Event Management Association Sri Lanka Make Waves at COREA Congress New Delhi: Landmark Treaty Signed
Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA), the only official body in Sri Lanka with an elite membership of over 50 members, is proud to announce its successful participation in the prestigious Congress of Regional Event Associations (COREA), hosted by the Event & Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) held on the 17th and 18th of April…
A 12-year journey creating sustainable livelihoods in the Northern Province – ILO Knowledge Forum
Findings and Insights generated as a result of the LEED+ Project International Labour Organization (ILO), successfully conducted a two-day knowledge forum, based on its flagship Local Empowerment through Economic Development and Reconciliation (LEED+) project. Implemented in several districts in the Northern Province, the LEED+ project is nearing its closure after two successful phases, the first…
Informatics International appoints Shiraz Lye as CEO
Industry pioneer buoyant about next growth phase, leveraging Enterprise 5.0 to accelerate growth and drive innovation Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, announced the appointment of Shiraz Lye as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic move will bolster IIL’s leadership team, augmenting its capabilities to expedite…
Boutique Agency Network unveils groundbreaking AI tools to enhance the power of the marketing communications industry.
Boutique Agency Network, a renowned leader in data-driven advertising, proudly announces the launch of their groundbreaking AI tools, which marks a significant milestone in the advertising industry. Along with their all-new, cutting-edge AI tool, “The Boutique Alchemist”, the agency aims to establish itself as a pioneer in the industry for AI-powered econometric modeling. The agency…
Huawei seeks shared growth with eco-system partners in digital economy
Huawei Technologies, the Chinese tech giant, stated that it intends to continue exploring opportunities for joint growth and shared success in the digital economy with its Asia-Pacific business partners. The Huawei Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023, hosted by Huawei APAC, began at the Shangri-La Hotel in Shenzhen, China, an emerging tech city and the headquarters…
DIMO Enhances its Digital Presence with an All-New User-Friendly Website
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has recently launched its all-new website, www.dimolanka.com, aimed at enhancing its digital presence and offering its customers and stakeholders a comprehensive and user-friendly experience. The website showcases DIMO’s ten main sectors, which include Agriculture, Building Services, Construction, Digital, Education, Healthcare, Home & Garden, Industrial, Mobility, Power, Energy…
First Capital Holdings PLC delivers Extraordinary Financial Performance, setting a New Benchmark in its Four-Decade Legacy.
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces its impressive financial results, and a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, marking the year ended 31st March 2023 its most successful in its 40-year history. The Group’s financial results exhibit an impressive feat, with a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 2.71Bn,…
ILO Convenes National Policy Symposium in Sri Lanka to Boost a Job Rich Economic Recovery with Investment in Enterprise Development
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Office of the Governor of the Northern Province, and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized a national policy symposium focused on promoting youth entrepreneurship and generating greater private sector investments in Sri Lanka. With a regional and sectoral focus,…
NAITA-HUAWEI ICT Academy Completes Training of 260+ Telecommunication Engineers
NAITA-HUAWEI ICT Academy for Vocational Training successfully trained over 260 individuals in nine sessions by April 2023. This is the number of training youths from August 2021 to April 2023. The active sessions continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. On April 16, 2021, Huawei began collaborating with the National Apprentice and Industrial…
Island Climate Initiative, USAID launch Plastic Innovation Challenge Seeking Innovative Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste
Island Climate Initiative in partnership with the National Innovation Agency, John Keells X and MAS Foundation for Change and the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, is supporting innovators to find creative new solutions to combat plastic waste with a recently launched Plastic Innovation Challenge. Around the world 11…
The International Learning Academy
The first step in meeting your professional aspirations Managing a business in this VUCA world is fast becoming the most demanded with relevance to skills. Whether an entrepreneur, business leader or any other professional, the skills of business management and critical thinking, will give you the strongest of foundations in order to build a trailblazing…
Hayleys Fentons Completes Massive Security Upgrade for Leading Commercial Banks in Record Time
In a drive to provide enhanced protection against security threats in the banking industry, Hayleys Fentons Security and Surveillance Division, a leading provider of security and surveillance solutions in Sri Lanka, has completed a milestone security upgrade project for Sampath Bank and Nations Trust Bank. The project involved the installation of state-of-the-art technology in 260…
Huawei advances Government and Public Digitalization in APAC countries, with partners up to 300
In the recent Huawei Asia Pacific Partners Congress,Simon Zou, Vice President of Huawei EBG Global Public Sector, shed light on Huawei’s expanding partnership network and its role in advancing digital transformation in government, education, and healthcare industries. In the Asia Pacific region, the company’s sales increased by 65% year-on-year. In addition, the proportion of revenue…
Hayleys Agriculture Leads Four Wheel Tractor (4WD) Sales
Hayleys Agriculture recorded the highest number of tractor sales in the month of April 2023 and having the highest number registered with The Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The company dominated the market in April 2023 while obtaining its highest-ever market share. The Company secured a whopping 52% share of total tractor registrations and a…
Huawei Launches Six Partner Alliances at Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023
Huawei kicked off its Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023 in Shenzhen today, bringing together over 1,200 of its partners from more than 10 countries and regions to explore ways to seek new growth and win the future. Huawei also hosted an APAC partners alliance launch ceremony during the event. Asia-Pacific has long been an engine…
International Conference for School Leaders 2023 will be held in June
The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) is an association comprising of 23 premier international schools in the country. The association was established with the multiple objectives of promoting global best practices in education, increasing collaboration between international schools and strengthening goodwill among school communities. TISSL is now recognized as the leading voice of the…
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA partners with Haychem Bangladesh
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA recently partnered up with Haychem Bangladesh Limited (a subsidiary of Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka). IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of veterinary diagnostic products and services. The company is a pioneer and global leader in veterinary diagnostics. As a…
Orion City facilitates the growth of Infomate’s workforce expansion
Orion City IT Park, a commercial and office infrastructure provider, recently welcomed the expansion of Infomate, a company of the John Keells Group with world-class facilities. The company’s expansion is a testament to the unparalleled service provided by Orion City, which is dedicated to supporting the growth of companies such as Infomate. Infomate officials said…
Huawei Recognized as a Customers’ Choice in 2023 Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Primary Storage for Its OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage
With a 100% user recommendation rate and a full score of 5.0 based on 214 reviews, Huawei was recognized a 2023 Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Primary Storage for its OceanStor Dorado all-flash storage. As part of the evaluation process, Huawei OceanStor Dorado all-flash storage was reviewed by…
DIMO honoured with silver trophy at the Presidential Environment Awards
DIMO took home the Silver Trophy in the Vehicle Servicing category at the Presidential Environment Awards 2021-2022, which was held recently. The award was presented to the DIMO Logistics Centre, Weliweriya, for their outstanding contribution towards environmental conservation. DIMO Logistics Centre adopts various conservation practices to minimize its impact on the environment. Utilization of energy…
Hon. Dilum Amunugama appoints Country Representative to Japan
The Ministry of Investment Promotion recently appointed Country Representatives in selected countries. While Country Representatives had been appointed to India, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Maldives, Qatar and Great Britain as of March 1st 2023, Japan became the latest addition. Mr. Sajeev Rajaputhra was appointed as the first Country Representative of Sri Lanka to…
Introducing Binance Sensei: Your AI-powered Web3 Mentor
Binance Sensei is an innovative AI-driven learning tool that is seamlessly integrated with Binance Academy. Binance Sensei leverages the power of artificial intelligence to help users access the wealth of knowledge available on Binance Academy in a more intuitive manner. Binance Sensei is the ultimate destination for free education on Web3, blockchain, and crypto. Designed…
Cleantech awarded with ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental excellence
Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading provider of integrated waste management solutions was recently accredited with the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certification for its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable waste management practices. The Company is engaged in provision of recycling, E waste handling, build environmental maintenance, solid waste, hygiene and sanitation services. This certification demonstrates…
SLRA appoints new President and Executive Council at 6th Annual General Meeting
The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) held its 6th Annual General Meeting at the Colombo on the 25th of April 2023 at Hilton Residencies. The event was attended by members of the SLRA, and Mr. Vish Govindasamy, Chairman Chamber of Commerce and Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings PLC as the Chief Guest. Former President,…
The United Centenary Front, Creating a New Political Culture
Amidst 75 years of political failures and growing public alienation, a new generation of leaders launched the United Centenary Front on Saturday, April 29th, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, offering a direct solution to Sri Lanka’s current crises. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of a four-year journey traversing all 25 districts of our nation,…
GIZ Hosts the Sri Lanka Tourism Resilience Networking and Industry Event
Sri Lanka with its transcendent beaches and beautiful mountain ranges is vastly considered to be one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Tourism contributes a significant % (12.6% in 2018) to Sri Lanka’s GDP, and the businesses across the sector are struggling significant drops in tourist numbers. There has been a <70% drop in the…
Nex-Gen Engineering Studio, a one-stop design and visualisation solutions provider
Sri Lanka’s leader in MEP and construction, Fentons Limited, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC announced the launch of Nex-Gen Engineering Studio, to deliver standardized design and visualisation solutions to clients in the Engineering Sector. Specialising in design and visualization solutions, Nex-Gen Engineering Studio will be the sole provider in offering a standardized suite of Building…
Prime Minds 3.0- Dream | Believe | Achieve
Legacy of Prime Minds makes a triumphant return with Prime Minds 3.0 consisting of intriguing and timely topics that are tailored to target the fresh school leavers and the A/L community in Sri lanka. Following its predecessors, Prime Minds 3.0 is also organized by AIESEC in the University of Peradeniya to provide the ultimate career…
Huawei Announces Switch to MetaERP, Redefining Enterprises’ Core Business Systems
Huawei announced that it has replaced the legacy ERP system with its MetaERP system over which it has full control. Today, Huawei hosted the MetaERP Award Ceremony to recognize the individuals and teams who made critical contributions to this project. The event titled “Heroes Fighting to Cross the Dadu River” was held at the company’s…
Diva Dathata Diriya Empowers Women Entrepreneurs inNorthern Province
The Diva Dathata Diriya training sessions are aimed at empowering women to grow their businesses and services. The aim of the Diva Dathata Diriya training sessions is to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and training opportunities, enabling them to enhance their business growth with self-assurance. Following the success of the initial sessions held…
Protecting Our Little Wonders: Introducing Kidssafe.lk – Sri Lanka’s Ultimate Resource for Online Child Safety
Axiata Digital Labs, the leading provider of innovative software solutions, has announced the launch of a new website aimed at promoting online safety for kids, giving parents a platform to learn and explore the different methods of keeping their children safe. The launch of kidssafe.lk is a significant step forward in the fight against cyberbullying,…
Singer Fashion Academy partners with Lovely Professional University to offer Fashion Design Degree pathway
Singer Fashion Academy has announced its partnership with Lovely Professional University (LPU) of India to offer a degree pathway for its students. The partnership will enable Singer Fashion Academy students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from LPU after completing their two half years fashion design program at Singer Fashion Academy. With more…
April 2023 commences the celebration of ‘Soy Month’ in Sri Lanka: ‘Right To Protein’ invites all to join hands to increase awareness about the benefits of soybeans in improving protein consumption
Celebrating the global annual ‘Soy Month’ to highlight the significance of sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets The dedicated protein education initiative, ‘Right To Protein’, is celebrating ‘Soy Month‘ in April. With the focus on highlighting the role soybeans play in increasing sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets, the initiative is inviting all stakeholders to…
COYLE urges government to foster an enabling environment for entrepreneurship in New Year Message
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) would like to take this opportunity to wish all Sri Lankans here and afar a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Our current stance on the economy of Sri Lanka is one of optimism but tempered with caution. As the nation begins to emerge from the…
‘Shirtworks’ unveils new flagship store in Bambalapitiya, setting a new standard for Men’s Fashion
Shirtworks, The Home of Menswear, is proud to announce the launch of their new and enhanced flagship store, located at No. 415, Galle Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04. This exciting new location is in close proximity to where the store was previously located, making it even more accessible to their valued customers. Mr. M.M.M. Ihsan, Executive…
Axiata Digital Labs and Hithawathi Join Forces to Promote Online Safety and Empower Women and Children Online
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) elevated online safety to new heights by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hithawathi, a project powered by the LK Domain Registry, aimed at improving online safety for women and children in Sri Lanka. The project provides support, counseling, and advice to internet users, particularly minors, teenagers, young girls, and…
M Power Capital appoints new CEO
M Power Capital., one of the leading corporate finance and investment banking firms in the country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakmal Jayarathne as its new CEO with effect from April 2023. Lakmal, a qualified management accountant, is a very competent investment banker with over 20 years of varied and comprehensive experience in…
Huawei to Build a Smart Talent Ecosystem in South Asia
Huawei plans to develop fifty thousand ICT talents in South Asia in the next five years. The strategy will include various programs like building ICT academies, different ICT and startup competitions, online course enrollment, fresh employee recruitment, etc. The announcement has come in an event titled ‘Building a Smart Talent Ecosystem, In South Asia, For…
Reviving the Glory of Traditional Gem Trading: Aaraa & Aati launches Mini Ratnapura Market Auction
3rd April 2023, Colombo Sri Lanka: Luxury brand Aaraa & Aati is bringing back the essence of the ancient trading method with its unique auction event “Mini Ratnapura Market”. The event is set to take place at their flagship store located on the first floor of Crescat Boulevard, and customers can acquire top-quality sapphires and…
2 Years Strong: Fems Aya’s Dedication to Empowering Women and Girls on the Island
Fems Aya, the nationwide initiative of Fems – a leading Hygiene Care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands, is celebrating its second anniversary of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost, high-quality sanitary napkins. The purposeful initiative was first launched on International Women’s Day – March 8th, 2021.…
Axiata Digital Labs appoints Chandi Dharmaratne as Chief People Officer
Chandi Dharmaratne, a globally renowned Human resource professional, was appointed as the Chief People Officer of Axiata Digital Labs for its operations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. Chandi is a HR professional who specialises in transforming organizations through integrating HR into its core business and using technology to deliver best practices in order to…
Huawei Releases 2022 Annual Report:
Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development
Huawei released its 2022 Annual Report today. The company reports steady operations throughout 2022, having generated CNY642.3 billion in revenue and CNY35.6 billion in net profits. Huawei continues to strengthen investment in R&D, with an annual expenditure of CNY161.5 billion in 2022, representing 25.1% of the company’s annual revenue and bringing its total R&D expenditure…
Women Leading through Crisis: SLIM’s Annual Leading Liyo Panel Discussion 2023
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently hosted the annual 2023 panel discussion in celebration of the International Women’s Day at Hilton Colombo Residences, for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s topic for the forum was Women’s Leadership in Crisis, Change and Transformation, and the keynote address was based on Unlocking Women’s Leadership Potential…
FitsAir increases flights to Dubai
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, increases the frequency of its flights to and from Colombo to Dubai to daily. The daily services between the two destinations began on 26th March 2023. The decision to increase the frequency of flights from 4 times a week to daily comes as a response to requests…
SLARDAR Set to Relaunch Sri Lanka Super Series and Develop State-of-the-Art Racing Arena
The Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers & Riders (SLARDAR), the premier Motor Racing Club in Sri Lanka and Asian Motor Racing Club (AMRC), launch the ‘Sri Lanka Super Series 2023’ in partnership with Principal Sponsor Nippon Paints, Official Tyre Partner, Maxxis Tyres and Official Lubricant Partner Mobil. This is the first of such racing…
SLIIT bolsters Tech Innovation in Academics and Elevates Learning Experience in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), recently announced that they have strengthened their technological facilities and capabilities with the help of VMware Horizon to become the first institution in Sri Lanka to introduce virtual learning labs with the help of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). SLIIT has been at the forefront in introducing immersive technology…
APTS demonstrates industry-leading quality with ISO 9001:2015 certification
Asia Pacific Technology Systems (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost IT solutions providers, has announced its recent achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS) that help organizations ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while enhancing customer satisfaction. The…
The Overseas School of Colombo Organises ‘Open Day’ on Saturday the 25th of March
A pristine campus that has stayed true to its motto ‘Unity in Diversity’ in the eons, since its inception in 1957, The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is committed to benchmarks that define and exemplify excellence. The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is truly a hallmark institution of academic finesse, multi-cultural diversity, specializing in progressive…
Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023 හීදී DIMO සිය සුවිශේෂී සන්නාම සහ සේවා ප්රදර්ශනය කරයි.
ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ පෙළේ විවිධාංගීකරණය වූ සමූහ ව්යාපාරයක් වන DIMO, පසුගියදා පැවැත්වුණු Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023 හීදී තම සමාගම විසින් පිරිනමනු ලබන විසඳුම් සහ ලොව හොඳම ඉංජිනේරුමය සන්නාම කිහිපයක් ප්රදර්ශනය කරන ලදී. 2023 මාර්තු 3 වන දින සිට මාර්තු 5 දක්වා යාපනය මුට්ට්රවෙලි ක්රීඩාංගනයේදී මෙම වෙළඳ ප්රදර්ශනය පැවැත්වුණු අතර එහිදී DIMO කලාපයට විශාල නරඹන්නන්…
Spectra Logistics (Pvt) Ltd certified a Great Place to Work
Spectra Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, an end-to-end logistics solutions provider, has been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s best workplaces for the first time by Great Place to Work® Sri Lanka, the authority on high trust, high performance and positive workplace culture based on independent survey. Commenting on this significant milestone, Mr. Thushara Jayasuriya, CEO of…
‘Soul of a City’ photography exhibition showcasing the soul of Kandy
Soul of a City, a photography exhibition and sale showcasing a selection of black and white photographs taken during the COVID pandemic in the city of Kandy by Nadija Weeraratne, will be held on Sunday, 26th March 2023, from 10 am to 6.30pm at the Harrold Peiris Gallery, Lionel Wendt, Colombo 7. Nadija hails from…
Nurturing a safe environment for babies to thrive
The safety and good health of their child is the primary wish of every parent. While there are many external factors beyond one’s control outside the home, they can take many measures to control every aspect within the home. Regardless, every year many serious incidents occur, with children injured in homes – a place where…
DIMO shines at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, participated at the 13th edition of Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023, exhibiting some of the world’s best engineered brands and several other solutions offered by the company. The fair commenced on 3rd March 2023 at Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna, attracting a large number of visitors to the…
Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023 highlights strategies for navigating economic crisis in retail sector
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), the apex body of organised retail in Sri Lanka, recently concluded the annual Sri Lanka Retail Forum under the theme ‘Redefining Retail: Future Proofing the Forward Journey’. The Forum was opened by Mr. Murali Prakash, President of SLRA, who addressed the importance of navigating the challenges faced by the…
Empowering our Community: ADL Heartbeat, the CSR arm of Axiata Digital Labs makes donates essentials to the Social Services Elders Home, Moratuwa
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), the renowned innovative software solutions provider, highlighted its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a valuable donation of dry rations and everyday essentials to the Social Services Elders Home in Moratuwa. This CSR effort was yet another chapter of the ADL Heartbeat initiative, the company’s dedicated CSR arm that demonstrates…
Uga Ulagalla launches its first-ever community-based fencing project helping mitigate human-elephant conflict
Uga Ulagalla, the pristine 58-acre property nestled in Thirappane, Anuradhapura, renowned for its unspoiled cultural allure, has partnered with the Center for Conservation and Research (CCR) to launch its first-ever community-based village fencing project in Pittala Konderama and Karambe. The initiative aims to mitigate human-elephant conflicts (HEC) in the area. The inauguration of the project…
HUTCH offers fixed value mobile packages to help people save and pay other rising bills
HUTCH, the pioneering mobile telecom operator in Sri Lanka, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the people of the country during these trying economic times. The latest initiative focuses on three products, enabling customers to access the most affordable fixed-price options, eliminating the worry of excessive usage and spend. The packages look to…
Heshani Kaumadi, Co-Founder & CEO of InTalent Asia bags HR Business Leader of the Year
Heshani Kaumadi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InTalent Asia, recently took home the ‘HR Business Leader of the Year 2022’ award at the recently held CEO Awards 2022. The CEO Awards is a platform created to recognise top performing leaders and achievers in 12 categories, designed to acknowledge business leaders and executives in Sri…
To Make 6 New Models in India Nissan, Renault to Invest $600 Million
Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) and Renault SA (RENA.PA) stated on Monday they would invest $600 million to make six new models in India, one of three markets in which the two automakers plan to coordinate closely in a remodelled alliance announced last week. The move will help assist the falling market shares for the Japanese…
Softlogic Information Technologies Ltd implements Sri Lanka’s largest secure data centre for digital transformation of Credit information Bureau
Softlogic Information Technologies Ltd. (SITL) has successfully completed its implementation of the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) Score data centre infrastructure. CRIB is the first Credit Information Bureau in the South Asian region. For over three decades, CRIB has been one of the pillars of the sound financial infrastructure of the country and tendered its silent…
Namal Senaratna of APTS wins CEO of the Year Award
Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) was recently awarded “CEO of the Year for Future Technology and Infrastructure” for its CEO, Mr. Namal Senaratna, at the prestigious CEO of the Year Awards 2022, held by CEO Magazine, Sri Lanka. Being one of the most sought-after awards in the Sri Lankan corporate community, this award recognized Mr.…
Singer launches Smartboards for schools and offices
Singer (Sri Lanka), a company renowned for empowering Sri Lankans with cutting-edge technology, recently launched a brand-new range of all-in-one Flat Panel smartboards to help enhance the learning experience for students and office work within organisations. This latest Smartboard can be used as a computer, projector or electronic whiteboard and makes teaching and learning much…
World for Lanka’– a web platform to shore up Sri Lanka’s USD reserves launched
S/h- a direct appeal to global netizens to support Sri Lankan families and children ‘ World for Lanka’- a web platform designed to appeal directly to global netizens to support Sri Lankan people was launched today. It’s a credible, transparent, and verifiable platform which anyone can use worldwide to help Sri Lanka in this period…
FitsAir launches flights to Chennai, India
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, is set to increase international flight offerings with the launch of service to Chennai, India. The new direct flight from Colombo to Chennai is set to commence starting 20th February 2023 and will initially fly three times a week. This will be upgraded to a daily service…
McLarens Lubricants recognizes its best-performing dealers at the Annual Dealer Awards Night
McLarens Lubricants Ltd, a subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate McLarens Group and the authorized distributor for Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka, recently held its annual dealer awards night to reward the best-performing dealers from around 3,000 registered retail partners. Selected island-wide top-performing partners participated in this annual event, which was organized as an award ceremony,…
Winners of 2nd Huawei ICT Competition in Sri Lanka go to USJ and SLIIT
Huawei Sri Lanka together with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Technologies, Board of Investment, ICTA, Dialog Innovation Foundry, AIESEC Sri Lanka, Leo Club of University of Moratuwa, launch the award ceremony for the second Huawei ICT Competition in Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The twenty winners were from eight different universities, and the first prize of each…
hSenidBiz continues investments in growth initiatives in 3Q FY23
hSenid Business Solutions (hBS) reported its results for the period ended 31December 2022, with revenues up 16 percent year-over-year. Topline growth was supported by its core PeoplesHR Cloud offering, followed by Tracking Solutions. The group recorded 51 percent recurring revenues, driven by PeoplesHR Cloud. hBS continued its growth initiatives during the quarter, particular within the…
HUTCH offers relief to all Sri Lankans marking 75th Independence with ‘Katha Nidahasa’
HUTCH, the pioneer mobile telecom operator which completed over 25 years of presence in Sri Lanka has yet again shown that it is with the people of the country by introducing a very special calling package to help people manage in the prevailing tough economic climate. The new package provides unlimited FREE calls within the…
Baby Cheramy’s parental clinics across Galle District, educate parents on baby safety and tips to overcome challenges in early childhood care
Baby Cheramy, the leading and most loved and safe baby care brand in Sri Lanka, successfully completed a series of parental clinic programmes in the Galle District recently, to educate parents on the safety of a baby and tips to overcome challenges during early childhood care. This period is usually uncharted territory for new parents…
Huawei places in CDP’s A-list for its transparency and performance on climate change
Huawei has earned a top rank from CDP for its actions on climate change and transparency of disclosures. The international environmental non-profit organisation placed the company among its Climate change “A List”, the only firm from mainland China to get the accolade. CDP also granted Huawei an “Excellent Environmental Leadership Award”. Huawei adheres to the…
IUCN and Huawei Explore How Technology Helps Repopulate the Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon
The Green In-sites for Nature Conservation event took place in China’s Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, bringing together experts and the media to raise awareness of how technology can safeguard biodiversity, including efforts to repopulate the Hainan gibbon – just 36 of which remain in existence. As the world’s rarest primate and one that is…
Hayleys Fentons ranked amongst the best B2B Brands at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards
Wins Bronze Award – B2B Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Hayleys Fentons recently marked a milestone achievement in the company’s history by winning the Bronze Award in the B2B Brand of the Year Category at the recently-concluded SLIM Brand Excellence Awards. One of the most trusted engineering companies in Sri Lanka,…
Quickee Shines as Online Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence 2022
Quickee, Sri Lanka’s favourite digital marketplace, was awarded Gold in the Online Brand of the Year category at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022 held recently. This win is attributable to the way the brand transformed itself through Covid-19 amidst many challenges faced to offer an unmatched online shopping experience alongside its own delivery fulfillment…
Lexicon Tech partners Acumatica to further enhance ERP offering to customers
Lexicon Tech is a leading IT solutions, consultancy, and systems integrator in Sri Lanka, which has recently partnered with Acumatica; a global technology provider that offers Software as a Service (SaaS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions. This partnership provides Lexicon Tech with the resources to tailor Acumatica ERP to cater to the customers’ requirements within…
Reshaping the Future Workforce Through SDGs”; G17 Summit 2022
On 16th December 2022, the inaugural G17 Summit Sri Lanka and Award Ceremony was held at the Duncan White Auditorium, Ministry of Youth and Sports in Colombo, from 2 pm to 6 pm. The G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17 UAC), a global fellowship program ideated by The Road to Rights (recipient of the United Nations…
EFL 3PL Awarded Gold for the Second Consecutive Year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022
EFL 3PL, the leading 3PL company in Sri Lanka, bagged Gold for the second consecutive year in the B2B Brand of the Year category at the recently held SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding initiatives undertaken by the company amidst all the challenges in these unprecedented times to…
Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) Ltd. discusses importance of Cyber Security & Resilience in Banking and Financial Sector
Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) Ltd. recently held a forum under the theme ‘Build Cyber Security & Resilience together with Oak’. The highlight of the event was a discussion with the distinguished panel which included Mr. Dilan Walgampaya, Cyber Security Consultant, Mr. Deenadayalan Nagaratnam, Cyber Security Consultant, Mr. Janindu de Silva, Vice President, Information Security –…
Asia-Potash International Investment Joins Hands with Huawei to Build Southeast Asia’s First Smart Potash Mine in Laos, Streamlining Underground Communication and Industrial Networks
WeChat video call 300 meters underground, supporting real-time communication in emergencies On December 15, the 4G industrial ring network that can be upgraded to 5G was officially launched in the smart mining area of Asia-Potash International Investment in Khammouane province, 350 km away from Vientiane, Laos’ national capital. A miner made the first WeChat video…
Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town completes a Basic Education and Literacy project in Sevanagala
The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, along with the “Ex HNB Friends” and the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Mid Town, Colombo University Faculty of Management and Finance and Achievers Lanka Business School, recently donated multimedia equipment and furniture required for the English Lab of Somadevi Maha Vidyalaya in Sevanagala. The visiting Rotarians and Rotaractors…
Digibrush, the most Awarded Independent Agency at SLIM DIGIS
Digibrush, a leading independent digital agency in Sri Lanka, established its position in the industry once again at the SLIM DIGIS 2.2 Awards, landing among the most awarded agencies at the event for the second consecutive year. The SLIM DIGIS 2.2, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), recognizes and awards the most…
Boutique Agency Network wins Campaign’s Agency of the Year Award
Boutique Agency Network was recently honored at the prestigious Agency of the Year Awards held by Campaign for 2022. Winning the Bronze Award under the category, ‘South Asia Boutique Agency of the Year’, Boutique Agency Network succeeded in becoming the only Sri Lankan agency to win an award in a South Asian category. This award…
G17 UAC advancing the SDGs on Campus and Beyond welcomes you to their SDG Summit
The G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17UAC), the brainchild of the Sri Lankan youth-led, voluntary organization and the recipient of the United Nations SDG Action Award 2018 “The Road to Rights”, is a global undergraduate programme that engages the youth in making Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality. This undergraduate programme facilitates a platform for youth…
Island Climate Initiative, USAID launch Island Plastic Challenge to help consumer goods companies address plastic waste
In support of the Ministry of Environment’s policy on plastic waste reduction, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) partner, Island Climate Initiative (ICI) under USAID’s global Clean Cities Blue Ocean Program, is calling on innovators around the world to design solutions to help Sri Lanka’s leading consumer goods companies reduce their plastic footprint.…
Empowering women leaders; SLIM successfully concludes 2nd Episode of the Leading Liyo – Leadership Development Programme
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted the certification ceremony of the Leading Liyo programme followed by an Experience Sharing Forum for the aspiring women who successfully completed the Leading Liyo; Leadership Development Programme – Episode 2, an initiative under the UNSDG Goal number 05 – Gender Equality. The event was graced by…
Scybers partners with Netenrich and Google Cloud to deliver next generation Security Operations Center (SOC) services for Banking, Financial Services and High-Tech industries
Scybers, a global cybersecurity consulting and managed services company, today announced a partnership with Netenrich and Google Cloud. The partnership combines the power of Scybers’ global cybersecurity expertise with Netenrich’s Security Intelligence Cloud’s data analytics, machine learning, and automation and Google Cloud’s Chronicle Security Operations Suite’s speed, scale, and threat intelligence to deliver a 24x7x365…
VMware Advances Multi-Cloud Management with VMware Aria
VMware Aria is powered by VMware Aria Graph, a new graph-based data store technology that reduces multi-cloud complexity across any cloud, any app, and for every persona More organizations are delivering applications across public clouds and at the edge, and they’re increasingly using Kubernetes to manage and scale their modernized and cloud-native apps. However, managing…
META and HUTCH partner to help Sri Lankans stay connected with text-only Facebook and Discover
Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, and Hutch have collaborated to allow all Hutch subscribers to access Facebook in ‘text-only’ mode without any data charges thereby enabling them to stay connected even when there is a delay in renewing their FB pack or they are out of balance. A simple tap of an icon…
Cloud Chaos is Slowing Asia Pacific’s Potential to Succeed: VMware Study
Research reveals an acute need to evolve multi-cloud strategies from Cloud First to Cloud Smart as the use of Cloud by organizations across Asia Pacific matures With more control over visibility, costs, security, and the skills needed to support multi-cloud architectures, a strategic approach to cloud could fast-track business growth A new study by Vanson…
Sri Lanka amidst the turmoil, will a Start-up Nation still emerge?
Images of political complication and economic strife are the norm across world media coverage of Sri Lanka this year. After a recent market study visit however by Vikram Bharati, founder of Draper Startup House—having links to Tim Draper, the billionaire investor, known for his bold bets like Hotmail, Tesla, and Coinbase—he is confident the entrepreneurship…
Stretchline partners with XdotO Concepts to unveil Sri Lanka’s first Smart Connected Factory
XdotO Concepts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering industry 4.0 solution provider, and Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of narrow elasticated fabric, have joined forces to unveil Stretchline’s first-ever smart connected factory. The kick-off event for the project, “Towards a Smart Connected Factory”, was hosted by XdotO Concepts at the Movenpick Hotel, Colombo and was attended…
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association urges immediate action to revitalise retail sector
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), the apex body of organised retail in Sri Lanka, has raised growing concern about current standing of the local retail sector. If the retail sector collapses completely, it will greatly affect its larger eco system that depends on retail, penetrating deep into the length and breadth of the country.…
vivo reaffirms its commitment to Sri Lanka, Marks 5 Years in the Country
vivo, a leading global smartphone brand, celebrates its 5th anniversary in Sri Lanka by thanking all its partners, employees, suppliers, distributors, media and consumers for continuously supporting and helping the brand reach new milestones and for making vivo a part of Sri Lanka’s community, especially during the challenging times. vivo began its monumental journey in…
5G+4L autonomous driving make the smart port safer and efficient
At the end of last year, port congestion caused severe disruptions in global supply chains,, and most stores were out of stock during the Black Friday and Christmas, the peak selling season. However, the practice of automation and intelligence innovation from the ports in China is expected to solve this dilemma. On the port’s visitor…
VMware Helps Customers Navigate Multi-Cloud with Innovative New Offerings
VMware unveils new and enhanced portfolio offerings, Cross-Cloud services and significant partner announcements at VMware Explore to deliver a faster and smarter path to cloud for digital businesses VMware recently unveiled innovations, new offerings, services and expanded partnerships that further its commitment to help customers navigate and thrive in today’s multi-cloud world at VMware Explore…
“BLIND WALK 2022” held in Colombo
The Rotary Club of Colombo Midtown, together with the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Midtown, Australian College of Business and Technology, University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance, and Achievers Lanka Business School, organized their annual signature fundraiser project, “BLIND WALK” in Colombo. Themed as ‘Walk for Light, in Sight’, this project is part of…
Sonduru Diriyawanthi Wig Donation National Campaign Celebrates One Year
Sonduru Diriyawanthi celebrated one year of donating and uplifting the lives of women diagnosed with cancer, through the national wig donation program. Kumarika, the leading hair care brand of Hemas Manufacturing together with the Indira Cancer Trust, Lions Clubs of Aluthgama Bentota and Galkissa, Sri Lanka College of Oncologists and the Ministry of Health launched…
Sri Lanka gets ready for an upturn in seasonal arrivals as September tourism earnings fall
Sri Lanka witnessed its earnings from the tourism industry fall in September for the second straight month because of lesser arrivals ahead of a more anticipated season which has got moving from the beginning of October and concludes in January. Based on the data available through September, the tourism industry has ushered in US$ 53.6…
Annual Blind Walk by Rotary Family of Colombo Midtown to be held on 22nd October
BLIND WALK 2022, organized by the Rotary Club of Colombo Midtown and jointly supported by the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Midtown, the Australian College of Business and Technology, the University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance, and Achievers Lanka Business School is scheduled to be held on 22nd October 2022 at the Viharamahadevi Open…
Leading in Cloud Native, Huawei Cloud Unleashes Digital with 10 New Services
HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, themed “Unleash Digital”, kicks off in Dubai today. Industry leaders, experts, partners, and guests from the Middle East and Africa gather to share their thoughts on technological innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and digital transformation. Ken Hu, Rotating Chairman of Huawei, delivered a keynote speech under the conference theme and called for enterprises to…
Huawei and Dronetech Elevate Partnership to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
At the Nussböckgut vineyard, a centuries-old estate in Upper Austria that was first mentioned in a document in 1323, the two companies provided an update on their pioneer project that started last year, and introduced how their 5G and IoT technologies can advance sustainability in agriculture. The two companies also hosted a panel made up…
SOLEX – strengthening the current economy with innovative engineering solutions
Over the past 40 years, the Solex Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd has earned the respect and loyalty of many Sri Lankans as the country’s top water pump manufacturer, selling over half a million pumps during the last decade with a clear market share of over 40%. In a bid to overcome recent economic challenges…
Ocean Lanka recognises 145 long serving staff members at ‘OCL Sewa Abhiman Loyalty Awards 2022
Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd. Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, recently acknowledged the unwavering loyalty of its long serving employees with the ‘OCL Sewa Abhiman 2022’ Loyalty Awards. Dr. Austin Au, Managing Director of Ocean Lanka shared his thoughts: “Ocean Lanka is very fortunate to have employees with many years of dedication and commitment.…
Orient Finance introduces special Orient Minor’s Savings Account on Children’s Day
Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, has introduced the Orient Minor’s Savings Account in celebration of Children’s Day 2022. The account is designed to encourage children to start saving at a young age and guarantees stable returns at maturity to secure the child’s future. The Orient…
Huawei Launches Innovative Solutions to Find the Right Technology for the Right Scenario
On the second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok, Huawei launched a range of innovative infrastructure solutions to drive industry digitalization by finding the right technology for the right scenario. Industry stakeholders gathered together and held discussions around the theme “Innovative Infrastructure to Unleash Digital”, exploring the future directions and opportunities for industry digitalization. They…
Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town organizes special Education Tour for Interactors and Aviation Students
The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town organized an Education Tour to the Bandaranaike International Airport on 2nd September 2022. Participants included Interactors from schools and Aviation Management students from Aspire College of Higher Education. These students received a familiarization with the processes followed at the airport and the current challenges faced by the industry.…
Huawei launches the nova Y70, feature packed smartphone at a customer-friendly price point
The Huawei nova Y70, a premium, feature-filled smartphone available at a consumer-friendly price, was recently launched into the Sri Lankan market. The Huawei nova Y70 is the brands latest addition to its nova series of smartphones, which is designed to let consumers enjoy an unparalleled user experience at a friendlier price. The most incredible feature…
Huawei Thailand Receives Prestigious Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022
Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., represented by Chief Executive Officer Abel Deng, today received the “Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022” from the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), during a ceremony held at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok. The event was chaired by Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy…
Diva Fresh, Hemas Consumer Brands flagship 3-in-1 laundry solution
Diva, the flagship laundry brand of Hemas Consumer Brands, has looked to create products with authentic Sri Lankan fragrances since its inception in 2003. It is a brand that has always understood the pulse of the local consumer and the tediousness of washing clothes. Diva Fresh 3-in-1 is a range of products in the market…
BCS successfully concludes judging process of National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section announces that the judging process of National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022 has been successfully concluded with the participation of an eminent panel of judges. After nearly a month of in-depth reviewing of applications, the panel of judges have selected the best entries with highly impactful…
பெண்கள் சமத்துவ தின கொண்டாட்டங்களில் பெண்களை வலுவூட்டுவதற்கான தொடர்ச்சியான முயற்சிகளுடன் ஃபெம்ஸ் கைகோர்த்துள்ளது
இலங்கையில் முன்னணி பெண்களின் சுகாதார வர்த்தகநாமங்களில் ஒன்றான ஃபெம்ஸ், ‘‘நிலைபேற்றியலுடனான எதிர்காலத்திற்கான இன்று பாலின சமத்துவம்’’ என்ற தொனிப்பொருளில் கொண்டாடப்படுகின்ற சர்வதேச பெண்கள் சமத்துவ தினம் 2022 இற்கு ஆதரவளிக்க முன்வந்துள்ளது. பெண்களுக்கு வலுவூட்டுவதற்காக, குறிப்பாக மாதவிடாய் சுகாதாரம் மற்றும் சுத்தம் மீதான சமூக களங்கத்தை முடிவுக்குக் கொண்டுவருவதற்கான தனது முயற்சிகளுடன், ஃபெம்ஸ் தனது தயாரிப்பு வழங்கல்களுக்கும் அப்பாற்பட்டு செயற்பட்டுள்ளது. இது இலங்கைப் பெண்களின் நாடித் துடிப்பைப் புரிந்துகொண்டு அவர்கள் தமது இலக்குகளை அடைய உதவும் முயற்சியில்…
Janashakthi Life strengthens board with two new appointments
Janashakthi Insurance PLC, one of the key players in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry, announced the appointments of Mr. Sivakrishnarajah Renganathan and Dr. Nishan de Mel as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the organization with effect from 27th July 2022. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. S. Renganathan and Dr. Nishan de Mel to the Board of Janashakthi…
The Nippon Donation Foundation facilitates Roshan Mahanama
The Nippon Donation Foundation is active in over 30 countries around the world and continues its efforts to uplift many sectors in developing nations such as health, education, entrepreneurship and more. It is one of the leading donations incorporated in Japan by its founder and Chairman Mr. Yuma Muranushi, who from a young age has…
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association holds 102nd Annual General Meeting
The Ceylon Motor Trader’s Association (CMTA) affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and one of the oldest automotive trade associations in South Asia comprising of companies who are franchise holders of global automobile manufacturers, held its 102nd Annual General Meeting on 29th June 2022 as a virtual event, due to the mobility issues resulting…
Orient FD Plus, a special Fixed Deposit scheme with a Life insurance and a Critical Illness Cover
Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, recently launched a special fixed deposit scheme which is an investment product that offers a fixed deposit with a life insurance and a critical illness cover. Furthermore, to educate the community and raise awareness on the financial benefits offered by…
Axiata Digital Labs partners with SLASSCOM as the Platinum Sponsor for the SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2022
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) strengthens their partnership today with the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka. ADL will act as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2022 National Ingenuity Awards. ADL is a leading innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions, advancing the digital…
Sri Lankans to receive job opportunities from UAE
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Khalid Nasser Al Ameri and the Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara met yesterday to discuss possible job opportunities for Sri Lankans. Mr. Khalid Nasser Al Ameri said that there are many job opportunities in sectors such as tourism, banking and finance after the country has…
HUAWEI MALAYSIA AND AXIATA DIGITAL LABS PARTNER TO POWER DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SOLUTIONS
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), a subsidiary of the Axiata Group Berhad, and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) (Huawei Malaysia) have ventured into a partnership on the development of digital transformation solutions in financial technology (FinTech), powered by Huawei Cloud. The collaboration will see both ADL and Huawei Malaysia join forces to explore, develop and market new technology…
Lanka Accelerator launched in Sri Lanka
Kaleidoscope (Pvt) Ltd. announced the launch of Lanka Accelerator brand in Sri Lanka today. Lanka Accelerator is powered by India Accelerator (iA) which was adjudged the Best Accelerator in India by Start Up India. Lanka Accelerator’s agreement with India Accelerator is to help support its design, development and success. India Accelerator is part of GAN…
First Capital Holdings PLC & Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka empower communities in Galle
At a simple yet momentous day for the joyful home-beneficiaries, First Capital Holdings PLC and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka successfully handed over four (04) homes to families in the Bope-Poddala Division in the Galle District recently. Senior staff representing both organizations, along with government officials, stood with these four families as they stepped into…
hSenid HRO goes global as PeoplesHR Outsourcing
PeoplesHR Outsourcing, a strategic business unit of hSenid Business Solutions, formerly known as hSenid HRO recently expanded its global footprint with the aim of advancing outsourcing in global markets. Some of the services of PeoplesHR Outsourcing include; Payroll Outsourcing, HR Outsourcing, and HR technology transformation Consultancy services. Since the onset of the pandemic, digital transformation,…
84 Countries Gather in 8APSMC, 2000MHz Mid Bandwidth for 5G including 6GHz per Country as IMT Industry Consensus
The 8th Asia-Pacific Spectrum Management Conference is held in Bangkok from 26 to 27 April 2022. It is jointly hosted by Forum Global and Thailand NBTC, supported by ITU and APT. Global 84 countries with more than 630 participants join the conference on site and in virtual. Speakers include regulators from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Republic…
Project Blue Next Generation, Forging Forward to Protect Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment
The Project Blue Next Generation is a youth-led initiative in Sri Lanka that aims to promote the important role the ocean plays in the world by bringing together different communities including Volunteer Organizations, Environmental Groups, researchers, activists, students, and more. The project is a part of the British Council’s COP26 Challenge Fund and ‘The Climate…
USD exceeds Rs. 350 for the first time in Sri Lanka
The US Dollar has surpassed Rs. 350 for the first time in the history of Sri Lanka. The Central Bank announced the selling rate of US Dollar has reached Rs. 350.49 on April 27. The buying rate of US Dollar is at Rs. 337.82 as per the exchange rates.