CIC Holdings PLC signs agreement with SLINTEC to commence ground-breaking research project

CIC Holdings PLC recently signed a research agreement with the Sri Lankan Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), to develop a novel herbicide formulation for CIC’s Crop Solutions Division.

JAT Holdings introduces Crown Paints range

Crown Paints is a British paint maker with a long drawn history which can be traced back to the late 1850s. The brand has been associated with royalty in the United Kingdom and is recognized by a royal warrant granted by Her Majesty the Queen

Celebrity fashion photographer Jatin Kampani to speak at Colombo Fashion Week KNOWLEDGE Workshop

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) has invited international celebrity photographer, Jatin Kampani, to present ‘PHANTASMAGORIA’ and conduct Photography Workshop Series One at CFW KNOWLEDGE Workshops, 

David Pieris and Bajaj 'Pimp My TukTuk'

 40 Asia-based European and Asian drivers, in 20 ‘Tuk Tuks’ committed to  drive for 10 days from Jaffna in their personalized Tuk Tuks 

wOw.lk partners with Metropolitan as the exclusive authorized online reseller of Canon cameras

 wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall, recently partnered with Metropolitan PhotoHub (Private) Limited, as the official online reseller of Canon cameras in Sri Lanka.

Litro Gas partners MEPA for National Beach Cleaning Programme 2015

Litro Gas, the largest importer and market leader of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Sri Lanka, recently stepped up as a key sponsor for the National Beach Cleaning Programme organized by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment.

Key stakeholder meeting

A key stakeholder meeting will be held on the 25th of September 2015 from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM at BMICH Committee Room D on the Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2015-2034 prepared by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).   

Tata Motors-DIMO launch DIMO Batta XPRESS

?Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) together with Tata Motors announced the launch of a new mini truck – DIMO Batta XPRESS (Tata ACE Xpress). 

Global electric vehicle market projected to reach US $ 271.67bn by 2019

According to Reuters, Tesla Motors takes a US $ 4000 loss on every S model it sells.

AMW Pitstop now in Negombo

AMW Pitstop, the leading automobile care company, opened the latest branch of its islandwide network in Negombo recently. Present to open the new state-of-the-art facility was AMW Group Managing Director Samantha Rajapaksa. 

CIC Agri Businesses wins two awards at NCE Awards

Tuesday 22nd September 2015, Colombo: CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt) Ltd, a part of CIC Agri Businesses recently won two awards at the 23rd National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards Ceremony.

Land Rover launches prestigious Showroom in Colombo 07

?Monday, September 21st , 2015, Colombo: SML Frontier Automotive, Land Rover’s sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, is to open a new flagship showroom facility  at  a prestigious new location in Colombo 07

DeergaYou- The plan that never retires.

By launching the first-ever Shari’ah compliant retirement plan - DeergaYou. This breakthrough product caters to the growing demand for a pension plan that secures the financial security of customers in their golden years, whilst adhering to tenets of Shari’ah.  

Hameedia hosts Mr. & Miss. England at the Envoy Mansion

Friday 18th September 2015, Colombo: Hameedia’s premium brand Envoy London recently hosted Christopher Bramell, and Natasha Hemmings, the winners of the prestigious Mr. & Miss England 2015 pageants, at the Envoy Mansion in Colombo.

OPPO’s Local (and Global) Takeover

16 September, 2015 |Sri Lanka:  Following the successful first sales launch in Majestic City, Sri Lanka last month, OPPO has now announced plans to release the R7 Plus and the R7 Lite in the country, adding to their rapidly expanding list of merchandise now available in Sri Lanka. 

SPMC: An asset to the pharmaceutical industry of Sri Lanka

State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has been a local manufacturer of high-quality essential drugs in Sri Lanka for the past few decades and as some of its main functions,

Nawaloka Hospitals and National Insurance Trust Fund in landmark partnership

Nawaloka Hospitals and the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF), in a significant healthcare partnership to benefit government employees, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Fairhealth launches Kabrita Paediatric goat milk formula in Sri Lanka

Kabrita, the first paediatric goat milk formula in Sri Lanka was launched recently by Fairhealth, the pharmaceutical arm of Fairway Holdings.

Browns Hospital Ragama focuses on wellness of women

More than 100 ladies gathered recently at Browns Hospital in Ragama for a workshop entirely focused on the wellness of women.

Symposium on value addition in natural products for healthy brain-aging

In a stride of innovation, the International Brain Research Organisation and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have come together to organise a seven-day International Neuroscience Workshop,

OZO Outshine with “Hours of Happiness”, adding a late night Happy Hour to the menu at ON14 Pay less

Promising a greater experience and going one step up, ON14 now offers a Late Night Happy Hour from Monday to Sunday, between 10 to 11 pm. Guests are invited to experience a new menu, new cocktails and a little after-hour fun with OZO Colombo’s innovative daily offerings.

JAT presents Wood International Expo concludes on a high note

With the motive of pushing the domestic wood industry to greater heights, JAT Holdings, the leading furnishing and finishing company recently concluded the three-day annual trade show ‘Sri Lanka Wood International Exhibition 2015’ which drew tens of thousands of visitors from across the country.

B2b.lk Sri Lankas First and Only Business to Business eMarketplace

There are currently more than 125,000 businesses in Sri Lanka and there is no online platform that can facilitate the Business to business requirements. We have filled this gap by creating a B2b online platform where companies can float their purchase requests online and the suppliers will receive these immediately and can respond to the quotes instantly online. You could say that the service is something similar to AliBaba or Ali Source pro 

Colombo Fashion Week Resort moves to Galle this season

Monday 14th September 2015: HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resort, the third season in the annual CFW calendar, will take place at the iconic Galle Fort, this season. CFW Resort was introduced in 2012 and alternates between Negombo and Galle to showcase the latest resort wear collections by both Sri Lankan and international designers. CFW Resort 2016, hosted by Jetwing Hotels, will take place from 29 September to 3 October 2015.“With three seaso

DSI Premier Showroom in Bambalapitiya reopens with a makeover!

?Heralding the return of quality footwear to Bambalapitiya, the DSI Premier showroom at 513/515, Galle Road, Colombo 4, was re-opened with a new look and a multitude of designs and brands on the 14th of September, 2015. The store was opened ceremoniously with the participation of esteemed members of the Senior Management of D. Samson and sons (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Nandadasa Rajapaksa (Chairman, D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd), Mr. Thusitha Rajapaksa (Ma

The Hirdaramani Group’s IT arm, H ONE launches 360-degree sales visibility solution

Monday 14th September 2015, Colombo: The Hirdaramani Group’s IT venture H ONE which is best known for its award-winning cloud practice, recently partnered with software company, TECLEVER SOLUTIONS, to build a 360-degree sales visibility solution, ESB Apps. The partnership builds on  H ONE’s strong foundation of cloud-services and expertise in Sri Lanka and its strength as a regional cloud consultant and premier deployment partner

Amãna Bank expands ATM network to Addalachenai and Maruthamunai

?Amãna Bank recently expanded its ATM network with the opening of two off-site ATMs on the same day in Addalachenai and Maruthamunai in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. With the addition of these two ATMs, Amãna Bank’s ATM network has expanded to 26 ATMs, which includes 3 off-site ATMs in addition to the 24 branches the Bank has Island-wide.

High-Net-Worth Individuals in Colombo develop a taste for “Luxury Residences” - Ms. Gagan Singh, Cha

The year of 2015 has been very important for Sri Lanka because of the presidential and the parliamentary elections held recently. The outcome of the elections reassures that whatever perceived uncertainties the market witnessed are over. Sri Lanka’s GDP has been growing by a little above 7% for the past couple of years and the Asian Development Bank estimates the faster expansion in the construction industry is one of the reasons for the co

UK's best selling newspaper picks Sri Lanka- Destination of the year

?The Sunday Times UK the best selling news paper in UK which has a circulation of 1,032,000 and 3.5 million on a multi platform basis has picked Sri Lanka as the ' Destination of the Year' which augurs well for the country given that it is the top source revenue destination for Sri Lanka registering 111,131  visitors as at end  August 2015 registering a growth of 13% said Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr. Rohantha

‘Prima Stella’ conducts a cricket camp for future champions

Prima Stella along with Kumar Sangakkara will be conducting a cricket training camp for young cricketing enthusiasts on the 2nd of October 2015.