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Virtusa Recognized with Gold Stevie® Award for Excellence in Human Resources

* Company honored with additional silver and bronze awards for successful internal and shareholder communications programs  WESTBOROUGH, Mass: Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that combines innovation, technology leadership and industry solutions to transform the customer experience, today announced that it has been honored with three Stevie® Awards…

(0)Comments | August 25, 2015 11:16 am

Hemas Hospital Wattala initiates a special unit to treat lower back pain

In today’s society, much like the common cold or fever, lower back pain is a common ailment. Almost 80% of the global population suffers from spinal cord related problems at one point in their lives. In an attempt to extend relief to such patients, Hemas Hospital Wattala has embarked on an out-of-the-box approach to offer…

(0)Comments | August 25, 2015 11:06 am

‘Sri Lanka all set to become the next startup hub’ – Ruwindhu Peiris, Stax Inc. Sri Lanka

You’ve considered running a business but keep wondering whether conditions are right to support your winning idea. Or perhaps you have been dabbling with something on the side and can’t yet convince yourself that it’s the right time to take the career leap with a startup. When Everjobs asked whether it’s the best time to…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 11:12 pm

Sri Lanka is witnessing ‘greener development’

* The country with natural green cover is moving towards imbibing ‘green’ in the construction sector – Ms. Gagan Singh, Chairperson – Jones Lang LaSalle Sri Lanka With the onset of political stability, Sri Lanka has actively pursued a policy of vigorous industrial and economic growth. Emerging now is an island that is being reshaped…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 11:00 pm

JKOA bags Diamond Award for the third consecutive year

* Renowned office automation solution provider reports record sales of Digital Multifunctional Copiers for FY2014 JKOA, the leader in office automation solutions and the sole distributor for Toshiba Digital Multifunctional Copiers in Sri Lanka, was recently presented the coveted Diamond award for FY2014 by Toshiba Singapore Pvt Ltd. This is the third consecutive year JKOA…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 10:37 pm

Hayleys Profits up in Q1

Hayleys PLC recorded a 9 percent increase in its Profits Before Tax (PBT) for the first quarter ending June 2015. PBT for the quarter was recorded at Rs. 1.2billion, up from Rs. 1.1 billion during the same quarter in the previous year. The Transportation and Logistics Sector sustained its strong growth momentum during the quarter…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 10:27 pm

Dell announces two appointments in its South Asia leadership team

Dell today announced that Roshan Nugawela and Lackshmindra Fernando have been appointed to its leadership team in South Asia. Beyond these two new appointments, the company has expanded its Enterprise and Client Solutions routes to sales channels in Sri Lanka and Maldives, and introduced a range of end-to-end solutions for customers. New Appointments Roshan Nugawela…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 10:16 pm

Nespray Nutri-Up – Offering the wholesome goodness of milk fortified with Vitamins A and D

Nestlé Lanka PLC, a leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness provider in Sri Lanka, recently announced its latest entrant into the market, Nespray Nutri-Up Ready-To-Drink (RTD), offering the wholesome goodness of milk fortified with Vitamins A and D. Nespray Nutri-Up is the latest addition to the Nespray portfolio, a trusted brand in Sri Lanka for generations….

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 2:48 pm

Nestlé Lanka delivers another strong quarter

Nestlé Lanka strengthens its nutrition health and wellness leadership through strategic partnerships and the launch of micronutrient fortified products Nestlé Lanka PLC delivered revenue of LKR 9.0 billion with year-on-year growth of 11.2% in the second quarter of the year. The company announced a net profit of LKR 1.3 billion for the quarter. For the…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 2:42 pm

‘Breaking Barriers’ 2015: ARPICO recognises its Top Sales Professionals in the local manufacturing and distribution sector

Richard Pieris & Co PLC celebrated its top movers and shakers with ‘Breaking Barriers’, the annual sales conference and awards for the local manufacturing and distribution sector. The gala ceremony was held at Eagles Lakeside Attidiya in July, welcoming sales professionals and distributors who enjoyed an evening of music, dance and recognition for the sector’s…

(0)Comments | August 13, 2015 2:30 pm

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