The South Asian Apparel Leadership Forum, conceptualised by SLDF as one of its main highlights of 2011, is to be held on 18 November and will see many key apparel experts and high profile international press gather to provide their insights on topics that are crucial for Sri Lanka’s campaign to lead South Asian apparel ...

Singer Sri Lanka recently announced strong third quarter results that validate its dedication to customer satisfaction. In his review, CEO Asoka Pieris noted that the group’s revenue rose to Rs. 15.47 billion at the end of the first nine months. The revenue represents a growth of 37% over the same period of the previous year ...

Joins as the Pinnacle Sponsor for the second consecutive yearSri Lanka Telecom has come forward as the Pinnacle Sponsor of Sri Lanka’s flagship ICT Expo Infotel for the second consecutive year. Infotel 2011 will be held from 2 to 5 December at the BMICH and is organised by the Federation of Information Technology Industry of ...

Lives by the quote “Live to eat! Life is cooking” Chef Carlos Gomez Melendez is a true Latin American in “every sense” . You will hear him miles away” loud and full life” with a zest to produce the finest culinary pieces that can even impress the greatest dignitaries such as US Presidents Barak Obama ...

‘World Chall-enge’ is a global contest conducted by BBC TV, Newsweek and Shell. During its six-year existence, Sri Lanka has been able to win the top prize not once, but twice. In 2006, it was ‘Maximus,’ a firm making paper out of elephant dung, that won this prestigious award. ‘The Safe Bottle Lamp Project’ that ...

I still remember the thoughts that crossed my mind on the day that Harvard University announced the top 50 candidates for the 2011 Global Leaders in Development forum. The excitement was high, but then again the commitment to me personally in Sri Lanka made it a catch 22 decision. The decision was tougher, given that ...

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU Ravinatha Aryasinha has said  “Belgian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka grew by 114.5 per cent during the first nine months of 2011” and that “Sri Lanka has become one of the most preferred destinations in Asia for Belgian tourists”. The Ambassador added that: “The number of ...

The courage the Government has demonstrated in cancelling the CATIC deal and yet feeling secure, rather than embarrassed by it, must be recognised. It is a responsible step, a prudent decision, which will have enduring benefit both in terms of national policy and FDI strategy. This step will also earn the respect of the indigenous ...

 Azhar’s maiden test century leaves Pakistan 281-4 Sri Lanka toil all day for just four wickets Reuters: Victoria Azarenka did not mince her words when she was quizzed again about her on-court sound effects at the WTA Championships on Wednesday. The Belarussian’s incessant groans after pretty much every ball she strikes irritate crowds and television ...

The Galle Fort first built in 1588 by the Portugese, and extensively renovated by the Dutch from 1649 onwards, has now become an icon of Sri Lanka. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Fort and its inner properties have become synonymous with history and adventure. Perfect for Jetwing Hotels, as they introduce their ...

The Western Warriors rugby team was launched at an event held at Galle face Hotel on the 25 October. They will be participating in the much anticipated Carlton Super Sevens Rugby Tournament to be held from the 29 October to 6 November. The Western Warriors team is owned by Taprobane Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., and is ...

Re-invigourates total concept of banking rewards schemes in Sri Lanka with a truly unique proposition Seylan Bank on Monday re-invigourated the concept of banking rewards schemes in Sri Lanka with the launch of its mega Seylan Thagi Pita Thagi rewards scheme, a one-of-a-kind rewards scheme that offers dual benefits and reward structures. Acclaimed as the ...

Nenasa TV, the satellite based television channel developed to bridge the education gap between urban and rural Sri Lanka is expanding its reach to connect another 1,000 schools into the programme with the aim of making education accessible to all. The new MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to expand Dialog Nenasa TV was signed yesterday between ...

Deutsche Bank yesterday announced that it has successfully implemented a new integration solution for Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest mobile network provider, which enables seamless, secure and direct connectivity between the client and the Bank via the SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (“SAP NetWeaver PI”) technology. In addition to a flexible user interface, the BankR...

The Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) 2011 is conceptualised by the Academy of Design (AOD), Sri Lanka’s leading design campus. AOD organises the festival in close association with industry leaders and the Government. The festival will be held this November at Mount Lavinia Hotel and the event is to take place under the theme of ...

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Indrani Sugathadasa on Saturday used religion to bring some sanity to the capital market, currently marred by allegations of greed and power. Before concluding her speech at the ceremonial opening of the SEC-organised Investment Day 2011 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sugathadasa, quoting Lord Buddha, said: ...

Mission 1 was a record-breaker, mission two promises more; Ranaviru Real Star, one of the most watched reality shows in Sri Lanka highlighting the hidden talents of our armed forces personnel, commenced operations with the highly-anticipated Mission 2. Ranaviru Real Star was developed on a concept given by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is organised ...

 Former captain unbeaten on 161 at close Lanka still trail Pakistan by 16 ABU DHABI (Reuters): Kumar Sangakkara led Sri Lanka’s fightback in the second innings with an unbeaten 161, aided by sloppy Pakistan fielders who dropped a number of catches on day four of the first test in Abu Dhabi. At stumps on the ...

The International President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Professor Alan Waller is making his first official visit to Sri Lanka from 27 to 30 October. This is the first visit of an International President since 2002 when Sri Lanka hosted the International Convention. Professor Waller will be in Sri Lanka at ...

Sri Lankan represents global team of entrepreneursAspirations Edu-cation’s General Manager Deepamala Abeysekera became the only Sri Lankan to represent a group of 30 entrepreneurs in the world from, USA, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa, to read for her postgraduate studies in entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge. Cambridge has acquired an international reputation as an ...

Bollywood cinema’s latest female sensation Ms.Sonakshi Sinha arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday via Sri Lankan Airlines UL 142 at 5.44 a.m. from Mumbai –India for a four- day special promotional assignment in the country. The Bollywood beauty was given a very warm reception on arrival at the BIA, with a traditional welcome dance and greeted ...

Dialog customers now can stop at over 350 Singer Sri Lanka outlets, the Islands largest retailer in home durables to pay mobile, fixed telephone, broadband and DTV (Dialog Television) bill payments giving subscribers a wider reach to settle their dues.    All payments made will be updated online at real time when subscribers make bill ...

Lessons from the life and times of Steve JobsA process of education should equip young people with the values, knowledge and skills required to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Additionally, a good grounding in the fundamentals of math, science and the English language is essential. Nations have to move away from the unquestioning mode ...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its first hotel in Saudi Arabia, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh on 24 October. The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre within 213,500 sq m (52 acres) of landscaped gardens. “This majestic hotel’s prime ...

Asia Wealth Management is forecasting United Motors Lanka Plc (UML) to achieve a net profit of Rs. 1.6 billion in the 2012 financial year up by 79% over the previous year. This assessment along with its attractive pricing is contained in an interim report on UML by Asia Wealth Management. Here are excerpts: Company overview ...

CBL-Ritzbury is partnering with the Central Environment Authority (CEA) to spearhead an awareness campaign on the importance of conserving ‘wetlands’ in Sri Lanka. This is the first time a Sri Lankan company has extended its corporate social responsibility assistance towards this cause. CBL-Ritzbury has always gone beyond its regular business practices and got in social ...

By Cheranka Mendis From the telecommunication to entertainment to sports, finally settling in the kitchen, Wasznie Neaz has shifted around within various industries and has now positioned himself in what he now knows is his best option. He is the master of the much talked of ‘Delicious,’ the new junk food haunt in Colombo. Nestled amongst ...

After successfully delighting consumers with the refreshing taste of Minute Maid Orange and Minute Maid Mango, Coca-Cola Sri Lanka yesterday announced the launch of the new Apple flavour under the Minute Maid brand umbrella. The latest offering from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is a truly refreshing apple juice-based drink and has been developed especially for ...

The Carlton Sports Network (CSN), Sri Lanka’s premiere sports entertainment channel will be exclusively broadcasting all the action as the Lions take on Pakistan in 3 Tests , 5 ODI’s and 1 T20 match, commencing 18th October 2011. Enjoy exclusive access via CSN all throughout the series as it travels from Abu Dhabi to Dubai ...

Text & Pic by : Ruzaik Farook The Past Prefects’ Association of Zahira College, Colombo will organize “Zahira Super 16 Soccer 7’s” for the seventh consecutive year on Saturday, 22nd October 2011 from 8.00 am onwards at Zahira College Grounds, Maradana, Colombo. This is an inter school invitation seven a side football tournament approved by ...