Avani Bentota Resort and Spa has reaffirmed its penchant for trendsetting in hospitality with its comprehensive and multi-facetted new IP TV system. The first Sri Lankan hotel to introduce this feature to its service offering, Avani Bentota has always been known for its capacity to provide for its guests a holiday experience which is not ...

At an event held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel amidst an eminent gathering of celebrities, guests, clients, foreign delegates and media, Quantum Fitness recently launched NordicTrack and PRO-FORM, the latest addition to their renowned range of fitness products and introduced Anarkalli Aakarssha the celebrity Sri Lankan film and tele drama actress, beauty queen, model cum ...

In keeping with its commitment to offer enhanced customer care and a superior interactive brand experience, Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the national telecommunications provider, unveiled its new teleshop at a heritage building in Colombo Fort. The one-of-a-kind teleshop was ceremonially inaugurated by Greg Young, CEO of SLT, on 28 August 2012. The opening of this ...

By Shanuka Tissera Hero MotoCorp Ltd, previously known as Hero Honda Ltd yesterday announced its plans for a bright future in Sri Lanka partnering Abans Group to market a choice of 14 models of two-wheelers. Being the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer along with the launch of its range of two-wheelers in Sri Lanka, makes this ...

By Devin Jayasundera In the run up to the ICC world Twenty20 the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Foundation of Goodness (spearheaded by Muttiah Muralidaran and Kushil Gunasekera) partnered in launching the ‘Murali Harmony Cup’ in order to promote Social harmony and unity among the country’s youth. The event is supported by the Mahela ...

Softlogic Information Technologies one of the premier IT companies in Sri Lanka and a pioneering subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings the authorised distributor for Samsung display products, recently honoured top performing partners in the Samsung monitor category at an award ceremony in recognition for outstanding sales performance for the first quarter of FY 2012/2013. Tech Information ...

By Cheranka Mendis Some 45 foreigners from 20 nationalities will be traversing the island in three-wheelers starting 31 August taking part in the 12 day Lanka Challenge organised by Large Minority for the fourth consecutive year. An innovative promotion model for Sri Lanka through adventure tourism, Lanka Challenge will take the participants to Jaffna for ...

Freesh TV will bring a brand new television experience to their viewers by introducing the Web TV concept to Sri Lanka, Freesh TV President Suranga Katugampola said in an exclusive interview with Ceylon FT.

By Cassandra Mascarenhas A groundbreaking initiative to encourage the commercialisation and adoption of nanotechnology across differing sectors, the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka hosted the country’s inaugural nanotechnology conference last week. Aptly themed ‘Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Sri Lanka: From Science to Commercialisation,’ the two- day conference featu...

The second quarterly draw of the Nations Trust Bank Nations Saver Promotion was held recently in the presence of an official from the Western Provincial Council.   The second quarterly draw to pick 294 winners across the branch network was held at the Nations Trust Bank head office at Union Place recently. From left: NTB ...

President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the weekend kicked off the nation’s biggest campaign, Visi Vara Jaya Nada, to build support for the national cricket team at the upcoming ICCT20 World Championship played in Sri Lanka. Visi Vara Jaya Nada is an ambitious campaign that unites the four corners of the island enabling the nation to show ...

Mongoose Adventures, Sri Lanka’s leading adventure sports provider is proud to be the local sponsor for Lanka Challenge 2012, the popular three-wheeler driven escapade for charity. After captivating the world through three sublime editions, this year’s Lanka Challenge will take place from 1 to 11 September. The Lanka Challenge will see intrepid travellers from around the worl...

By Rashika Fazli If your requirements include four fruits in one drink, Minute Maid Mixed Fruit is your reward! Coca Cola Sri Lanka has launched a refreshing new product of Minute Maid, the number one juice brand in the world, at the Galadari Hotel, on Wednesday (22) evening. At the Coca-Cola Minute Maid Mixed Fruit ...

The insurance industry in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a growth momentum and has posted a General Insurance growth of 20.85% and Life Insurance growth of 13%. MBSL Insurance has recorded General Insurance growth of 36.4% and Life Insurance growth of 60% well and above the industry level. Therefore, MBSL has decided to reward the ...

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) PEO TV, which gives access to television channels and a library of videos through SLT telephone line, now boasts of a customer base close to 60,000 subscribers.

Branded commemorative London 2012 Olympics tumblers and wrist bands available on purchase of McDonald’s large meal Consumer can avail the offer at all McDonald’s outlets across the country Coca-Cola and McDonald’s are official sponsors of the London 2012 Olympic Games Coca-Cola and McDonald’s have been long term sponsors of the Olympic Games and are official ...

The rollout of broadband in Sri Lanka was pioneered by the country’s national telecommunications provider, Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), which counts over 300,000customers in the country for its fixed broadband service. Also the company played a crucial and significant role as the infrastructure facilitator for the country’s mobile broadband boost. Over the years, SLT has ...

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo leads the way in sustainable tourism with a record three consecutive year Green Globe certification.  The nationally and internationally awarded five star hotel is the only Sri Lankan hotel to be certified by the premier international sustainability body for a third year. Green Globe is the global travel and tourism industries’ certification ...

American Express is offering six card members a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy SIII each and two card members a chance to win Rs. 25,000 in cash. To be part of this exciting promotion, simply shop with your American Express Card for Rs. 2,500 at any Keells Super or Super K outlet from 21 ...

The ‘Yes-Man’ Parasite, a.k.a. HMV The dictionary definition of a ‘pun’: ‘the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or words that have different meanings but sound the same’. The second word of the headline of today’s column is not exactly a pun, but somewhat akin to one, as ...

The support from the bastion of the game, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and world famous Brian Lara propelled the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League T20 tournament to the global stage on Saturday. Kicked off via an international style show of dance and culture of seven provinces at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, the SLPL celebrated its ...

Becomes first international brand outside of ColomboBy Shanuka Tissera With the partnership of SINO Lanka Hotels Holdings (Pvt) Limited, Kandy Hotels Co. PLC and with ONYX Hospitality Group, construction is underway on Hotel OZO in Kandy. The ONYX Group is the largest civil engineering company in South East Asia with turnover of over $2 billion ...