Today’s Front Page 31-08-2011
Aha Arugam bay!
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka ’s exotic southeast coastline, yesterday opened itself to 96 top world surfers from 19 countries spanning Argentina , Peru , USA across the globe to New Zealand, to compete in SriLankan Airlines Pro Surfing contest held in association with Australasia ’s Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP).
Cement market gets ‘Lucky’!
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) yesterday lifted the ban on the import of Lucky brand of cement following the Pakistan-based manufacturer’s factory getting a certification on quality from a London laboratory.
Growing demand makes Deccan Aviation order new twin engine helicopter
- Minister Yapa and Tourism team fly in Deccan helicopter to inspect arrangements for Pro Surf 2011
In response to growing demand for its services Deccan Aviation Lanka Ltd has placed an order for an additional twin engine helicopter for delivery early next year.
Annual inflation slows to 7 month low in August
(Reuters): Sri Lanka’s annual inflation rate eased to 7.0 percent in August, a seven-month low and below forecasts, due to slowing global prices of commodities such as oil and expanding vegetable supply, officials said on Tuesday.
Janashakthi “most profitable” among all quoted insurance firms
Recording a Profit after Tax of Rs. 280 m for 1H (first half) 2011, Janashakthi Insurance PLC (JIPLC) became the most profitable insurer from among all quoted insurance companies in Sri Lanka.
Harsha breathes fire on SEC over ERI
UNP MP and its chief spokesman for the economy Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday raised concern over Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) alleged leniency over its action against Environmental Resources Investment Plc (ERI).
Gardiner consolidates Hotels Corp holding into one
Sanjeev Gardiner yesterday consolidated his and connected party holdings in Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHOT) into one via an in-house deal.
Shares at one-week high, rupee steady
(Reuters): Sri Lanka’s stock market rose on Tuesday in high volume, helped by institutional buying of Ceylon Hotels Corporation and DFCC bank, while the rupee closed steady.
Samsung unveils 3 smartphones to run on own platform
SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics unveiled three smartphone models that run on its own operating system, as it seeks to expand market share in the low-end segment and diversify its lineups heavily focused on Google's Android software.
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