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In order to uplift Sri Lankan cinema it is vital to match up to international standards and technology plays a key role in this venture. International cinema has reached its peak in the highest of technological standards, and the same experience should be enjoyed by Sri Lankan film viewers as well. As international films are ...
New Delhi : Sports broadcasting major, ESPN STAR Sports on Sunday said it has bagged multi-year broadcast rights for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The first edition of the T20 league will be played in August 2012. No financial details were disclosed. The multi-year deal includes a minimum of ...
Union Assurance (UA) unveiled yet another innovation by introducing a unique pricing formula for their motor insurance Union Motor Star which allows certain categories of vehicles to enjoy an unbeatable price for insurance. Vehicles above the value of Rs. 3 million enjoy this privilege in general, though certain makes and models also have an unbelievably ...
In seeking to build this society, as much as we learn from modern technology, we must also be fully aware of our own traditional knowledge of technology, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said. “Our great irrigation technology, the construction technology seen in our ancient cities, and maritime technology of the past, should motivate you to carry your ...
‘Shakthi’ fundraiser by Emerge Lanka Foundation today ‘Shakthi, a Celebration of Femininity,’ a fundraiser for Emerge Lanka Foundation to spread awareness about sexual assault/abuse through artistic avenues, will be held at Barefoot Café today, 21 July, from 6 to 10 p.m. Emerge Global is dedicated to empowering young women around the world who have ...
Etisalat’s Elite Club Golfers geared up with eager anticipation as the annual Etisalat Golf Classic returns for its 2012 outing. The tournament, teed off on 20 July at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), seeing the active Etisalat Elite club members taking on to the course. The tournament is a staple in Sri Lanka’s golfing ...
Delayed project for Rs. 20 b five-star hotel cum residencies kicks off, 20-year management deal to be finalised with Hyatt, global financiers included; set to be largest hotel and tallest building in town By Uditha Jayasinghe The long-awaited Rs. 20 billion Hyatt management venture recommenced yesterday in what aims to be the Colombo’s biggest hotel ...
DIMO recently organised a grand event to felicitate and acknowledge their local business partners in automotive components, power tools and related businesses for 2011/2012. This event was themed ‘Tribute to our Champions 2012,’ justifying the objective of the entire activity and was held at Jetwing Blue, Negombo. Three key business units took part in this ...
The glamorous interiors of the Maharaja Palace adorned with beautiful golden chandeliers, distinct Moghul art, uniquely traditional Indian décor and its sophisticated Lucknawi flavours, dons it an exceptional Moghul touch. As the latest exclusive Indian restaurant in Colombo opened its magnificent mahogany doors at a three day gala opening held recently, a first taste of ...
NDB Investment Bank Limited (NDBIB) was adjudged the ‘Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka’ recently at the Awards for Excellence 2012 by Euromoney, the world’s premier financial markets magazine. This is a historical achievement for NDBIB as well as the country since it is the first time Euromoney has ever recognised an investment bank in ...
Heads turning attraction! Biggest sporting event in post-war Sri Lanka aims to boost future cricket talent at provinces; leisure and entertainment industry to get a fillip 21-day contest from 10 August involving local and global stars to be promoted as “village, country and the world” coming together as one to celebrate Sri Lanka’s passion MCC ...
Havelock City, the largest condominium development in Sri Lanka, has newly fitted out a luxury penthouse duplex. Located on the 21st level and extending two floors up to level 23, these penthouses are unmatchable in terms of the intriguing play of volume. The luxurious up-market penthouses are complete with spacious living and dining areas, plush ...
Luxury resort records Rs. 1.233b asset baseThe Fortress Resort and Spa announced the successful completion of FY 2011/2012, with stellar financial results in all areas including profits, asset base and shareholder equity. Occupancy rates for the resort in Koggala were high throughout the season as the high-end, colonial architecture-inspired Fortress continues to carve out a ...
Wimbledon is special to me not because I played the tennis circuit during my schooling days but for the insights that I get into life and business in general. The 2012 edition in particular was unique, given that a Brit was in the finals of the men’s singles game, that was happening after 74 years. ...
WHEN the South Asian region formed the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC hopes were high that it would be the first step in integrating the political, economic and social synergies of the region for overall growth and development. Decades later this dream has largely failed but the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and ...
Royal College, ranked among the best schools in the country, celebrates 177 years of education inculcating pride, honour and responsibility. Students of Royal are from varying social backgrounds, ethnicities and religious faith. Since 1835, Royal College has produced outstanding individuals from many walks of life, and they have played a key role in shaping the ...
Red Bull Island Hopping successfully came to a close with the race favourite, Fabio Ingrosso, taking home the first place trophy. The 36 year old Swiss National completed the race in an incredible 40 minutes and 22 seconds and went onto to be crowned champion of Red Bull Island Hopping Coming in exactly one minute ...
Zahira College, one of the leading public Schools in the Island gets its long awaited dream of a Swimming Pool, with its ceremonial opening on Saturday 14th July at 4.00 p.m. Three Special Guests Al Haj Desamanya M.T.A.Furkhan, Chairman Confifi Group, Al Haj M.H.Omar, Founder – Brandix and Manilal Fernando – Chairman, Holcim Lanka Ltd ...
Dialog Television (DTV), Sri Lanka’s leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) Digital Satellite TV service recently announced the introduction of the country’s first HD (High Definition) broadcast, leading Sri Lanka into the era of advance digital media. With enhanced picture quality, vivid colours, sharper images and Dolby digital surround sound; the HD service will enable DTV subscribers to ...
‘The Business of Sports’ is a fortnightly column that appears every other Thursday. This is Feature #22, continuing to seek a greater public engagement in our national sports and a sporting surveillance on what goes on away from the arenas and behind the scenes. Readers are invited to share their views and express their opinion ...
Third batch of students graduate in TangalleThe third batch of 23 students, trained in hotel operations under ‘Jeevana’ Livelihood Development Scheme, promoted by NDB, passed out at a ceremony held in Tangalle on 9 July. MP Namal Rajapaksa was the chief guest at the ceremony. Initiated in September 2010, ‘Jeevana’ Livelihood Development Program endorses NDB’s ...
Poor rainfall throughout Sri Lanka during the past few months has caused a drought unheard of during recent history. Particularly affected Districts are Kurunegala, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla. Farmers complain that their crops are being ruined or are on the verge of being ruined. Some villages complain of the shortage ...
After over two decades, the untouched, charming beaches of Passikudah, in the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, are slowly being rediscovered for their scenic golden sands and calm waters, rich in biodiversity. The bay of Passikudah comprises of a flat, soft sandy bed extending approximately 100 meters into the sea with a shallow fringing coral ...
The top level performances of the sales force of Scan Products Division of CW Mackie PLC – in 2011/12 were recognised at a ceremony held at the Club Palm Bay Hotel Marawila recently. Congratulating the winners, the chief guest at the Awards ceremony CW Mackie Chairman/CEO W.T Ellawala assured that just as much as the ...
The Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary defines ‘reconcile’ as ‘finding an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas that seem to be opposed to each other’. ‘Reconciliation’ is defined as ‘an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again,’ and as ‘the process makes it possible for two different ideas ...
Tie-up with East West Properties to see 200-room, 11-storey Weligama Marriott Resort and Space come up in mid 2014Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with Weligama Hotel Properties Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of East West Properties PLC, to open a hotel in Sri Lanka – the Weligama Marriott Resort & Spa in ...
By Shanuka Tissera Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo last week announced its latest accomplishment as the recipient of the ‘Best Luxury Hotel, Sri Lanka’ award at the Business Destinations 2012 travel awards. The hotel has now entered the ring to do battle with the likes of the Trump Hotel Chicago, Fair Mont Hotel Vancouver and Marina Bay ...
With the intention of adopting the ‘going green’ concept, the Galadari Hotel joined hands with Ceylon Waste Management (Pvt.) Ltd., entering into an ‘Electronics Recycling Agreement’ on 29 June 2012. Ceylon Waste Management is the pioneer in electronic waste recycling, specialising in the business of providing electronic waste recycling and waste handling and under the ...
Heritance Ahungalla, one of Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Group’s deluxe hotels, has employed scores of people and sources supplies from the neighbouring villages as part of the ongoing investment drive to embrace sustainability. More than 65 per cent of the hotel’s staff of 400 have been recruited from the local villages, many of them have ...
West Indies opener Chris Gayle and Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews have been named as the two international icon players for the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) that begins on 10 August. The duo will join five other Sri Lanka players as icons of their respective teams, lend the fledgling league some star power ...