Biz Briefs

Prices of essentials down

Lanka Sathosa will take steps to reduce prices of many essential commodities to provide relief to consumers, following a directive from President Mahindra Rajapaksa.

Prices of sprats, sugar, canned fish, Samba rice, white raw rice, Nadu rice, red Nadu and lentils will be reduced at all Lak Sathosa outlets.

Chance to watch 20-20 matches free

Abans Ltd is providing customers a range of 20-20 cricket themed promotions, events and give aways, to coincide with the 20-20 cricket tournament..

Abans is offering 20 products and 20 offers. Customers can now purchase LCD TVs, audios, mobile phones, computers, refrigerators, washing machines, air-conditioners, microwave ovens and small appliances at a considerably lower price.

Trauma workshop for Security Forces

SingHealth and Delmege - Healthcare Division conducted a workshop on trauma management for the Secrity Forces recently.

The event was coordinated by Major General Dr. Sanjeeva Munasinghe of the Army Hospital and Medical Advisor to the Commander of the Army and Prof. Tay Boon Keng, Chairman Medical Board , International.

The forum was organised by Delmege Forsyth and Co. Ltd, Healthcare Division.

Mobitel mGuide, best e-content application

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel's mGuide (888) service was recognised as one of the best e-content applications in the category of e-culture and heritage at the e-Swabhimani awards ceremony held recently.

Link products make headway

"The manufacturing process of all generic ayurvedic pharmaceuticals and herbal healthcare at Link is done with precision and great care under hygiene standards. The production process of every product is guided by a highly experienced team of professionals with the contribution of the management team" a spokesman for the Company said.

After it was set up in 1982, the Company has experienced immense growth with over 200 items in their product line.

SLSBC promotes trade

The Sri Lanka-Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) will promote bilateral trade between the two countries, said President SLSBC, Shamil Mendis.

Mendis, who is also the Chairman and Managing Director, Spear International (Pvt) Ltd., was elected President of the Council for 2012-2013 at the 15th AGM. He said that the SLSBC held a business forum to mark the recent visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Law of Singapore, K. Shanmugam, who was accompanied by a high profile business delegation from the Singapore Business Federation with which the Council entered into an MOU to co-operate in facilitating the growth of business between the two countries.

Hayleys Wind Power adds 10MW to National Grid

Hayleys Wind Power (Pvt) Ltd. launched commercial operations on Thursday and is expected to add 10MW to the national grid through its wind turbine generators.

The move will boost the power requirements of the country through renewable and sustainable 'green' energy.