Business in Brief

Ceylon Tea Land receives prestigious certificates

Ceylon Tea Land (Pvt) Ltd received the prestigious ISO 22000: 2005 certificate together with the HACCP and GMP certificate. The award ceremony was held at the SGS auditorium recently with the participation of the Country Manager N. Sriram who presented the certificates to Ceylon Tea Land (Pvt) Ltd. Managing Director Dr. M.H.M. Rumie.

Ceylon Tea Land was established in July 2007 under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Dr. M.H.M. Rumie. Within four years the company has made steady progress and at present exports tea to Russia, East Europe, Middle East, and the European market.

In addition Ceylon Tea Land has its own established brand namely “Rivon” and “Creatlur” which is marketed in Russia. We undertake Private Label and Bulk packing for the export market, as well.

Multi Finance extends services to Anuradhapura

Multi Finance PLC (MF PLC) recently spread their operations to Anuradhapura, the sacred city introducing a range of financial products and services that would support the town’s burgeoning economy.

The new office which, was declared opened recently is conveniently located at the heart of the Anuradhapura city offering the residents of the town and the vicinity areas accessibility to meet their financial needs, with exceptional service standards.

He also added that the company will continue to grow in number, across the country, offering its products and services to a larger population.” Chief Minister of North Central Province, Berty Premalal Dissanayake who was the guest of honour and also other dignitaries and well-wishers. Commenting on this mile stone achievement of MF PLC, the Chief Minister said, “the expansion of business operations of the company to the Anuradhapura augurs well for the development of the town as a key commercial hub and would be an added strength to the majority of agrarian community in the province.”

The new Home Nursing Service of the Ronim Medical Centre was  opened by the Disaster Management Deputy Minister Duleep Wijesekara at Ragama, recently. Here the Deputy Minister Duleep Wijesekara admits the first patient. Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha Vice Chairman Kelum Thusara Wijayalath and Medical Centre Chief Nursing Officer Bimal de Silva was also present. Mahanama Vithanage, Malwana Group Correspondent

Delgoda People’s Bank Branch donated one lakh to the Udupila Primary school as maintenance for the largest number of Sisu Udana Accounts recently. Here the Gampaha People's Bank Regional Manager Sunil Ilukkumbura hands over the cheque to the principal Bhaddra Gunathilake. Assistant Regional Managers E. Somachandra, Ananda Jayasekara, Delgoda Bank Branch Manager Ajantha Gamaarachchi and Sisu Udana Promotion Officer D.J. Kalyani were also present. Mahanama Vithanage, Malwana Group Corr.

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation opened its 111th Branch at Akkaraipattu recently. Provincial Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Dr. T. Nawaratnarajah, the Special Guest declared open the branch, while the Chief Guest Digamadulla district MP P. Piyasena, Guest of Honour Akkaraipattu Municipal Council Mayor Athaulla Ahamed Zackie and Insurance Corporation Managing Director/CEO Mohan de Alwis looks on. Pix by M A Phakurdeen, Addalaichenai Group Corr.