Australia Day 2024

On Australia Day each year, Australians come together to celebrate our modern, multicultural nation – to reflect on our history and consider the future we want to build.

Australia Gateway: A catalyst in strengthening Australia-Sri Lanka relations

Australia is a leading country of choice among many South Asians who aspire to migrate, especially Sri Lankans. The diplomatic relations between the two countries have strengthened over the past 75 years.

Softlogic Life successfully hoists Sri Lanka’s first-ever crowdsourced Christmas tree

Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest life insurer, Softlogic Life, successfully hoisted its iconic vegetable Christmas tree for the second consecutive year at the most iconic Galle Face roundabout in the city of Colombo. The Christmas tree was made up of vegetable plants planted and sent to Softlogic Life by people from all four corners of Sri Lanka going down in history as Sri Lanka’s first-ever crowdsourced Christmas tree made of vegetable plants.

Ceyline Holdings appoints new Dy. Chairman and Group Director

Ceyline Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. (CHL) recently announced the appointment of Admiral Piyal De Silva (Retd) as Deputy Chairman of the group and Nathasha Egodage as Group Director, further strengthening its Board’s capabilities to make strategic international connections and win new business in the ever-competitive global marine industry.

SLIC Life - Suba Pathum Scholarship applications are now open

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) ‘Suba Pathum’ –Scholarship Scheme rewards top achievers who excel in the Grade 5 Scholarship, GCE Ordinary Level and GCE Advanced Level examinations every year.

SLIC Life wishes you a Happy Thai Pongal filled with love, warmth and security!

Wishing you a Thai Pongal where the harvest of happiness is guarded by the protective love of family, and the care you receive is as nurturing as that of a father and mother.

LNBTI and Japanese Delegation Meeting: A Major Milestone in Strengthening Educational Partnerships

In a significant stride towards international educational collaboration, the Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI), South Asia’s exclusive Japanese higher education institute, hosted an esteemed delegation from Japan, marking a historic day in the realm of global education and career opportunities.

WIN WAY the first ever fully integrated Digital Lottery Platform Revolutionizes Lotteries in Sri Lanka

As a part of the Government’s initiative towards digitalization, a major turning point in Sri Lankan lottery history has been reached with the launch of WIN WAY, the first ever full

Sri Lanka Insurance Achieves Milestone with ISO IEC 27001:2013 Certification for Information Security Management

In a significant achievement, Sri Lanka Insurance, the country’s largest and strongest insurance provider, has been successful in receiving the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard accreditation

Sri Lanka Insurance Inaugurates Business Operations for 2024

Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) inaugurates business operation for the year 2024 on the 1st of January, at Sri Lanka Insurance Head Office.

Halal Council Recognized as a Key Enabler in Sri Lanka’s Export Economy

The Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) for the 2nd consecutive year, has been conferred with Gold at the 31st National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export Awards, acknowledging its role as a key enabler in Sri Lanka’s export economy, held on December 8th, 2023. In alignment with the government’s Vision 2048, Sri Lanka underscores the pivotal role played by Sri Lankan exporters in rebuilding the economy. HAC in advancing the national export strateg

A way forward amidst troubled waters…

As a nation, a bank and individuals, we all have tread upon a difficult path and are now standing at the dawn of a new year, 2024, passing yet another year full of challenges, grievances and hardships. At the outset, I must appreciate and be grateful to all of you, for being courageous, resilient and committed to your roles and responsibilities towards the Bank while managing individual challenges. Of course, we are tired, but required to be resi

Insurance Association of Sri Lanka held a ‘Sing Along’ event for the Insurance Industry

Reflecting the commitment to foster community spirit within the insurance sector, the Insurance Association of Sri ​Lanka (IASL) organized the ’Sing Along with Chandimal’

Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences Clinches SME Local Brand of the Year Awards at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

In a momentous triumph, Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences has been honored with the prestigious Merit Award at the SME Local Brand of the Year category in the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards. The ceremony, held at Monarch Imperial on 18th, December 2023, witnessed industry leaders, marketing professionals, and distinguished guests coming together to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements in branding.

The trailblazing pest control company, Suren Cooke Agencies proudly clinches another prestigious accolade as the top-ranking Pest Control organisation in LMD Magazine’s Customer Excellence Survey 2023

The online survey comprised 31 categories that included airlines, delivery services, banks, hospitals, hotels, taxi services, pest control services, online stores, telcos and finance andleasing among others.

Sri Lanka’s global collaborations for hub and energy

In the realm of international cooperation, Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads, seeking transformative partnerships to propel its trajectory towards energy sustainability. The September meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and a World Bank delegation illuminated a broadened discourse that extends beyond conventional boundaries, encompassing ports, trade, and crucially, support for initiatives in digitalization, renewable energy, and educat

Realty Management Services brings expertise to Port City Colombo Duty Free Mall with Facility Management Appointment.

CHEC Port City Colombo, recently joined hands signing an agreement with Realty Management Services Pvt Ltd (RMS), a fully own subsidiary of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC

SLIM Effie Awards 2023 - Lysol Sri Lanka Claims Gold Honours Marking a Historic Achievement

Lysol, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved cleaning and disinfectant brands from Reckitt Benckiser, clinched a coveted Gold Award at the prestigious SLIM Effie Awards 2023.

Vision Care celebrates a decade of glamour at Colombo Fashion Week as the “Official Eyewear Partner”

In a dazzling display of fashion and vision, Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision and eyewear solutions provider, celebrated a decade of partnership as the ’’Official Eyewear Partner’’ at Colombo Fashion Week’s Luxury Resortwear Edition.

MMBL Money Transfer expands its network by opening its 3000th outlet to offer Western Union branded money transfer remittances

MMBL Money Transfer Services (Joint Venture between Aitken Spence and Mercantile Merchant Bank), the largest representative of industry giant Western Union in Sri Lanka

Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) Unveils New Executive Committee and Reappoints Umair Wolid as President for 2023/2024 Term

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is thrilled to announce the new Executive Committee for the term 2023/2024,

First Capital Announces Platinum Sponsorship and Steps onto the Rugby Field with CR&FC

First Capital Holdings PLC, a Janashakthi Group Company, proudly announces its partnership with the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club [CR&FC] as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming rugby season

Celebrating Unity and Progress: Serendib Flour Mills Extends Warm Wishes to the UAE on its 52nd National Day

As the UAE commemorates its 52nd National Day, Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) extends its heartfelt wishes to the government and its citizens.

Triple Victory for Ogilvy Group at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards 2023

The Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka made a mark at the much-anticipated Campaign Asia Agency of the Year 2023 Awards, clinching top honours in three of the primary categories in the Rest of South Asia region. The agencies received their accolades at the official awards ceremony held at the ITC Maratha Mumbai on 28th November 2023.

Dentsu Communications steals the limelight as the 'Most Effective Agency of the Year' Title at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2023'

Dentsu Communications brand ISOBAR comes out on top yet again at the EFFIE awards 2022/23, winning the ’Most Effective Agency of the Year’, an outstanding achievement given that they have only participated in the EFFIE awards since 2021 and have bagged the top slot two out of the three years which is a major triumph for this young up and coming agency brand that is all about the future. Another feature was that it was a joint win with Mullen Low

How Much Can You Truly Save On This Black Friday Sale?

Are you set for some shopping? Interested in finding out the best time for making your purchases and saving money? Here comes Black Friday, a popular and busiest shopping day, typically falling on the day after Thanksgiving, making it the start of the holiday shopping season. It gained popularity by establishing the tradition of seeking the best deals and offering customers the opportunity to save money on their holiday purchases. On Black Frid

SMR Consolidated Clinches Coveted Gold at National Industry Excellence Awards 2023

SMR Consolidated (Sena Mills and Refineries Pvt Ltd), is Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer, refiner, and exporter of edible oils and fats. In a remarkable triumph, showcasing its unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, the company clinched the coveted national-level Gold Award at the prestigious National Industry Excellence Awards 2023.

Dialog Elevates Home Broadband Postpaid Experience with More Data & Data Roll Over

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, revamped its range of Home Wi-Fi postpaid plans with more data designed to meet the diverse home data requirements of users, extending unmatched value for money and accessibility. The new range of postpaid plans also offers customers a Data Roll-Over feature for the first time in Sri Lankan Home Wi-Fi services, enabling customers to carry-forward unused data quota to the next month.

Harpic’s Hummingbird Tale

Today, the world observes World Toilet Day 2023 under the theme ’Accelerating Change,’ with the Hummingbird as the symbol of the global campaign.

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