ICASL seminars on Sri Lanka Accounting Standards
In a fresh drive to educate the country on Accounting Standards, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) will commence a series of seminars on Sri Lanka Accounting Standards from 8th February 2011 at the ICASL Auditorium.
Indian Bank’s Jaffna branch to boost Northern Province
By Deepal V. Perera
Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said that the presence of the second international bank in Jaffna would boost the region given the infusion of expertise, which would in turn help the people rebuild their lives.
ICICI Bank to open 500 branches every year: Kochhar
DAVOS: India’s largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank, will add 400-500 branches annually over the next three years and focus on financing infrastructure projects in road and power.
Cinnamon Grand hosts parties for children
Make your child’s birthday wishes come true with a party that appeals to the heart. Cinnamon Grand’s ‘Grand Parties’ for kids offer a combination of awesome themes, fantastic food choices and charming décor to make sure your child’s birthday celebration is truly special.
Exhibition and forum via Jetwing Research Initiative at GLF
“There is a desire deep within the soul which drives man from the seen to the unseen, to philosophy and to the divine” – Khalil Gibran
The world as we know it contains so much more than we can ever learn; however pursuit of that knowledge is what many strive for. The Jetwing Research Initiative was set up to utilise the unique set of skills that the Naturalists of Jetwing have, in order to research, learn, and to finally present and teach others.
English High Tea at the Galadari
Indulge in an exquisitely palatable afternoon tea buffet with plush delicacies and a fine spread of pure Ceylon tea that will lead you through the astounding journey of the age old English tradition…
Longstanding love affair with chocolate at MLH this Valentine season
Chocolate is as big a part of anyone’s life and indeed has the power to captivate like no other food. But its roots run much deeper. It begins to melt, giving your mind and body a wonderful sensation…
Shopaholic’s paradise
Dubai Shopping Festival starts with glamour and discounts
Text and pix by Cheranka Mendis from Dubai
There is no better time to travel to Dubai than in these early months when the some of world’s biggest brands snip off their price tags and enter into a discount price range. Offering choices that are otherwise unimaginable Dubai Shopping Festival is a carnival of fashion, fun and entertainment.
Better understanding of disaster impact on lives needed
Johannesburg (IRIN): In 2010, five of the most devastating disasters, measured in loss of lives, goods and infrastructure, occurred in Asia. Investing in disaster planning could go a long way to keeping the number of casualties down, experts said.
Cost of natural disasters $ 109 b in 2010 – UN
GENEVA (Reuters): Natural disasters caused $109 billion (68 billion pounds) in economic damage last year, three times more than in 2009, with Chile and China bearing most of the cost, the United Nations said Monday.
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