Showcasing hospitality
South Asia’s international hotel supplies and services exhibition, ‘Hotel, Hospitality and Food Sri Lanka 2011’ commenced earlier this week, featuring products and services from all different aspects of the industry. The event, which is Sri Lanka’s premier international hotel supplies expo, will come to a close today
A telegram, what a surprise!
In this age of SMSs and e mails, it was indeed a surprise to receive a telegram from Ampara a few days back. It was delivered home.Leave aside telegrams, even letters are now few and far apart. Hardly anyone writes a letter. It’s only monthly bank statements and junk mail that one gets these days by post. Long telephone chats – that too mostly on a mobile phone – and correspondence via email are the order of the day.
Book bonanza
HSBC partners SRI and Education Dept. to set up libraries in Kudagammana 01 and 03 schools
HSBC in partnership with The School Relief Initiative (SRI) and the Department of Education in Galle recently helped set up fully equipped libraries in Kudagammana 01 and Kudagammana 03 schools located in the Tissamaharama.
World Spice Food Festival kicks off in Colombo
The World Spice Food Festival was inaugurated at a cocktail held at the Mount Lavinia hotel recently with 18 chefs flown down from various parts of the world including Italy, Viet Nam, Egypt, USA, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, Germany, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Spain to work towards development in Sri Lanka according to Sri Lanka Tourism Director General Vipula Wanigasekera.
Prima Sunrise Whole Grain Bread supports the Healthy Life Clinic annual program Diabetes: Awareness and Prevention
Healthy Life Clinic – The Clinic with the ‘edge’ and passion for promoting diabetes awareness is hosting its annual awareness and prevention program on a large scale this year on 12 November from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. at the Galle Face grounds.
Indian F1 track shines despite teething problems
Reuters: Teething problems were evident at India’s new Buddh International circuit as the drivers arrived on Thursday but Formula One’s main man declared himself satisfied.
CMTA launches initiative on road safety awareness
Being mindful of the increasing number of motor vehicle accidents, the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) in association with the City Traffic Police conducted a first in a series of lectures on awareness of ‘Traffic Management and Road Safety’ for its members.
Find your new best friend!
Puppy Love 2- Pet Adoption drive kicks off tomorrow
For all pet lovers in and around Colombo, here’s a chance to take home an adorable critter to love and care for.
Known as TNL Radio Network’s most successful CSR initiative to date, Puppy Love – Pet Adoption Drive is set to spread slobbery puppy love with Colombo tomorrow at the Sathtu Uyana Grounds.
Kaka set to make long-awaited return for Brazil
(Reuters): Kaka has been recalled by Brazil for the first time since last year’s World Cup in South Africa for friendlies against Gabon and Egypt next month.
The right mix
World renowned Red Bull bartenders show off their flair in Sri Lanka
Apparently when they met, it was love at first sight, or so they say while slapping each other on their backs and laughing hysterically.
Kiko Serafino and Tom Dyer, the Red Bull duo, create magic with liquid, juggles glasses like pros and deliver drinks bound to make you sit up with wonder.
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