FT CLICKPDS Global Conference 2012
The PDS Global Conference 2012, hosted by Norlanka Manufacturing Ltd., was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel recently. The after-party and cocktails were held at the poolside on the same day – Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya
Celebrating Vesak
The City of Colombo was lit up with fairy lights, lanterns and pandols as the country celebrated the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha with the annual Vesak festivities that took place in the island. Daily FT photojournalists captured these colorful moments over the last two days
A weekend of Vesak
Preparations for Vesak began days in advance with men, women and children across the island crafting Vesak pandols, flags and stalls to be displayed on main city streets. Also captured on camera was a Jaya Pirith held at the BMICH. The Vesak festival commemorates the birth and enlightenment of Buddha and his attainment of Nirvana and will be celebrated this weekend
South African Freedom Day celebrated
The 18th Freedom Day celebration of South Africa organised by the High Commission of South Africa in Sri Lanka, was held at the Taj Samudra Hotel last week. Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was the chief guest at the function while Government Ministers, MPs, diplomats and friends of South Africa also graced the occasion – Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya
Hutch dials 3G services
From left: Hutchison Telecommunications Indonesia and Sri Lanka President/Director Manjot Singh Mann, Hutchison Telecommunications Group Holdings Director Dennis Lui and Hutch Telecommunications Sri Lanka Chief Operating Officer Anand Prakash
Masses for May Day
May Day celebrations were held yesterday across the island by main political parties. Caught here are scenes from the UPFA rally in Town Halle, UNP and TNA rallies in Jaffna, JVP rallies in Thimbirigasyaya, CWC rally in Ginigathena, the United Trade Union’s rally at Hyde Park and a commemoration ceremony for R. Premadasa.
73rd Pakistani National Day celebrations
A reception organised by theHigh Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka to mark the 73rd Pakistani National Day celebration was held at the Galadari Hotel recently. Government Ministers, members of army forces and business community were participating at the ceremony.
Fast and the Furious get-together
A get-together themed ‘The Fast and the Furious’ organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Air Express Companies (SLAAEC) was held at the GOH recently
Made in Pakistan
A Pakistan products exhibition was held on Thursday the BMICH and will continue until 1 May. The exhibition is organised by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pakistan
Reality construction
The India Investrade 2012 exhibition on reality construction and construction materials is now being held at the BMICH, organised by the ICC and Indian Chamber Commerce. Today is the final day of the exhibition
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