Colombo News (Sri Lanka)

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: MTI Corporate Finance, the Finance arm of MTI Consulting, a strategy consultancy, will be conducting a seminar on ‘Strategizing for Islamic Finance’ with MTI’s speaker Xavier Jopart and the Corporate Finance Panelists.

HNB has successfully concluded a consulting study on the emerging market for Cards in Sri Lanka, based on which it has already taken steps to roll-out some innovative strategies that will strengthen HNB’s position as the leader in the PFS Domain.

MTI Consulting, a renowned strategy consultancy, recently conducted a roundtable event introducing Intellectual Capital where businesses benefits through zero or minimal upfront financial commitment. It was held on the 07th of Sept '10 at Taj Samudra

Handmade luxury silk cushion covers beautifully designed and custom made - Comfy Heavens' decorative throw pillows are making waves in interior designs not just because they are gorgeous and affordable but because they also have a story to tell.

Empowering business expansion for corporate customers into the North. Enabling all telecommunications operators to expand their operations bringing new facilities to the North. Capacity to meet all future requirements of the Northern Peninsula

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) delivered the second vessel of a series of four 78 m Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels (MPSV) with a 3200 deadweight capacity for the Greatship Global Offshore Services Pvt Limited of Singapore

Hemas Hospital, Wattala (Sri Lanka) is now equipped to perform cataract surgery using the latest available technique known as 'Micro incision' cataract surgery (MICS).

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) laid the keel for the construction of the second vessel of a series of two 130 Ton Bollard Pull Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels, at the auspicious time of 1035 am on 17th August 2010.

Maridive 520 a supply tug operating in Colombo deployed in a pipe laying project was grounded, during operations. The vessel owned by Maritime & Oil Services “Maridive” SAE, Egypt one of the biggest vessel operators in Egypt.

Serendib Leisure Management Sri Lanka came ahead at the recent Culinary Art 2010 with Club Hotel Dolphin, ranking sixth in the top 10 list. Ranking ahead of several 5 star city hotels, it was the only non-five star property to feature in the top ten.

Colombo Dockyard PLC commenced initial work on the construction of the 100 Passenger Launch for the Road Development Authority, on the 20th of July 2010.

20/07/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Colombo Stock Market reported record gains for the second continuous day for the week today.

16/07/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Colombo Stock Market closed for the week today by registering record gains in both indices during the today's trading session.

Admiral Nirmal Verma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC accompanied by Rear Admiral M. T. D. J. Dharmasiriwardana, Rear Admiral G. M. Goonesekere and Capt. Suraj Berry of the Indian Navy visited Colombo Dockyard on a courtesy call.

Sanko Line, Japan owned Offshore Support Vessel Sanko Angel was allocated emergency drydock space at short notice proving Colombo’s ability serve the demanding needs of her callers.

Leo District 306 A2 successfully concludes it's 5th Annual Leo district 306 A2 at Waters Edge , Battaramulla.

The Big Beat Scene by Royston Ellis written in 1960 and out of print since 1961 has just been re-published by Music Mentor Books

11/06/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Colombo Stock Market closed for the week today by registering record gains in both indices, where All Share Price index was up by massive 65.09 points to close at 4561.33 & the Millanka Price Index was up by 44.79 points

How to do business in Sri Lanka?- Sri Lanka Fiesta 2010 - Sri Lanka Fiesta 2010 - How to do business in Sri Lanka will take place in Dubai Avari Hotel from from July 8-10th 2010.

09/06/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Sri Lanka stock Market was up once again after reporting losses yesterday due to retail profit taking.

The tanker Selandang Permata (45,974 DWT) owned by Aurora tankers / Managed by MSI Ship Management, Singapore, called in for routine drydock repairs during the month of March 2010.

Owned by Sanmar Shipping, Chennai India- Sanmar Serenade a tanker returned back for to fulfil her drydocking requirements during April 2010.

Colombo Dockyard’s repair sector was fully engaged when Komrowski Befrachtungskontor KG, Germany placed MV. Providence for lay-up repairs.

(S.L.S.Picks) -We have selected following companies listed in the Colombo stock exchange which were represented top price gainers list for the past week (01/06/2010 to 04/06/2010)

02/06/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Sri Lanka stock Market was up for the second consecutive day today registering all time record levels in the following areas.

Offshore Support Vessel Bourn Viking called in for routine drydocking and lay-up repairs during April end March 2010. This offshore support vessel is owned by Bourbon Offshore, one of the biggest offshore fleet owners in the world.

SriLance, an online marketplace was launched recently. The site is focused on the Sri Lankan market but buyers & sellers across the globe can transact business on the site. The site promises to be the localized EBay version but with more features

(S.L.S.Picks) -We selected following companies listed in the Colombo stock exchange which were represented top price gainers list for the past week (10/05/2010 to 14/05/2010) to give you a basic idea

07/05/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) – Colombo Stock Market closed almost flat today & the All Share Price index was up by marginal 3.53 points to close at 4223.13 & the Millanka Price Index was down by 4.47 points to close at 4762.37 points.

John Keells Computer Services or JKCS (www.jkcsworld.com), the airline software company, has now successfully ventured into the hospitality industry with its latest product: ZaraHospitality Suite (Zara HS), a 100% Web-based hotel management solution

26/04/2010(S.L.S.Picks) – Sky is the limit for Colombo Stock Exchange. Sri Lanka’s only stock exchange – Colombo Stock Exchange continues its upward momentum on start of a fresh day of trading today.

23/04/2010 (S.L.S.Picks) –The Colombo Stock Market is up 21.7 percent so far this year, making it Asia's best-performing Stock Exchange & it has shot up over 177 percent since it hit a four-year low on Dec. 30, 2008.

Sri lanka stock picks site has been developed to give first hand information with regard to share trading opportunities available for investors who do not like go through lengthy research reports, calculations,

Sri lanka stock picks site has been developed to give first hand information with regard to share trading opportunities available for investors who do not like go through lengthy research reports, calculations

Sri lanka stock picks site has been developed to give first hand information with regard to share trading opportunities available for investors who do not like go through lengthy research reports, calculations,etc

Sri lanka stock picks site has been developed to give first hand information with regard to share trading opportunities available for investors who do not like go through lengthy research reports, calculations,etc

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) delivered the first of a series of four 78 m Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pvt Limited of Singapore on the 14th April 2010.

12/04/2010 – Colombo Stock Exchange reported a further gain today which is being the first day after the end of General Elections held on 08/04/2010 to elect the 14th parliament of Sri Lanka.

08/04/2010 – Colombo Stock Market continues its upward momentum in today’s trading sessions as well. Trading time was limited up to 12 Noon today due to the General Elections.

Jetwing Hotels and Jetwing Travels came together once again to commemorate their Jetwing Earth Day; a celebration of the success of the Jetwing Eternal Earth Project (JEEP), situated in Jetwing Hunas Falls, Kandy.

Genericdoctor.com the leading online provider of discount quality pharmacy, announces the addition of generic drugs to their online pharmacy store.

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Nations Trust Bank opens its 39th Branch in Batticaloa in the land of the singing fish, bringing its unique 365 days banking and extended banking hours concept to this town.

Cardiff Marine Inc. Greece owned Motor Tanker Delos called in with collision damages to her shipside, the tanker suffered damaged while at Chittagong anchorage and the owners decided to place the vessel in Colombo for permanent repairs.

STING Corporate Accountability Index conducted by STING Consultants awards John Keells Hotels PLC a Gold Award.

As the night thickens rhythmic beats of the transcending styles of drumming will resonate.

The Canadian pharmacy is well known around the world for the easy availability of all kinds of generic medicine. Canadian pharmacies online are pharmacies which available over the Internet.

Colombo Dockyard PLC has been successful in securing repeat business from Van Oord, Holland one of the biggest Dredger operators in the world. Currently Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger Volvox Olympia is undergoing lay –up repairs in the yard.

Bourbon Offshore, France one of the biggest Offshore Support Vessel owners globally has been happy with the service package offered to her OSV’s operating in the region.

Colombo Dockyard PLC delivered the first 250 Passenger cum 100 Ton Cargo Vessel built for the Administration of Union Territories of Lakshadweep, India on the 15th of January 2010.