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Sri Lanka’s most exclusive family gathering – Mercedes Benz Pageant
Every year a unique family event takes place in Colombo. This event is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the automotive calendar in Sri Lanka. It is non-other than the Mercedes-Benz Pageant – an event unparalleled to any. The Mercedes-Benz Pageant is an event for Mercedes-Benz cars, their owners and families. This is […]
SL delegation explores biz opportunities in South Africa, Zambia & Rwanda
A nine member Sri Lankan business delegation, led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently visited South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda to explore commercial opportunities in those countries. Representatives from companies such as Jinasena Private Limited, Kelani Cables PLC, Hayleys PLC, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, Union Chemicals Lanka PLC, Jinasena Infotech Private Limited, Macksons Paints Industries […]
Sri Lanka to introduce new laws to prevent violence against women and girls
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government plans to activate a stable legal mechanism towards the creation of a safe environment, free from violence for women and girls in Sri Lanka. The government said a special ministerial sub committee will also be named to ensure the efficient working of such a legal framework. Recently, […]
Aitken Spence Travels achieves landmark 129,000 arrivals
Aitken Spence, Sri Lanka’s largest destination management company, closed the 2015/16 financial year recording the highest tourist volume handled by a single local travel company. Aitken Spence Travels delivered on the daunting task of following up last year’s benchmark of 108,000 pax, with a landmark 129,000 inbound arrivals. The accomplishment is an optimistic upturn for […]
Sri Lanka’s transport reforms lack political will: Kumarage
Apr 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s politicians should lead from the front and drive much needed transport reforms which have evolved through changes in social and economic conditions, a senior official told LBO. “Vehicles gridlocked in Colombo traffic is something we are all familiar with by now. But what are we doing about it?” Amal […]
BOC ATMs dispensed record Rs30bn during Avurudu season
The Bank of Ceylon, Leader in the Sri Lankan Banking Industry has set a bench mark of dispensing a record breaking Rs.30.72 Billion from its ATMs during Avurudu season. The Bank has made every possible arrangement to provide the utmost convenient and easy access to cash for its customers during this festive season. Bank has […]
Sri Lankan delegation in Pakistan to revive Buddhist Gandhara trail
A high level delegation of 40 high ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks as well as eminent Buddhist scholars led by Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Hon. Karu Jayasuriya left for Pakistan last evening for a week-long visit from April 18 to 25, 2016. The delegation comprises senior monks of all Buddhist chapters including Most […]
Clinton, Trump lead in New York primaries
Apr 20, 2016 (LBO) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won New York’s Democratic primary reasserting her position over rival Bernie Sanders in the fight for the presidential nomination. In the Republican contest, Donald Trump defeated Ohio Governor John Kasich and Texas Senator Ted Cruz by a wide margin. Sanders had surged over the past […]
Global Ambassador of Cochlear Brett Lee on a visit to Sri Lanka – promoting hearing wellness
Wickramarachchi Opticians and Hearing Aids. subsidiary of J.M. Wickramarachchi & Co. celebrated its 40th anniversary as well as serving over 400 Cochlear Hearing implant success stories at a gala celebration launched together with Global Ambassador, Australian Cricketer Brett Lee. The celebration was held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo amidst a gathering of over 100 […]
Commercial Bank Dispenses Rs 21.54 billion in first 14 days of April
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon smashed itsrecords for cash dispensed via the Bank’s automated teller machine (ATM) network over a 14 day period this ‘Avurudu’ season, dispensing a jaw-dropping Rs 21.54 billion between 1stand 14thApril. On four of these 14 days, the 625-terminal network dispensed more than Rs 2 billion a day, with the peak […]
600 graduates of SriLankan Aviation College enter the world of aviation
600 young men and women qualified to embark upon rewarding careers in the international air transport industry at the graduation ceremony of the SriLankan Aviation College, one of Asia’s premier aviation academies, on Thursday (31st March) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo. The SriLankan Aviation College is the academy of SriLankan Airlines […]
Lamudi to host real estate exhibition in Sri Lanka
Apr 18, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s online property portal ‘Lamudi’ will host a real estate exhibition in May where developers will showcase upcoming projects. “This two day convention will see visitors exploring projects currently available all over the island,” Lamudi said in a statement. “Real estate is booming in Sri Lanka, and events like […]