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Chemistry Guru in Sri Lanka for Int. Conference on Bio science 2018
The 3rd International Conference on Bio science and Biotechnology 2018 (Bio Tech 2018) has been organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management that witnessed a participation of in excess of more than 75+ represented by Academicians, Researchers, Corporate Peoples and Policy makers from over 20 countries across the world. The workshop on “Medicinal Plants […]
Lanka Property Web introduces agent verification
LankaPropertyWeb.com, Sri Lanka’s number one property website has introduced an Agent Verification programme for estate agents and brokers. The programme would carry out a rigorous check on participating estate agents and brokers against 20 criteria. If the agent successfully “passes” the test, they would be awarded a “Verified Agent” certificate and would be listed as […]
President Maithripala Sirisena to visit Pakistan tomorrow
At the invitation of the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a three day official visit to Pakistan from 22 to 24 March 2018, to attend the National Day of Pakistan.President Sirisena will hold discussions with his Pakistani counterpart President Hussain, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and following talks, will attend […]
The One, landmark mixed development to cost USD500Mn plus
Ultra luxury, state of the art hospitality, breathtaking surroundings, signature amenities, world class dining experiences, three towers comprising two luxury hotels [ a total of 473 KEYS ], a luxury retail mall, a commercial office complex which will be the last word in Corporate ambience and style, as well as 638 beautifully crafted apartments , […]
Dialog and Ideamart host Sri Lanka’s first ever NB-IoT Hackathon
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, in collaboration with Ideamart, hosted Sri Lanka’s first NB-IoT Hackathon (NB-IoT: Narrowband Internet of Things). The first to launch the technology in South Asia in October 2017, NB-IoT is a narrowband radio technology specially designed to enable seamless connectivity amongst devices using Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) […]
Multi Finance PLC enables sustainable transactions with “Each One Plant One” campaign
With a proud heritage of over 4 decades in business, Multi Finance PLC has been a source of strength to businesses, and entrepreneurs in the urban rural and SME markets, playing a pivotal role in contributing to the growth of the Sri Lankan economy. Governed by the Central Bank and listed in the Colombo […]
SriLankan Airlines relocates FlySmiLes Service Centre
FlySmiLes, the frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines, has relocated its Service Centre, in order to provide an enhanced service to its members in Sri Lanka and around the world. The new FlySmiLes Service Centre is located at Iceland Business Centre No.30, Sri Uththarananda Mawatha, Colombo 03(Colpetty). It is open for business from Monday to […]
Fitch affirms HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance ratings
Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed Sri Lanka-based HNB Assurance PLC’s (HNBA) National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’. Fitch has also affirmed its 100% owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited’s (HNBGI) National IFS Rating and National Long-Term Rating at ‘A(lka)’. The Outlook on the ratings is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS […]
Singapore remains world’s most expensive city in 2018
Mar 15, 2018 (LBO) – The results of this year’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey reveal that Singapore is the most expensive city in the world for the fifth consecutive year.The survey sees Asian hubs like Hong Kong and Sydney compete with European cities such as Paris, Zurich and Oslo at the top of the […]
Sri Lanka up four notches in World happiness ranking
Mar 15, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has moved up to 116 position with a score of 4.471 from 120 in the World Happiness Report 2018. The report ranks 156 countries by their happiness levels, and 117 countries by the happiness of their immigrants. The island was also ranked 43rd in the sub-category of best […]
South Asian University established by SAARC nations, announces admission
New Delhi: The South Asian University, established by the 8 SAARC nations including Sri Lanka, has announced its admission schedule to its Masters and PhD programmes for the ninth batch. The University has simplified the process of application, which can be done entirely online, for applicants from the SAARC region. Applicants will be required to […]
Sri Lanka looks to Japan for assistance in waste management
Mar 15, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena, making an observation tour of modern waste management centre in Japan said he would inquire about such projects in order to solve the garbage disposal problem in Sri Lanka. President Sirisena said that he would also inquire into the possibility of obtaining assistance from Japan for such projects. […]