The popular messaging platform marks its 10-year anniversary by shining the spotlight in a 14-episode mini docu series about its users, from Sri Lanka to Ukraine to Nepal, who used Viber to literally change the course of their lives Rakuten Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, announces the launch […]

Internet pioneer and Silicon Valley insider Gigi Wang will have the full attention of decision makers, policy makers, technology professionals, university professors and students, bankers, entrepreneurs and women in business when she addresses an all day seminar on ‘Lessons from the Silicon Valley for Sri Lankan organisations – Success Drivers, Investment, Business and Venture Capital ...

By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in June rose 21.6% from a year earlier, welcoming 65,245 tourists, whilst first half performance has lost momentum in comparison to corresponding period of last year. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed arrivals in the first half at 452,867, up 18.7% from first six ...

By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose 9% to 69,591 in April from a year earlier, continuing the growth momentum established in 2010. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority yesterday showed arrivals topping 330,116 during the first four months of the year, an 18.3% increase from the period a year ago. ...

“Will Destroy The Industry” Dilmah Boss By Dinouk Colombage Sri Lanka’s globally recognised tea industry has been hit by a major controversy with the industry divided over a proposal by the Tea Exporters Association to import cheap tea for blending with local tea. Merrill Fernando, former chairman of the Tea Council of Sri Lanka and ...

Iconic Korean car brand KIA has come forward to support schools rugby in Sri Lanka, as Sole Team Sponsor of the Royal College 1st XV Rugby Team in 2012. The sponsorship gives KIA branding rights for the rugby jerseys of the senior rugby players of Royal College in all interschool games and tournaments of the ...

Apr 17, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow, Russia has published a Catalogue of Tourism in Sri Lanka in Russian language to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist destination in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries including Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan .

BANGKOK (IRIN): Even though public health experts recognise how deadly asbestos can be, its use is on the rise in the construction industry throughout Asia, according to the US Geological Survey. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates some 107,000 workers die annually from asbestos-related diseases, out of 125 million people who encounter it in the ...

More Indian firms are eyeing to enter Sri Lanka to explore oil, says a media report. According to the report, India’s state run ONGC and IOC are making attempts to enter exploration activities in the Island. Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Susil Premjayantha has said that representatives of the two Indian firms have visited Sri Lanka to ...

Sri Lanka will be holding two fresh bilateral trade sessions today in Hyderabad – one with India and the other with the United Arab Emirates. The talks will be held at Andra Pradesh Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Hyderabad. Minister of Industry and Commerce Bathiudeen is currently in Hyderabad as a member of the Sri ...

Sri Lanka is to establish a Resident Diplomatic Mission in the Ukraine, the government said in its official website here Monday. This decision was made following the approval of a...

Sri Lanka is to esta-blish a Resident Diplomatic Mission in Ukraine, following the approval of a proposal made by Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris to the Cabinet. The Government of Ukraine, on a reciprocal basis, will establish a Resident Mission in Colombo. Direct flights have also commenced between the two countries.   Ukraine ...

Jan 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka cabinet in its first meeting in the new year has granted approval to establish a resident diplomatic mission in Ukraine.

Flexiprint – Sri Lanka’s premier printing company – exclusively catering to the printing needs in the tea bag industry for tea bag tags and envelopes and tag pyramid mesh, won a prestigious award in the printing sector at the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards held at Hilton Colombo. The NBEA is organised annually by ...

By Ranee Mohamed The matron of Prem Nivasa, a children’s home in Moratuwa which is embroiled in a controversy over the alleged sale of children was arrested Friday night (Nov 25) by a team of police officials.  The matron, a missionary of Indian origin was produced before a Magistrate and was later remanded. Police on ...

Fitch Ratings says in a newly published special report that credit growth in emerging markets (EMs) is likely to slow in 2012 due to the weaker global economic outlook, policy moves by EM authorities to prevent overheating and base effects. Banking systems in most EMs which experienced rapid credit growth in 2010-H111 remain sound. However, ...

By: Prasanna C. Rodrigo Sri Lanka says several countries including Russia, India, Ukraine and Vietnam have expressed their interest to enter oil exploration activities in the Gulf of Mannar basin. Saliya wickramasuriya, the Head of the country’s Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat when inquired by news360.lk said “Yes, several countries have expressed interest in collaborating, including ...

Direct flights between Sri Lanka and Ukraine begin from tomorrow. Accordingly, the first Ukrainian flight will arrive in the Katunayake international airport at dawn tomorrow.

Regular direct flights began the Ukrainian capital Kiev and Sri Lanka’s Colombo has begun. Ukraine’s Aerosvit started the non-stop flights yesterday (Oct. 22) from its base Borispol Airport. The first flight, after a nine hour journey, is due to reach Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake Colombo today.

Three Ukrainians, injured in a clash at a hotel in Unawatuna, have fled the hospital where they had been receiving treatment. Five Ukraine nationals and a Sri Lanka were remanded in connection with the incident for two days by the Galle magistrate yesterday (Oct. 22). A Ukranian has been arrested over the incident. The foreigners and people of Unawatuna were involved in a clash at a hote...

By Cheranka Mendis Hayleys Group on friday introduced the latest airline to enter the Sri Lankan skies, Ukrainian airline AeroSvit, which has been brought into Sri Lanka on an investment of US$ 65,000 (approximately Rs. 7. 16 million). The airline, acknowledged as the largest in Ukraine, will operate on a point-to-point non-stop basis to Colombo ...

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The Mlesna Tea Centre at Majestic City was re-launched with a sophisticated and stylish new look recently. The Tea Centre now carries a wider range of premium quality tea for the benefit of tea lovers and connoisseurs of Sri Lanka as well as for overseas visitors. The much sought after Mlesna Tea Centre at Majestic ...

By Cheranka Mendis WSO2Con 2011, the much looked forward to, user conference for technology enthusiasts kicked off yesterday at the Water’s Edge, promising three days tech-savvy interaction to more than 250 participants from all over the world. With over 40 sessions planned out with speakers from 10 countries alongside local speakers and participants, the conference ...