Tea processing is still considered an art, as distinct from a science and several critical judgments are left to the subjective decisions of factory staff. Another weakness in tea plantation management is between field and factory technology, where the emphasis has overwhelmingly been in respect of the former.
Emirates SkyCargo has been named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the 2010 IFW Awards. The cargo division of Emirates Airline beat off competition from five other carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines to win the award, which is voted for by the readers of the online cargo journal International Freighting Weekly.
Fonterra Co-operative Group, the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative (IFFCO) and Global Dairy Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly conduct a feasibility study into a pilot dairy farm in India as a first step towards the vision of establishing large-scale world-class dairy farms in India.
Having managed the market research practice as part of their mainstream consulting business, MTI has formally spun-off and launched MTI Market Research (www.mtimarketresearch.com) and has on board an experienced panel of associates with extensive market research experience in Sri Lanka, augmented by MTI in India.
The 31st National Conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka was held recently. Themed 'The world sees opportunity in Sri Lanka' the conference was lauded by the participants including business leaders, Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, General Managers, senior government officials, academics as well as consultants.
Imperial Tea Exports, one of the largest exporters of tea in the country, celebrated the company's recent success in winning prestigious awards amidst a distinguished gathering. The gala celebrations that included cocktails and fellowship at the Hilton Colombo sought to show appreciation to all those who supported the company in its journey towards this honour.
According to recent Quality of Service Experience (QoSE) tests by regional think tank LIRNEasia, Dialog Telekom's 1Mbps postpaid broadband package (HSPA) not only delivers more than promised in download speeds, but also offers better value for money (Kbps per USD) when compared to similar offerings by Mobitel and SLT.
During a period when quality, cost effective and specialized education takes prominence in today's competitive and commercial world, a Japanese Education Group has collaborated with the OpenArc Educational Institute - Sri Lanka, to form OpenArc College of Business and Technology (OCBT) - a BOI approved company, in order to provide competent educational services to the local market.
Models 1 is Europe's largest and most successful agency and is responsible for discovering some of the legendary names in the modelling industry like Kate Moss, Will Chalker, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Twiggy. Models 1 has an impressive clientele ranging from M&S, Next, Top Shop, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Versace, Prada, Pantene, Peugeot, BBC, MTV and ITV.
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The presentation of the prestigious National Safety Awards to recognise and reward the safest workplaces in the country was held at a glittering event attended by leading corporate top management, at which Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Labour Relations and Productivity Improvement was the Chief Guest.
Cathay Pacific Airways was named Cargo Airline of the Year at the 2010 Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Awards held in Singapore last Wednesday. The airline was commended for "responding astutely to the downturn and the recent strong upswing in cargo demand and has laid an exceptional platform to benefit from China's economic and trade boom".
The 2010 'Panadol Sahana Balakaya' a two week long, clean up drive of the city of Colombo that involved members of Rotary District 3220 - Sri Lanka, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Police, Corporate and other volunteers, in addition to children drawn from 143 schools in Colombo, who joined hands with local Public Health Inspectors and Municipal Health Workers of the Municipal Council of Colombo, recently concluded its first phase o
The three-day Asian Microfinance Forum 2010 wrapped up last week bringing to a close three full days of conferences, panel sessions and seminars all of which were well attended by almost 500 delegates from 50 countries who were in Colombo for the event as well as many local industrialists, bankers and other interested parties.
Over the last few years, the ability for women to control their lives and enhance their choices has grown in leaps and bounds. The power to make an informed decision on when to start a family and what options are available has given women the world over a greater degree of control over their futures.
CBSL maintains policy interest rates at their current levels
Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at ’Restricted Default’
Tourist arrivals below expectation: SLTDA
Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections
Planned cuts to former presidents’ perks face legal hurdles
Govt. to conduct probe into e-visa fraud: Vijitha Herath
African leaders pour in congratulatory messages to President
Police security assigned for former MPs withdrawn