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Reducing impact of natural disasters – Cat Excavators supplied by UTE provide the solution

United Tractor & Equipment (Pvt) Ltd (UTE) recently delivered eight Hydraulic Excavators of the Cat 312D2 Series for Climate Resilience Improve Project of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management. The official handing over ceremony of the machines to the Ministry took place at the UTE Head Office. The Hon. Vijith Vijithamuni Soyza,…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2015 5:02 pm

A gastronomic appreciation of France at the Galle Face Hotel

To leverage its reputation as Colombo’s Grande Dame and transform the city’s dining and entertainment scene, distinctive concepts and renowned food offerings turn the hotel’s dining outlets into destinations in their own right. With strong emphasis on retaining the authenticity and heritage of the cuisine type, the main focus of dining at the Galle Face…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2015 4:31 pm

Weightlifter Ransilu brings home the Gold

Former national weightlifting champion Ransilu Jayatillake made Sri Lanka proud by winning Gold in the 120 kilogrammes class body weight category at the Singapore Open Power Lifting Championships held in Singapore recently. Ransilu made a total lift of 685kg consisting of 305.5kg Dead Lift. This goes on record as being the highest ever lift by…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2015 4:16 pm

Closeup unveils Sri Lanka’s first ever co-created dance video

Closeup, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 gel toothpaste[1], marked a historic milestone with the launch of the country’s first ever co-created dance video on 13th December. Closeup sparked the imagination of the youth of Sri Lanka and created phenomenal online buzz and conversations. This enthusiasm culminated with 100 couples being chosen from over a 1000 entries…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2015 3:37 pm

“World of Outdoor” Opens Its Flagship Store

Rainco a leading brand for rainwear in South Asia, ‘unfurled’ their latest venture to the public when they launched ‘World of Outdoor’ [WOO], a concept store at No 185, Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 4, showcasing their latest range of outdoor furniture and accessories. The Chief Guest at the opening was Vice President SLIA , Architect Bernard…

(0)Comments | November 25, 2015 4:13 pm

EDULINK’s Inaugural Graduation Produces Accomplished Individuals to Enhance Local Workforce and Education Industry

The inaugural Graduation Ceremony of EDUINK International Campus was recently celebrated, with the 2015 Graduating Class. The graduating students included those receiving graduate and postgraduate degrees from the United Kingdom’s prestigious University of Greenwich, as well as those students who have successfully completed EDULINK’s International Foundation Programme. The University of Greenwich conferred Hons. Degrees in…

(0)Comments | November 25, 2015 3:52 pm

Hemas Hospitals partner Credence Genomics to offer cutting edge genetic diagnostics

Hemas Hospital laboratory services which believe in cutting edge technology and has the largest laboratory network in Sri Lanka, entered into a collaboration with Credence Genomics, the pioneer in genomic research and diagnostics in Sri Lanka. The collaboration allows Hemas hospitals to offer high end molecular biology and genetic tests that have been developed by…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2015 2:00 pm

Emirates introduces new generation in-flight entertainment system

Newly-delivered Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft feature industry’s largest screens and three times the media storage Emirates has introduced a new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system reaffirming its commitment to continual product enhancement. The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage – offering passengers…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2015 1:41 pm

UnionPay offers tips to boost holiday sales

According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Chinese tourists are the fastest growing group with over 164,000 visiting the island in the first nine months of this year, which represents a 73.6% increase. To attract this emerging group of tourists, more and more businesses have started accepting UnionPay as a payment method. With the…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2015 1:16 pm

BBDO Lanka nominated for Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year 2015

* BBDO Lanka nominated for yet another international award BBDO Lanka has been nominated for the coveted Rest of South Asia Creative Agency of the Year 2015 award presented by Campaign Asia-Pacific. This is the second time that BBDO Lanka has entered the competition and been nominated for the award. In 2012, soon after completing…

(0)Comments | November 23, 2015 4:46 pm

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