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#charitybeginsathome programme: Galle Face Hotel celebrates true spirit of Christmas

Colombo’s Grande Dame, the iconic Galle Face Hotel in its continuous efforts to give back to society, lit up the lives of many children this festive season during a grand Christmas celebration at the hotel. A group of 30 children from the World Vision Christian Relief Programme were invited to be part of a happy…

(0)Comments | December 30, 2015 11:00 pm

Nations Trust Bank unveils digitalized branch at World Trade Centre

Nations Trust Bank has embarked on a journey in terms of embracing a digitalized banking approach for the bank’s customers with the opening of its 92nd branch, first-of-its-kind, at the World Trade Centre.   This new branch will bring about a whole new perspective towards standard banking practice and customers will be able to experience…

(0)Comments | December 30, 2015 3:41 pm

New DHL report challenges the logistics industry to embrace the trend of ‘fair and responsible logistics’

DHL, the world´s leading logistics company, has issued a new study titled ’Fair and Responsible Logistics’, reporting on a trend that is transforming the way businesses operate by ensuring profits grow hand in hand with sustainability, and value creation is shared by all stakeholders. The report has been developed by the DHL Trend Research team…

(0)Comments | December 29, 2015 10:52 am

Commercial Bank unveils new initiative to sharpen students’ math & analytical skills

Propagation of ‘Math Lab’ concept begins with pilot project for 4,500 students from four schools and a home for differently-abled A ground-breaking new initiative to stimulate and develop the mathematical and analytical skills of school children in Sri Lanka has been launched by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon as a project aligned with the Bank’s…

(0)Comments | December 28, 2015 1:40 pm

Kelani Cables rewards distributors

Kelani Cables held its annual Distributor Convention at Ananthaya Hotel in Chilaw with the participation of Mr. Mahinda Saranapala, CEO, Kelani Cables PLC, Mr. Anil Munasinghe, General Manager Marketing, Ms. Hemamala Karunasekera, Chief Finance controller, and managers of all departments. Among distributors operating around the island who have performed exceptionally well in 2014 received awards,…

(0)Comments | December 28, 2015 11:48 am

Vitawell launches Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist Nutraceutical store

Vitawell, Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist nutraceutical company, founded with a view to serve the growing market in Sri Lanka for specialist nutraceuticals, was declared open by the Chief Guest Hon. Minister for Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Seneratne and the Guest of Honour H.E. High Commissioner of Australia Ms. Robyn Mudie at a…

(0)Comments | December 23, 2015 4:41 pm

Sophos releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016

Sophos (LSE:SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security technology has released its global cybersecurity predictions for 2016, which discusses the nature of evolving threats vis-à-vis rising complexity in securing the cyber space. These predictions indicate that as advanced attacks get more coordinated than ever before, security solutions also need to function in a…

(0)Comments | December 23, 2015 3:03 pm

SLT Mobitel successfully gains over one million fans on Facebook

The National Mobile Service Provider SLT Mobitel became the first Sri Lankan brand to achieve one million fans on Facebook recently thereby securing a steady position as one of the strongest local brands to maintain positive customer engagement on social media. As one of the leading telecommunications service providers, SLT Mobitel has been able to…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2015 2:17 pm

SANASA Development Bank PLC 3Q operating profit before VAT on FS surpass Rs.1 billion with an impressive YOY growth of 78%

SANASA Development Bank PLC (SDB) has succeeded in posting a 59% growth in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 166.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. As a result, the bank’s PAT for nine months ended September 30, 2015 has increased by 84% year-on-year (YOY) to Rs. 579.8 million. Since 4Q2014, this is…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2015 2:10 pm

Last chance to grab tickets for Ricky Bahar and the Legacy New Year party at the iconic Galle Face Hotel

The iconic Galle Face Hotel has lined up grand New Year celebrations with top entertainers to ring in 2016. As the preferred venue for the crème de la crème of revelers to bring in the New Year, the hotel has pulled out all stops to deliver an entertainment fiesta that will surpass anything done so…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2015 2:05 pm