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Trade union calls off strike at Sri Lanka’s international airport

The ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) affiliated trade union strike action at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been called off following discussions with the authorities. Operations are to resume shortly. Earlier today (05 November) the trade union members resorted to a strike action claiming that several rounds of talks with the authorities on…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2014 12:58 pm

Flight disruptions at BIA owing to trade union action

The members of the Airport & Aviation Union affiliated to the ruling party at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have resorted to a strike action since this morning claiming that the relevant parties have failed to provide adequate solutions to several shortcomings within the authority. President of the union M.W.B. Muhandiram told Adaderanabiz.lk that they…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2014 11:35 am

Nishaman Karunapala of Melsta Regal appointed as Chairman of LASL

The Leasing Association of Sri Lanka Ltd (LASL) at their recent AGM appointed Nishaman Karunapala as its Chairman and Chaminda Sampath Hettiarachchi of Central Finance Co PLC as the Deputy Chairman. The LASL is the flagship organization of the leasing industry. The Association strives to promote, foster, protect and safeguard the interests of the Leasing…

(0)Comments | November 4, 2014 6:50 pm

Stock Market Review – 04th Nov 2014

Colombo bourse failed to retain the positive momentum gained in last eight trading sessions and both indices closed with negative returns. Benchmark All share price index lost 32.26 points or 0.44% to end at 7,320.89 and 20-script S&P SL 20 index lost 18.44 points or 0.45% to end at 4,086.25. Losses were mainly driven by…

(0)Comments | November 4, 2014 6:42 pm

Seylan Bank PAT surges to Rs 2.2 billion, a 47% growth over last year

Seylan Bank recorded an impressive performance with Profit before Income Tax reaching Rs 3,490 Million for the 9 months ended 30th September 2014.  Profits after Tax reached a record Rs 2,253 Million a 47% increase compared to the Rs 1,536 Million reported in the corresponding 9 month period.  The quarterly PAT figure (Q-3) of Rs….

(0)Comments | November 4, 2014 12:55 pm

Sri Lanka’s Planters’ Association reaffirms commitment to assist residents in landslide prone areas

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon expresses its deep regret over the loss of lives caused by landslides in the Koslanda area last Wednesday (29 October) and reaffirms its steadfast commitment to assist other estate residents living in areas facing the danger of landslides, with the co-operation of the relevant government authorities.  Following a cabinet decision…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2014 7:09 pm

Stock Market Review – 03rd Nov 2014

Colombo stock market started weekly operations on optimistic note where both indices witnessed notable returns. Core index bagged 26.34 index points or 0.36% to end at 7,353.15 while 20-scrip S&P SL index gained 17.31 index points (+0.42%) to close at 4,104.69. Price inclines in counters such as Commercial Bank (closed at LKR 170.00, +2.5%), Hemas…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2014 6:44 pm

Sampath Bank debenture issue

Sampath Bank PLC has decided to issue 60 million debentures with an option to issue a further 10 million debentures in the event of over-subscription at a par value of Rs. 100 each.

(0)Comments | November 3, 2014 6:41 pm

HWIC Asia Fund acquires 15% shares in Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank

HWIC Asia Fund has acquired shares representing 15 percent voting rights of the Nations Trust Bank PLC. HWIC Asia Fund is a multi-class investment company and its objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in securities of Asian companies.

(0)Comments | November 3, 2014 6:25 pm

Sri Lanka’s Millers Brewery goes to Lion

Millers Brewery Limited confirmed that it has concluded transferring its trademark and entire shareholdings to Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC and its subsidiary Pearl Springs (Private) Limited for Rs. 5.15 billion. With the acquisition of the trademarks, Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC has now consolidated the Millers Brewery Limited portfolio of brands into Lions portfolio and will…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2014 11:29 am

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