Leading Sri Lankan mobile operators launch GSMA mobile connect trial

The GSMA today announced that leading Sri Lankan operators Dialog Axiata and Mobitel will launch a beta trial of the GSMA Mobile Connect service that will allow consumers to conveniently, securely and consistently access a wide array of digital services by using their smartphones and feature phones as devices for authentication.

CEAT Kelani opens high-tech radial plant

A milestone was achieved yesterday in the manufacture of tyres in Sri Lanka with the official inauguration of a new hi-tech production facility for radial tyres for passenger cars and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) at CEAT Kelani Holdings, the country’s leading tyre maker.

The Spirit and Charm of the Galle Face Hotel

The Bard of Avon once wrote that “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. The Galle Face Hotel for almost a century and a half has been known by many names.

Hutch & Janashakthi brings Accident & Life Cover for as low as Rs.50 per month

Hutch is pleased to announce it has entered in to a partnership with the leading Sri Lankan insurer Janashakthi Insurance to provide more affordable and convenient insurance cover for their subscribers for as low as Rs. 50/- a month

Citrus Waskaduwa introduces Seafood Brunch for the Most Important Man in Your Life…

Waskaduwa, June 7th 2014: Each year on the third Sunday in June the world celebrates the day dedicated to the most important man in your life. This year on Sunday 15th June, Citrus Waskaduwa introduces an extra special promotion for dads.

ALL Hands Together : Project Initiated by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayawardenepura

The Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayawardenepura is a club that actively engages in a variety of community service and professional development projects. The most recent project was on the 1st of June. This project “ALL Hands Together” was to take differently-abled kids of the Sevana Children’s Home (Kotte) on a field trip to Galle.

CEAT to officially open Rs.600mn radial tyre plant next week

CEAT Kelani Holdings, a joint venture between India’s RPG Group and Sri Lanka’s Kelani Tyre, is scheduled t o officially open a Rs.600 million passenger car radial tyre production facility next week, with the aegis of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Mobitel joins hands with Central Environment Authority (CEA) for the launch of e-Waste Management We

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel has joined hands with the Central Environment Authority (CEA) for the launch of the e-Waste management project, under the slogan “An e-waste free Sri Lanka” to support the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of electronic waste products.

NelFarms launches new corporate brand identity

The new NelFarms (Noorani Estates (Pvt.) Ltd) logo and corporate brand identify were unveiled by Noorani Estates (Pvt.) Ltd Director Noordeen Sethwala at Ramada Hotel, in the presence of the company’s board of directors, senior management and distinguished guests, recently.

“Meet…Discuss…Succeed” Galle Face Hotel launches new Meetings, Seminar and Conference Center in the

Galle Face Hotel amidst extensive restoration of the landmark building will open doors to a new meetings and conference centre on July 1st 2014.

Starcom Worldwide continues to drive innovative media solutions

Starcom Worldwide Sri Lanka continues to drive excellence in media solutions in Sri Lanka with its executions of award-winning campaigns conceptualized by Leo Burnett Solutions Inc.

Swiss firm plans steel shapes manufacturing plant in SL

Montanstahl AG, a Swiss-based stainless steel shapes manufacturer, is looking to establish a ‘green-field’ project in Sri Lanka, which will be a 100 percent export-oriented firm.

Mobitel Business Solutions launches Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor for the first time in Sri Lanka

Mobitel Business Solutions, a division of the National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel Pvt Ltd, under its ‘mAutomotive’ initiative launches the Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor, a state-of-the-art technology that is expected to revolutionize the monitoring mechanism for fuel consumption of vehicles in the most reliable and efficient manner for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Swiss based firm to set up steel shapes manufacturing plant

Montanstahl AG, a Swiss based stainless steel shapes manufacturer is looking to establish a “green-field” project in Sri Lanka, which will be a 100-pct export oriented firm

amanté recognizes best dealers for 2013

Sri Lanka’s premium lingerie brand, amanté, recently awarded its top dealers amongst its 50 strong outlets island wide for their sales contribution to the brand.  The GLITZ/NOLIMIT chain was awarded the amanté Best Dealer for 2013, with two outlets with in the chain awarded first and third place in sales performance.

Millennium IT bags FITIS Cricket Championship 2014

Millennium IT, a key player in the IT/BPO services in Sri Lanka won the championship trophy at the recently concluded FITIS cricket carnival 2014 held at P Sara grounds.

Faulty Towers the dining experience returns to Sri Lanka

This internationally successful homage to the BBC’s most popular sitcom returns to Mount Lavinia Hotel with Dialog being the platinum sponsor, following a sold-out debut season last year.

Holcim Lanka’s Sanstha Cement Builds New Strength with an Aggressive Brand Building Campaign

‘Sanstha Cement’ holds the pride and privilege of being the preferred concrete brand of builders. Communicating the brands key outstanding attributes to the Sri Lankan construction stakeholders, Holcim Lanka embarks on a multimedia campaign.

Findmyfare and American Express partners to reward Cardmembers with super savings

Enjoy a holiday in your favourite resort without hesitation or check into the best business hotel in the world, American Express and findmyfare have partnered to offer a fantastic promotion to American Express Cardmembers from 01st to 30th May 2014. 

First Capital Wealth Fund declares fourth dividend

The First Capital Wealth Fund (FCWF), First Capital Group’s fixed income unit trust, has declared a dividend of Rs 100 per unit for 2013-14, the fourth dividend since the Fund’s launch in October 2010.

HR Guru Prof. Dave Ulrich in Colombo

Professor Dave Ulrich the foremost HR Thought leader will be in Sri Lanka today en route to Japan, from Singapore

Lokuarachchi appointed Sri Lanka Insurance CEO

Deepthi Lokuarachchi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd; with effect from 21st April 2014.

2 years, Rs. 200 million in funding, 12 start ups and counting.

Blue Ocean Ventures and the Indian Angel Network collaborate for the third successive year to host Venture Engine 2014, a project aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka.

Celebrating 60 years with MLH!

Mr. Samson Weragoda joined Mount Lavinia Hotel in 28th April 1954 to the Engineering Department to repair the elevators. It was his first job and he has worked in every unit in the Engineering Department so far. He knows the layout of the hotel better than the blueprints and he is also a part of the hotel history.

Kelsey Homes Kicks Off Ground Breaking of Templer’s Square

Kelsey Homes, Sri Lanka’s leading housing development company and property developer, recently broke ground on its latest housing development, Templer’s Square.

Colombo District Scout hobby fair and exhibition

The Colombo District Branch of the Sri Lanka Scouts Association is celebrating 100 years this year. The 1st scout troop was established by Mr F G Stevenson in 2014 just two years after establishing the movement in Sri Lanka.

Special ventures and promotions from findmyfare in Nuwara Eliya this holiday season

The comforting atmosphere and luxuriant green mountain peaks attract thousands of visitors to Nuwara Eliya especially during the month of April. Findmyfare.com Sri Lanka’s first and largest online travel company was a part of the excitement around the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya  with a special social media promotion for the findmyfare Facebook fans as a special seasonal giveaway.

Fashion Bug powers 22nd Fox Hill Supercross

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 17 outlets island-wide, stepped up as the principal sponsor and exclusive apparel partner in extending its support to the most popular and thrilling motor sports event Fox Hill Supercross 2014 which was held recently on 19th April.

Dialog Axiata to invest US $ 30mn on new submarine cable

Dialog Axiata PLC, a unit of Malaysia’s Axiata Group said, it will invest US $ 30 million on a new sub marine cable and has entered into an agreement with Bay of Bengal Gateway (BBG) Consortium to establish a Cable Landing Station in South Colombo (Mount Lavinia, off De Saram Road).

Fashion Bug makes CSR effort towards public health

In its recent CSR activities, Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 17 outlets island-wide, refurbished the maternity ward at the Ragama-based Colombo North Teaching Hospital for the beneficial of its needy patients.