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John Keells presents Soft Skills workshops at the University of Moratuwa

“From this programme I was able to understand the gap between local graduates and the industry. I was also able to get a good idea about what the private sector needs and what [kind of] person they look for,” said T.H.K. Nawarathna, a Final Year student of the University of Moratuwa and participant at “The Final Step” – Soft Skills Workshops - a five-day series of soft skills workshops, conducted by John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University from 8-12 February, 2010 at the University of Moratuwa.

'FH Studio Collection' to Czech Republic after success at Colombo Fashion Week

Sri Lanka’s “FH Studio Collection’ has clinched markets in the Czech Republic following its success at the recent “Colombo Fashion Week 2010”....
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Gas prices to remain same until elections are over

Gas prices will remain unchanged for the next two months, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said. ...
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Sri Lanka clothing industry – ‘We will have ethics but no business’

Sri Lanka’s clothing industry has been admired for improving working conditions but it is now in crisis. Not through its own fault, but because of the Sri Lankan government’s alleged war crimes against ethnic minorities. ...
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Gas price revision on Monday

The price of domestic gas is to be revised tomorrow night following discussions with the local gas companies, Consumer affairs Minister Bandula Gunawardena said....
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Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban on Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabia has lifted its travel ban on Sri Lanka which has been in place since 2008, allowing its citizens to visit the country. ...
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DHL Express appoints new Country Manager in Sri Lanka

DHL, the world’s leading express company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Patel as Country Manager for DHL Keells (Pvt.) Ltd. – the market leading express services JV between DHL Express and John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka. Prior to his current position, Mr. Patel was the Head of Business Development & Alliances for Non-Metro Markets at DHL Express, India....
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Lanka to import essential drugs from India

COLOMBO: Facing a shortage of “essential drugs” in its hospitals, Sri Lanka will import the medicines from India within 10 days. Measures will be taken to overcome the shortage of essential drugs in the country’s hospitals, said Mr Nihal Jayatillake, Act ing Secretary to the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition....
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Exchange control case against Ravi Karunanayake allowed

The Colombo high court has granted leave to proceed with a petition filed against a group including former UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake under the Exchange Control Act....
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Oman Air to commemmorate Colombo service

Oman Air will be commemorating its flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on Friday, February 26. ...
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Deal between Sri Lankan, Kerala banks on Tuesday

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala-based South Indian Bank (SIB) will Tuesday ink an agreement with Hatton National Bank (HNB), the largest private sector bank in Sri Lanka, to enable the exchange of expertise and services between the two financial institutions, an SIB official said here Sunday.

Lanka's poultry industry in crisis

Sri Lanka's poultry industry has been hit by a double whammy due to high feed costs and price controls on processed chicken.

Fitch Affirms Rating on Singer (Sri Lanka) Notes Following Increase in Issue Amount

Fitch Ratings-Colombo/Mumbai/Singapore-19 March 2010: Fitch Ratings Lanka has today affirmed the 'A-(lka)' National Long-term debt rating on Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC's (Singer) proposed notes following an increase in the issue amount to LKR1,000m from LKR600m. Simultaneously the agency has affirmed the ratings on Singer's outstanding senior unsecured notes at 'A-(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.

Toymakers Pvt Ltd, a BOI enterprise will manufacture educational toys in the Puttalam District

A new BOI enterprise Toymakers Pvt Ltd, formally opened a factory at Unawaliwatta, in Madurankuliya, Puttalam. This project comes under the BOI’s 300 Enterprises Programme, a special scheme of the Board that awards additional incentives to those investors who take the bold step of starting projects in any one of the 300 divisional secretariats outside the Western Province.

Hunt for Sicille continues

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) says it is still investigating the whereabouts of Sicille Kotalawala, wife of businessman Lalith Kotalawala, who is wanted over a fraud case.

SriLankan Airlines to be sold again?

The SriLankan Airlines is faced with a severe financial crisis and is reportedly unable to pay even the salary increments of the workers. The 10% salary increment that was agreed upon in the agreement between the management and workers is yet to be granted.

Sri Lankan industry introduces “Green Factories

In today’s world the consumer will increasingly decide to purchase goods, which are manufactured in an ethical manner and not the result of unethical or exploitative processes of production. Hence, many consumers will be socially aware that currently the environment faces many threats and will insist that the goods they purchase are produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It is also correct to say that in many western countries there is a conscious policy to introduce an eco friendly lifestyle.

Indian Education Expo’ on 27 & 28 March in Colombo

‘Indian Education Expo’, a massive endeavour to promote Indian education to Sri Lankan students will be held on 27 and 28 March 2010 at the Sri Lankan Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). This fair is jointly organised by The Times of India – India’s largest circulated English Daily, and Introductions Trade Shows, a leading exhibitions organiser since 1983.

Fitch Affirms Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence's Senior Unsecured Notes at 'AA(lka)'

Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence PLC's (ASP) senior unsecured notes at National Long-term 'AA(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.

Kingfisher to launch seven international routes

India’s second largest private carrier Kingfisher Airlines will launch seven international routes this summer, which include a daily non-stop flight between New Delhi and London starting March 28 and one between New Delhi and Hong Kong beginning April 7.
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