Airtel now lights up Northern Sri Lanka

Bharti Airtel Lanka, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, yesterday announced its foray into the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Asian Microfinance Forum 2010 concludes with success

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.

World's number one Oral Contraceptive pill "Yasmin" is the locally renowned favorite too!

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.

CCC strengthens relationship with South Africa

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), in order to develop mutually beneficial relations and to formalise the relationship for the purpose of providing a platform to promote information exchange,

Cathay Pacific's Getaway surprises

Experience a multitude of delights at two of the most vibrant cities in the world and enjoy great value for money with Cathay Pacific Airways' Getaway Surprise to Beijing and Shanghai, China

Qatar Airways announces fourth route in Germany

Qatar Airways has announced plans to expand flights to Germany with the introduction of scheduled services to Stuttgart and greater capacity to Munich next year.

‘Strepsils’ bags Silver for ‘Best New Entrant’ at SLIM Brand Excellence 2010

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Viva energizes largest Cup of Tea

The hottest topic discussed over the weekend was the Guinness World Record broken for the largest cup of tea anywhere in the world.

Mobile phones get recycled

With the mobile population now at about 11 million currently, there are almost one million phone units in existence that are obsolete and could be recycled.

World famous spin wizard Murali bowls for QNet as brand ambassador

Sri Lanka's world famous cricket spin wizard, Muttiah Muralidaran, was last week ceremoniously unveiled in Singapore as brand ambassador for QNet, the global direct selling company of wellness and lifestyle products.

HSBC awarded 'International Brand of the Year' 2010

HSBC Sri Lanka was awarded the prestigious Gold award for 'International Brand of the Year' at the SLIM Brand Excellence awards 2010, held at the Water's Edge on 1 October 2010.

Gulf Air resumes flights to Sri Lanka

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the carrier with the largest Middle East international network, yesterday touched down once again at Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport after a lapse of five years, marking a historic re-entry into Sri Lankan skies with five frequencies weekly. 

Janashakthi, only insurance company to clinch most awards in Service Category at SLIM

Janashakthi Insurance Plc last weekend clinched triple honours at the glittering SLIM Awards 2010, thus becoming the only insurance company in Sri Lanka to win the highest number of awards in the Service Category at this event.

Lanka Tiles' profit shatters records

In its recently released Annual Report, Lanka Tiles PLC unveiled results that showed that the Company was in remarkably good financial health.

Emirates Enjoys Royal Moment at Ryder Cup

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, was given a warm Emirates' welcome when he was drawn to some of the airline's activities taking place at the Ryder Cup.

Munchee sweeps top awards at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2010

The SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2010 provided no great surprises this time around, once again crowning Munchee Biscuits as the Brand of the Year with the chief brand of Ceylon Biscuit Ltd (CBL) sweeping up a total of five awards, three of which were the Gold awards in the respective categories.

HELADIV TEAS celebrate 20 years

The HVA Group which was formed in 1990, celebrates 20 years of success this year. It was formed as an offshore arm of the Dutch trading company Hans Veering Amsterdam or the Trading Company of Amsterdam and was established primarily to export tea from Sri Lanka.

Nominations open for e-Swabhimani 2010

Google offers free calls to (US) Gmail users

Samsung launches new Smartphones

Recently Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone provider launched two iconic next generation Smartphones, Samsung Wave and Samsung Galaxy S. Speaking at the launch Mr. Shankar Narayan, country manager, Samsung said “consumers today relate to their mobiles as communication hubs, as personal gateways to communicate with friends, family and the world at large.

S.L to miss income poverty target

A UN background briefing prepared for the world summit on the Millennium targets at the United Nations in New York scheduled for next month said 11 Asian countries with poverty rates above five percent were "likely to miss the income-poverty target,” these included Bangladesh, Georgia, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan.

Belgium boosts tourism in Lanka

Jetair, one of the leading tour operators in Belgium, has introduced  Sri Lanka as a new winter destination, and will operate weekly charter flights from Brussels to Colombo commencing October 2010. The formal announcement was made at this year's 'Jetair Fly summer road show 2010' held last week at the Event Lounge in Brussels attended by more than 600 travel agents.

Sri Lanka Etisalat to spend US$163mn to expand

Sri Lanka's Etisalat unit said it was spending 163 million US dollars to expand its network into war ravaged north of the country and improve its broadband services in urban areas. The expansion will see 480 new base stations taking the total to 1580, which the firm says will be the largest in the island

Sri Lanka domestic air services chased by 13 firms: official

Thirteen firms that applied to start domestic air services in Sri Lanka after the end of a 30-year war are awaiting the final nod from the island's aviation ministry and the president's office, an official said.

Telco industry losing billions

The telecommunications industry in Sri Lanka is losing nearly Rs. 10 billion annually as a result of international calls being taken using the Voice over IP (VOIP) technology which enables a user to make an IDD call to a telephone via the internet.

Sri Lanka's new mobile phone tariffs kick off

Sri Lanka's telecom regulator is enforcing floor prices and interconnection rates form mobiles from July 15, ending a price war that has put the industry deep in the red, though

HP introduces the most energy-efficient laser printer

HP announced an expanded portfolio of environmentally-responsible imaging and printing products and solutions, including industry-first innovations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) on July 7, 2010.  

Sri Lanka Spence to put US$78mn in hotels

Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence group is planning to put 78 million US dollars in to the leisure sector after a war ended in Sri Lanka with new hotels in the south western coast being started first, an official said.

Asian Alliance Insurance offers “on line” travel insurance

Otara; her success story

From selling surplus garment items from the boot of her car, to opening up a world renowned clothes store in Sri Lanka, Otara Gunawardene is all about being innovative and creative. Her runway poses, her novel concepts and her notable charity work only add to her achievements.