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Facebook unveils 60 apps

Facebook is adding a series of new users share photos, travel or fashion.

The online social network firm unveiled more than 60 new applications that users can share on their Facebook profiles, known as their Timeline.

Users can already share the music they are listening to or news articles they are reading.But this latest development expands the number of apps significantly.

- BBC

Triumph opens store in Kandy

Global retailer of lingerie and shapewear, Triumph International opened its sixth store recently at the Kandy City Center ShoppingMall in Kandy. The exclusive boutique is on the third floor at the Kandy City Centre. Director of the Kandy City Centre, Chamithri Wijayasena and General Manager of Triumph International Lanka Shalindra Fernando opened the store.

TFC branch moves to new location

The Finance Maharagama Branch commenced services at its new location at High Level Road, Maharagama. It was opened by Chairman, Preethi Jayawardena, Director and CEO Kamal Yatawara and Directors Tissa Ekanayake, Anura Fernando and Dinal Wijeymanne were also present.

Sparkle and glitter- gem and jewellery show 2012

An exhibition of gems and jewellery under the theme "Sparkleand Glitter" will be held from February 9-11, at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. The display will feature rare and unique gems and exquisite jewellery. A raffle draw with the grand prize of an 8 carat blue Sapphire worth $ 15,000 will also be held.

Lanka Bell opens business office in Killinochchi

Lanka Bell recently opened a mini Business Office to provide a service to the people of the Northern region at the Singer ShowRoom, Kilinochchi. Customers can pay bills, get new connections, obtain customer care assistance with regard to any technical issues as well as re-load, recharge and pre paid accounts.

Special package from Ceylinco Healthcare

Ceylinco Healthcare Centre has launched a special package that enables Gastritis patients to consult doctors and undergo certain tests which may be required at a significant discount throughout January and February 2012.

Airline Academy awards

The Airline Academy held its awards ceremony at the Grand Oriental Hotel recently. Here a participant receives an award from chief guest Director, Air France - KLM Carsons Air Services Minoli Perera. International Travel Consultant and Airline Professional Instructor Deepal Perera looks on.

EPSI launches V3D245 monitor

EPSI Computers (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor for ViewSonic Corporation, USA launched the ViewSonic V3D245 3D LED monitor. The launch took place at EPSI Computers’ head office in Colombo 3.