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As part of its ongoing CSR activities, JAT Holdings at the request of the Hon Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena, donated 1000 and 200 litre plastic containers to be provided to the people of the North Central Province for water storage purposes.

Media Statement Issued by Otara Gunewardene

Thursday, 11 September 2014 16:32

I wish to inform the public that I, along with my family members Ajit Gunewardene and Ruchi Gunewardene, have disposed all of our shares in Odel Plc this morning to the Softlogic Group.

The Hayleys Group Toastmasters Club was launched in December 2010, when employees embarked on a mission to harness the power of effective public speaking for personal and professional advancement, becoming part of the world’s leading communication and leadership-skill building organisation.

SriLankan Airlines’ Frequent Flyers, FlySmiLes members, are valued more with chances to earn points and enjoy discounts on rental cars from Avis.

ATLAS Acquires Nimex

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 08:16

ATLAS, the market leader in school stationery in Sri Lanka recently added the popular Nimex brand to its portfolio. Nimex, a brand synonymous with high quality paper tissue products, is the most recent addition to an increasingly expanding and diversifying portfolio of high quality products associated with ATLAS.

Three technology-driven innovations addressing key challenges in the apparel industry have become the first start-ups to make it to the incubator of Disrupt Unlimited, the Brandix-led start-up seed accelerator.

Brussels Joins the Emirates Network

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 05:21

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, made its inaugural flight to Brussels in Belgium last week. The new daily service will see up to 16,000 Emirates customers travelling on the daily Boeing 777-200LR between Dubai and Brussels each month.

Commercial Bank commissions milestone 600th ATM

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 05:13

The milestone 600th automated teller machine (ATM) of the Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka was ceremonially commissioned by Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dr Rajitha Senaratne and Defence Ministry Secretary Mr Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on Friday 5th September at the new Colombo Gold Centre.

Apple unveils iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Watch

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 03:47

Apple's event is over and matched the number of iPhones from last year – the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus finally brought the long-awaited screen boost, but that's certainly not all there's to them.

The stage is set for the latest edition of FACETS Sri Lanka 2014, the international gem and jewellery exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) for the 24th year. This year’s event will be held from 4th - 7th September at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre.