IDB selected as Sri Lanka model to promote productivity in public sector organisations
Asia Productivity Organisation (APO) has called for proposals for 2011 to identify public sector institute to implement productivity demonstration consultancy project, the Industrial Development Board Chairman Udayasiri Kariyawasam said yesterday.
Mohan new SLRC Chairman
Veteran journalist Mohan Samaranayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation with effect from yesterday.
The appointment letter in this respect was handed over to Samaranayake by the Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella.
Baur Asia expands activities in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Switzerland
The management of Baur Asia Pte. Ltd. announced yesterday that three very senior personalities have joined the organisation as vice presidents responsible for business development.
Anton Thevapalan based in Colombo/Sri Lanka has long years of experience in the corporate sector and tourism and with the growing importance of tourism and hotel management he brings a wide knowledge into our organisation.
AVIVA NDB creates history with Sri Lanka’s highest number of MDRT qualifiers
A record-breaking number of 71 insurance sales professionals from AVIVA NDB have met the stringent criteria qualifying them to attend the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Conference in Atlanta, USA this year. This is a rare achievement in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry. MDRT is the highest ranking international recognition a Life insurance and pensions adviser can achieve.
Allianz Lanka expands footprint to Jaffna
Allianz Lanka recently opened a fully operational branch in Jaffna, at no. 100, Manipay Road, in the heart of the city.
Allianz in Jaffna provides the people with world class Life and General insurance solutions befitting its international reputation. The company’s Jaffna branch is headed by Branch Managers Murugiah Mahendraraj and Kunam Sri Ram.
England seize dramatic win over Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – England seized one of the most remarkable victories in test history on Monday when they beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in a match which appeared doomed to end in a frustrating draw.
After 130 overs had been lost to rain in the first test of a three-match series, England bowled the tourists out for just 82 in a fraction over two hours in their second innings.
Luke Donald wins PGA, becomes world No.1
Luke Donald claimed the world No.1 ranking as well as the European PGA Championship title in a dramatic play-off against fellow Englishman Lee Westwood on Sunday.
Tied in the lead at six-under par, the pair replayed the par 5 18th at Wentworth where Westwood put his approach shot into the water.
Nadal, Li and Djokovic advance in different ways
Reuters) – Rafa Nadal and Li Na had decent workouts before sealing spots in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday but winning machine Novak Djokovic did not need to hit a ball to fast-forward into the last four.
As the first rain spots of the tournament began to drip on fans zig-zagging their way among the Roland Garros boutiques and snack stalls, champion Nadal was criss-crossing centre court in his usual all-action style to beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 6-3 6-3.
Warne set to be immortalised in bronze statue
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Sydney, May 30 (IANS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne is all set to be immortalised in bronze at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Gayle snubbed by Windies for T20, first two ODIs against India
St John’s, May 30 (AFP): Former skipper Chris Gayle has been left out of the West Indies squad to face India in the Twenty 20 clash and two opening one-dayers in a continuing stand-off with selectors.
Gayle remains out of favour with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) after he was dropped for the recent home series against Pakistan, a decision which left him free to play in the entire IPL with Bangalore.
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