Sri Lanka News

Colombo, April 12, 2010 JKCS Sri Lanka’s only airline software company, has now successfully ventured into the hospitality industry with its latest product: Zhara Hospitality Suite (Zhara HS)

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.

Chinese Dragon Café known as Sri Lankas’ favorite family restaurant launched its official website with an online ordering system. This complete eCommerce website was designed and developed by top ranking web and software solutions company Pyxle.

Jetwing made history when he was ceremoniously inducted as Chairman of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the first Sri Lankan to be appointed to this position.

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

ExpoAir launched Expo Pavilion, a colonial style lodge for travelers looking for accommodation in the war-free zone of Jaffna, north of Sri Lanka. Conveniently located on the A9 route Expo Pavilion is a tastefully decorated budget friendly place.

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

A hassle-free way of securing an accommodation in Dambulla is made possible now that Kassapa Lions Rock has provided guests with a new reservation service on its website, www.kassapalionsrock.com.

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.

Based in Sri Lanka Pyxle Pvt. Ltd developed the first Sri Lankan nano-based information portal for Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology Pvt. Ltd -SLINTEC. The solution is a CMS website built on Web 2.0 technologies and a state-of-the-art web design.

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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.

Leo District 306 A2 successfully completes another Leo camp

As a carrier-grade SDP, mChoiceTM SDP enables M1 to deploy new services faster, easier and more cost effectively.

80" Virtual Video Glasses Eye-wear This device can be connected to any multi-media devices which support AV output as a monitor to: 1.Watch movies connect with Ipod video, MP4,PMP, Portable DVD,Car DVD player,HDD media player

V902 iPhone Style Phone with Slide QWERTY Keypad WiFi TV JAVA Games AT&T Mobile

Pinphone 3Gs 4GB Compass Quadband WIFI, MSN, Email, 2.0M camera, 3.5'' HVGA Capacitive TOUCH screen

hSenid Mobile announces the launch of Open Source App Store and Community VAS platform

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.