Kumar Sangakkara, legendary cricketer, professional and inspirational personality, will share his lessons on leadership with individuals and corporates in a unique online self-improvement course to be launched by Guru.lk, the country’s leading edutainment website. Using situations and anecdotes from a 15 year career that took him to the pinnacle of world cricket, Mr Sangakkara –…
The BMICH, one of Colombo’s iconic landmarks recently achieved global status for quality and innovation. The venue stands tall as the perfect solution for a multi-venue setting with a wide range of conference and banqueting spaces which are both flexible and exquisite. Keen to change the perceived mindset that this unique and prestige venue is…
At The Sandwich Factory’s all new premises in Colpetty the retro themed interiors, music and the friendly staff all make for a unique dining experience. More importantly, of course, the delicious American style comfort food with a Lankan twist is bound to make your day. For almost a decade, founder Hisham Cader’s vision for an…
~ Launch of real-time intelligent fraud management solutions and automatic billing updates help issuers in Asia Pacific ensure cardholders stay secured & hassle-free Singapore – MasterCard announced the launch of two new services that raise the bar on consumer experience and everyday peace of mind for cardholders across Asia Pacific: MasterCard IQ series, pioneering…
“Disrupt or be disrupted” was the key message delivered by Harsha Purasinghe at an exclusive Microimage HCM event, held last week. He urged his audience of industry CEOs and HR Managers to face challenges that are changing the way businesses must operate, stressing upon Human Resources across industries, to change their processes to keep up…
Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based Islamic financial services provider, recently concluded its inaugural Staff Awards Ceremony at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre. Held under the theme ‘Rewarding Excellence’, Amãna Bank Awards 2015 recognized the high performing individuals and branches during the aforementioned period. The event was held under the patronage of the…
Employees of the Brandix Group, Sri Lanka’s single largest apparel exporter, donated 3,448 units of blood in 2015, earning the appreciation of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NTBS), which recently presented the Group with a special plaque for being the largest corporate blood donor in the country. This is the sixth consecutive year that Brandix…
Galle has received its own Arpico Supercentre following the recent opening of the retail giant’s latest hypermarket in the heritage-rich southern port city. The 19th Arpico hypermarket in Sri Lanka overall and the second Arpico Supercentre in the Southern Province, the spacious new retail location at 181, Matara Road, Galle, is also the second Arpico…
A tournament dedicated to late Rukmini Kodagoda Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Golf Championship for the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy is once again set to be held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club from 18 to 21 April 2016. Inaugurated in 2014, this annual tournament will be sponsored by Perera & Sons Bakers Ltd the family…
Venture Engine, a platform already widely recognised for empowering Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, is keen to attract high growth potential companies, both start-ups and firms looking to expand, which also have a social impact. As such, in 2016, Venture Engine has added a new award, sponsored by Aavishkaar and the German government-owned KfW development bank, to…
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