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29th National Rowing Championship – inaugurated by Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage

The 29th National Rowing Championships, organized by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) and sponsored by Bharti Airtel Lanka was inaugurated by Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, the Minister of Sports at the newly opened Diyawannawa Rowing Centre in Battaramulla. Pictured here is Rohan Fernando, President of the ARASL addressing the gathering at the opening…

(0)Comments | June 27, 2014 5:40 pm

Holcim seeks to foster a more sustainable built environment

++ Michael Scharpf, Head of Sustainable Construction, Holcim Switzerland speaks to local architects and structural engineers on sustainable construction Sustainability is the basis on which tomorrow’s businesses are being built. Whether it is a corporation or an edifice, aspects of sustainability cannot be ignored if the entity has to last and add value to the ecosystem….

(0)Comments | June 27, 2014 5:36 pm

Nippon Paint goes digital to reach tech-savy customers

Nippon Paint Lanka aims to make home decorating more convenient and customized with the launch of an interactive web page and mobile app that will help take its decorative and environment friendly coatings closer to tech-savy customers. The launch of Nippon Paint’s, iColour Visualizer, a specialized online digital tool, will enable customers to upload photos…

(0)Comments | June 26, 2014 4:57 pm

US company as consultant to NDB-DFCC marriage

EXCLUSIVE: The Boston Consulting Group, the globally renowned US firm experienced in such amalgamations has been picked for the amalgamation of NDB and DFCC banks, the first ever such amalgamation in Sri Lanka, say reliable sources. Since the amalgamation of these two banks would create the precedent in the amalgamation programme of other financial institutions…

(0)Comments | June 24, 2014 5:33 pm

BBDO is the Most Effective and Most Creative Agency Network in the World

Tops global effective rankings for the second time in four years  BBDO was named the Most Effective Agency Network in the World by Effie Worldwide on 19 June. This is the second time that BBDO has achieved this honour in the four years that the Global Effie Effectiveness Index has been in existence. BBDO was…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 10:00 pm

Autogas on the rise as world’s preferred alternative fuel

~ Rapidly gaining popularity as cleanest and most environmentally friendly automotive fuel  ~ Almost 50% more cost effective than using a petrol vehicle Road travel remains an essential feature of the world’s transportation mix, and is of tremendous importance to the many commuters who use this mode of transport. Autogas is the most commonly used…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 9:42 pm

Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association to strengthen local industry in world arena

The Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA) was formally launched last Friday (20 June) under the distinguished patronage of Economic Development Minister Hon. Basil Rajapakse and a large gathering of key apparel industry players at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel Colombo. Formerly known as the Domestic Garment Manufacturers Association, one of SLABA’s primary objectives is to…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 10:35 am

University of Colombo promotes distance learning via Mobitel’s ‘mLearning’ for government employees

University of Colombo has extended the ground-breaking online learning initiative, Mobitel ‘mLearning’, to promote distance learning for government employees who now have the opportunity to obtain a local post-graduate degree while residing in any part of the world. The ‘mLearning’ solution is an exclusive learning platform designed and developed by Mobitel. It is the only…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 10:10 am

CHC Resort Hotels receive Trip Advisor Excellence Certification

Ceylon Hotels Corporation announced today that its resort cluster consisting of the Lake Hotel in Polonnaruwa, Surf Hotel in Bentota and the Safari Hotel in Tissamaharama have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The Certificate of Excellence was awarded for the accolades of praise and recognition in reviews by TripAdvisor travelers.  Commenting on…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 9:43 am

AMW introduces Nissan Patrol’s ‘Hero of All Terrain’

–         With extreme luxury, stunning looks and unstoppable 4WD upgrades  Associated Motorways (Private) Limited unveiled the Nissan Patrol Y62 model at an event held at Tintagel Colombo today amidst a gathering of VIP guests, the management of AMW, members of the media and well wishers. The new model which will be available at the AMW…

(0)Comments | June 23, 2014 9:00 am