Wallapatta is scientifically classified as a sub-canopy tree growing in our wet zone forests. It creates a scarce resin called Agarwood in its core due to a reaction to a fungal infection or any other external factors. However, not all wallapatta trees are affected or contain the fungi that results in the Agarwood resin. Sadaharitha…
Colombo Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) initiated its “Presidential Scholarship” scheme as a corporate responsibility initiative under the patronage of His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena. The epistle was handed over by Chairman Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and SLT Campus, Mr. Kumarasinghe Sirisena to His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena, along with Mr. T C…
The long awaited Cinnamon -HSBC Marco Pierre White Challenge powered by Knorr concluded on a high recently, with celebrity chef and Judge of MasterChef Australia, Marco Pierre White judging the finalists and selecting the winner. Young Anya De Silva emerged as winner of the cook-off challenge. With nearly a hundred applications received at the inception…
While women taxi drivers are a rare sight on our city roads, PickMe, Sri Lanka’s latest solution to hailing taxis through one’s mobile device, has taken the initiative to create job opportunities for women in this novel area. Whilst more and more women are beginning to get interested in the profession based on the inquires…
The historic, 106-year-old Tellippalai Mahajana College recently beat out 17 other secondary schools to win the Jaffna district leg of the Tokyo Cement Super Quiz Season 3. Commenting on his school’s win, Tellippalai Mahajana College Team Captain Mr. K. Kugavarman noted that, not only were they victorious in this year’s Jaffna district leg of this…
Bayroo, a recently established boutique design agency, has made a name for itself with its unique brand of design work that focuses on making world-class marketing communications best practices accessible to medium-scale businesses in Sri Lanka. The agency is built on the unique nexus of professional background and skillsets of its founders. Dinesh Rajanayagam, Nisayuru…
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express provider, has recorded a new milestone in its continuous drive to offer superior security and service levels in end-to-end supply chain solutions in Asia Pacific. The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Asia has recognized DHL Express for having the most number of Freight Security Requirement (FSR) sites in…
ikman.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest marketplace, recently announced that it has relocated its office to a larger and more spacious building situated in the heart of Colombo, in order to house its ever expanding staff and to ensure that its over 3 million unique visitors Patronizing the site every month continuously receive the superior service levels…
Emirates to use flexible routes and take advantage of tailwinds to achieve flight efficiency Emirates Airline’s first non-stop service between Auckland and Dubai will be one of the longest air routes in the world by distance, but with the assistance of clever technology and good planning, passengers will get to their destination in the shortest…
Valentine’s Day may be over, but the romance it celebrates will be heightened for a lucky couple that will soon be holidaying in the idyllic Maldives courtesy of Sri Lanka’s favourite department store chain ODEL. Subramaniyam Rajah was the winner of the Grand Prize of two return tickets to Malé in ODEL’s ‘Ignite the Love…
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