SriLankan Airlines invites all art enthusiasts and the general public to view ‘Speculo 2017’, National Painting and Visual Art Exhibition that will be held at J.D.A. Perera Gallery on February 24, 25 and 26, 2017 from 8.30 am to 8 pm. Organized for the first time by the National Carrier, the exhibition brings together artists…
The fourth session of the Colombo Big Data Meetup was held at VirtusaPolaris recently, where industry professionals discussed the latest findings in Big Data tools and technologies. Samudra Kanankearachchi, Software Architect/Data Science Specialist 99X Technology, presented on the topic, “Forecasting Seasonal Effects in Business Data (Time Series Modeling) Using Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio”. He…
The year has barely begun, and already leading global smartphone brand Huawei ismaking a name for itself! Whereas most technology brands target only hardcore tech lovers when they release a new product, Huawei is taking the unique route of partnering with some of the most famous fashion and art brands in the world. Huawei’s new…
United Parcel Services (Pvt) Ltd., (UPS) -Sri Lanka recently joined hands with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, paving the way to the launch of the country’s first ever UPS retail outlet. Spearheaded by the authorised service contractor for UPS in Sri Lanka – Fits Express (Pvt) Ltd., the retail outlet was inaugurated by UPS…
Begins third year of Rs 27 million sponsorship of College Rugby Development Programme The rugby development programme of Royal College will continue to be supported in 2017 by top Korean automobile brand Kia under a sponsorship deal ratified in Colombo today. This is the sixth consecutive year that Kia is backing the Reid Avenue boys…
The nation’s most renowned manufacturer of cement, construction aggregates and solutions, INSEE Cement, (earlier known as Holcim) and the only local manufacturer in Sri Lanka to introduce eco-friendly ‘green’ cement to the country, recently marked a significant milestone in the Company’s history when it launched INSEE Ecocycle, an innovative initiative that enables industries to manage…
Encouraging academic achievement by rewarding students who have excelled in the Grade Five scholarship and GCE Ordinary Level examinations has been an integral part of the CSR initiatives conducted by Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB). The CDB Sisudiri Scholarship Programme, presented 36 scholarships to the top achievers of these Grade Five Scholarship and GCE…
HNB Grameen, a dynamic and fast growing finance company who pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka, recently made a significant donation of medical equipment worth Rs.3.5 million to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital Colombo. The initiative was in line with their annual CSR projects driven towards uplifting the most deserving individuals in the society. This was made…
Sunsilk the leading hair care brand in the country hosted their ‘Hedakari Hair Fair’ at Ja-ela, K-Zone last Sunday 5 February with the participation of renowned celebrities, the hair experts from the Ramani Fernando Sunsilk Hair and Beauty Academy and beauticians from the area. The revolutionary shampoo and conditioner range was introduced to the market…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777-F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day. The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai, is the first of its kind for Emirates SkyCargo and highlights the strong contribution made by…
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