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CSE Toastmasters Club Achieves First Divisional Success

The CSE Toastmasters Club produced its first success story in the form of CSE Toastmaster Imesha Fernando, who was placed as the runner up at the recently held International Speech Contest organized as part of the District 82 Division A, Year End Conference. Imesha competed with eight other contestants representing four areas of District 82…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2016 2:13 pm

PLC voted ‘Financial Service Provider of the Year’ for 4th consecutive year at the People’s Awards – 2016

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) was once again honoured with a coveted accolade as the “Financial Service Provider of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year at the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2016 ceremony held at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla recently. A large sample of 2,700 randomly selected individuals aged 15-60 years were interviewed in…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2016 1:57 pm

VirtusaPolaris team member among most influential global marketing tech leaders

VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd. and a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, announced that Rasika Withanage, head of marketing & sustainability (Sri Lanka) at Virtusa, was recognized on the list of 100 most influential marketing tech leaders by the World Marketing…

(0)Comments | April 25, 2016 12:31 am

The New Canon EOS 80D Creates Images and Movies that Come Alive

Canon launched the new EOS 80D digital DSLR camera recently, with advanced features to improve the professional photographer experience. The EOS 80 D which replaces the popular EOS 70 D comes with new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens compatible with the newly developed Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1. “We are already taking pre orders for…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 12:54 pm

Leo Burnett Worldwide strengthens the ownership of its Sri Lankan operations

Leo Burnett Worldwide, a part of the Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577, CAC40] today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Solutions Group, the leading communications company based in Sri Lanka. As part of the acquisition, Leo Burnett Sri Lanka and Arc Worldwide Sri Lanka will now be fully integrated into Publicis Communications,…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 12:51 pm

Pack your bags; travel the world with American Express’s 12 months 0% interest plan

Just in time for the holiday season, Nations Trust Bank American Express cards once again declared their extended settlement plan programme. Cardmembers can convert any travel related transaction into a 12 month interest free payment plan with their choice of travel agent, tour operator or even on-line. This offers Cardmember travelers an opportunity to splurge…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 10:55 am

Anchor named one of Sri Lanka’s best brands

Anchor has been voted by Sri Lankans as the Hot Beverage Brand of the Year and joint winner of the Youth Choice FMCG Brand of the Year at the SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards 2016. The Awards are held annually by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and Nielsen Sri Lanka, and is the country’s…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 10:50 am

Aavishkaar Frontier Fund and MA’s foods successfully conclude equity investment deal

MA’s Foods, Sri Lanka’s favorite family meal solutions provider, and Aavishkaar Frontier Fund have successfully completed negotiations on an equity infusion of LKR 300 Million in the family owned company by the fund. MA’s, which celebrated its 30th year in existence this year, is pushing ahead with a new phase of growth with this fund…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 10:43 am

SIBA Campus established links with Vietnam Buddhist University

Dr. Upali M. Sedere – Rector SIBA announces the establishment of the link between Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy and The Vietnam Buddhist University in Ho Chiming City in Vietnam. Visit http://giacngo.vn/thoisu/tintuc/2016/04/15/77C291/ for The Vietnam Buddhist News Paper publications. Rector SIBA conveys his special thanks for the Vice Rector of VBU Venerable Thich Tam Duc,…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 10:34 am

Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Golf Championship 2016 for Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy

The match play segment of the tournament commenced where the players showed much excitement given the knock out format. The most junior category the Copper division age group 9 yrs and under saw Shanal Binuksha have a close call against Shenuka Fernando, however going on to win the game 2/1. In the other pairing Pranav…

(0)Comments | April 20, 2016 9:29 am

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