HAMEEDIA
To celebrate the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, Sri Lankan menswear specialist Hameedia recently launched the very first ‘Andum Mesaya’ Avurudu
TUBERCULOSIS CASES ON THE RISE
More than 15,000 tuberculosis (TB) patients have been recorded in the country in the past year, according to Consultant and Chest Physician of the
FRENCH INVESTORS DEMAND STABILITY
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka Jean-Marin Schuh has called for Sri Lanka to have more investment stability with a quiet and stable legal environment.
TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE BETWEEN ZOOS
The Singapore Zoo – known to have one of the most beautiful settings in the world, where animals roam freely in open and natural habitats
DUTY-FREE PERKS FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
Migrant Sri Lankan workers who have been in foreign employment for at least a year can now enjoy duty-free shopping for nine goods being
JOINT OCEAN SURVEY BY INDIAN AND SL NAVY
The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy will be conducting a joint oceanographic survey off the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka
BUNDLHUB
By signing up on Bundlhub, users are able to buy/sell/swap their way through items of interest. Thanks to Bundlehub’s e-market, de-cluttering your home
MONETARY POLICY
Sri Lanka raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points Friday as inflation spiked and foreign reserves fell, compounding problems caused by slowing economic growth.
COLOMBO JEWELLERY STORES
The eternal beauty of dazzling diamonds, ethereal emeralds, resplendent rubies and sparkling sapphires set against the
D. SAMSON & SONS
Expert shoemakers Clarks launched its third store in Colombo through its sole distributor in Sri Lanka, D. Samson & Sons. The store brings to the city Clarks’
ENHANCING THE TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Ministry of Development Strategies and International
TRUMP AGENDA
Asian investors moved uneasily Friday as they look to a delayed vote on US healthcare reform whose passage is seen as crucial to the future of Donald Trump’s growth-drive agenda
SRILANKAN AIRLINES
SriLankan Airlines has been mindful of the larger role it plays in a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multilingual society, and as such has implemented a dynamic
KOREAN AIR
Korean Air unveiled its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Incheon Airport. Walter Cho, President of Korean Air, was present at a ceremony at the
SMART HOMES: NEW TWIST ON OLD TECH
Remote-controlled homes have been around for decades now. Since 1975, home automation systems have been connected through the house’s wiring system, connecting dishwashers to televisions and bathrooms to kitchens.
LORRY WATER BOWSERS TO SRI LANKA FOR DROUGHT RELIEF
In a special event held at the Presidential Secretariat today, His Excellency Mr. Taranjit Singh
PLC
PLC Matara presented shoes and school stationery to students in the Matara area for the third consecutive year. The programme took place on 7 January
ELEGANT 16
Modern needs of the urban dweller will be perfectly met when Ekroma Realtors, in partnership with Invoke, introduces its latest range in boutique
