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Amana Bank to host Kids Carnival to mark Children’s Day

In celebration of World Children’s Day, Amãna Bank will be hosting a Kids Carnival exclusively for the Bank’s Children’s Savings Account holders to enjoy a day filled with fun, games and laughter. Amãna Bank Kids Carnival will take place on 13 October 2018 at Sathutu Uyana (Colombo 15) from 9.00am to 4.00pm, with many activities…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 3:07 pm

Microsoft fortifies security and brings AI to the masses at Ignite 2018

Microsoft underscored the need for increased IT security this week and released an array of security programs and products at Ignite 2018. Among them are Microsoft Secure Score, a dynamic report card that assesses Microsoft 365 customer environments and makes recommendations that can reduce breaches up to thirtyfold, and Microsoft Authenticator, which helps make secure…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 2:43 pm

SLT Human Capital Solutions Achieves Prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification

SLT Human Capital Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (HCS) broke new ground recently when it achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. The award recognises HCS’s record of providing unrivalled Total HR solutions, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in client satisfaction, quality service and continuous business improvement. As the first Sri Lankan HR outsourcing organisation to successfully…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 2:40 pm

New improved visa process to Qatar – a boon to employment recruitment

Government of Qatar will soon be simplifying the migrant work visa application process that will expedite the visa processing for the Sri Lankan migrant worker. This service which will first be introduced in Sri Lanka and then rolled out in other key South Asian cities will be made available through Qatar Visa Centers, which is…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 2:33 pm

Royal Fernwood Porcelain Seals Silver at NCE Export Awards 2018

Royal Fernwood Porcelain Limited, a large-scale manufacturer of high quality white and decorated porcelain tableware and figurine ornaments that enjoys a global reputation in the porcelain tableware industry as a reliable supplier to many premium brands, recently announced that the company was the recipient of the Silver Award in the Minerals and Mineral Based Products…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 2:23 pm

Dankotuwa Porcelain re-introduces Laklain locally

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, renowned for its luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware, recently re-introduced its value-for-money heritage brand Laklain to the local market. Now available with several new offerings that feature a similar high-quality standard to the more upmarket Dankotuwa Porcelain brand, Laklain is marketed at a more affordable price point with easy customer accessibility. Laklain products…

(0)Comments | October 9, 2018 1:34 pm

Subscribe and rest easy: Free unlimited medical consultations now on oDoc

Patients can now cut down medical expenses in addition to time spent in queues, germ filled waiting rooms and stressful trips to the doctor by subscribing to free unlimited medical consultations for the entire family on oDoc for Rs. 499 a month. oDoc is Sri Lanka’s leading online medical consultation platform. Over 270 experienced GPs…

(0)Comments | October 6, 2018 2:26 pm

Unilever, UNGC and UNDP convene 2nd Annual Private-Public Partnership Forum

~ Engage stakeholders to achieve Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Development Goals Unilever Sri Lanka together with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Sri Lanka and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened the 2nd Annual Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Forum in Colombo, recently. The forum was held under the auspices of the Secretary to H.E. the President…

(0)Comments | October 6, 2018 2:19 pm

SLIM Education Portfolio – Serving the nation to produce professional Marketers

SLIM, the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, has made its mark in the fraternity by creating professional marketers through its internationally recognized educational product portfolio. Ranging from certificate courses and diplomas from various avenues of marketing to postgraduate diplomas offered in different languages, SLIM has played an indispensible role in imparting knowledge, skills…

(0)Comments | October 6, 2018 2:07 pm

Sampath Bank retains Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Innovative Bank’ crown

~ Records impressive awards tally at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2018 Sampath Bank was recognized as Sri Lanka’s “Most Innovative Bank” for the second consecutive year at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo recently. The Bank also bagged the “Best Bank for Retail Payments” and “Best Common ATM Acquirer of the Year (Category…

(0)Comments | October 6, 2018 1:57 pm

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