel, has become one of the most popular

Nation Lanka Finance records profits of 111.86 mn in FY 2015/2016

Nation Lanka Finance (NLF) recently continued its momentum of growth by recording an impressive group profit before tax of Rs. 199.91 million and company profits

Capital Alliance (CAL) trailblazes new frontier in financial markets with digital signature capabili

Sri Lanka’s leading investment banking firm and the preferred partner in financial markets, Capital Alliance (CAL), is taking its digital initiatives forward

Digital innovation turns Sri Lankans into superheroes

Still riding high from being crowned Sri Lanka’s Digital Agency of the Year at Campaign Asia, PHD Sri Lanka’s digital arm Alternaet brought more of their creative 

Legends come alive as FACETS 2016 makes history

Had the explorers and conquistadors who searched tirelessly for legendary cities of treasure, been alive today, one of their stop points would have been the BMICH

S-lonDiyasara Student Circle third phase concludes at Meemure

S-lon ‘Diyasara Students Circle’ initiated by S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in association with Newsfirst was held recently at Meemure Kaikawala Vidyalaya. 

Airtel sponsors the ‘All Island School Games Netball Championships 2016’

Bharti Airtel Lanka, the local subsidiary of Bharti Airtel which is the world’s third largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers, today announced

Etisalat Lankaoffers more Data at any time of the day

Etisalat with its recentrevision of all its prepaid data bundles, once more takesthe lead, over all other telecom competitors, by offering customersthe best availabledeal

HSBC Premier Golf Tournament to Tee off this weekend in Nuwara Eliya

The annual HSBC Premier Golf Tournament will Tee off at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on 9 and 10 September. 

Blue Mountain Properties Acquires ISO 9001 Quality Certification

Blue Mountain, the leading real estate major in Sri Lanka, has received the ISO 9001 International certification for Blue Mountain Properties (Pvt) Ltd.