Huawei Sri Lanka launches ‘Seeds for the Future’ 2021

Huawei Sri Lanka launched its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme Huawei Seeds for the Future for the sixth year in 2021 with an opening ceremony on December 6th under patronages of the Ministry of Education and the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka.

Alliance Finance expands sustainability drive through island wide branches

Alliance Finance Co. PLC, (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest finance company with over 65 years of expertise has taken a step forward to expand its sustainability drive through its island wide branch network, launching AFC branch sustainability programme, known as the ‘AFC helping hand’ with an aim to help uplift the lives of Sri Lankans and lend a helping hand to the fight against the pandemic.

Baby Cheramy provides best care for country’s first sextuplets

On October 21st, Sri Lanka’s first sextuplets were born. To celebrate this occasion Baby Cheramy came forward with a commitment of providing its complete range of baby care products to the parents of the sextuplets, for an entire year.

ComBank commits more funds to expand mangrove restoration project

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has increased its commitments to the ‘Koggala Mangrove Restoration and Conservation Project,’making it possible to extend mangrove coverage by a further 600 metres with replanting on an island in the Koggala Lake.

People’s Bank donates portable ultra sound scanner to Jaffna Teaching Hospital

As part of the series of CSR initiatives organized to mark People’s Bank’s 60th anniversary, a portable ultra sound scanner worth over Rs.7 million was donated to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital recently.

Hemas launches special AYATI song, Ideation Zone on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Hemas Outreach Foundation marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on the 3rd of December, with the release of a special song by Bhathiya and Santhush (BNS) dedicated to children with disabilities as well as the launch of an ‘Ideation Zone’ at the AYATI National Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ragama.

Hemas Consumer to plant 15,000 trees in reforestation initiative

Hemas Consumer recently partnered with the Rainforest Protectors Sri Lanka to reforest 15 acres of land toraise efforts to address the environmental crisis and aid in conserving the forests of Sri Lanka.

EGUARDIAN appoints CEO to accelerate future growth

Mafaz Fahrid started his career focusing on technology and today possesses 18 years of experience in the Services & Technology industry with immense experience in the domains of Cyber Security & Digital Transformation.

Demystifying increase in Sri Lanka’s debt

In the last 70 years, Sri Lanka has never been in a more precarious position with regard to the repayment of its debt, than at present, in December 2021. There is much that is said in the media about the increase in Sri Lanka’s debt and as is the case with any crisis, there is a great deal of political finger pointing with regard to the causes of this debt increase. How did the debt increase so

Cycle Pure Incense becomes official Prayer partner of Sri Lanka Cricket

Cycle Pure Agarbathi, a certified carbon neutral incense brand, strengthened its long-standing support for cricket by partnering with the Sri Lanka Cricket,

Dream for a perfect Christmas with Mallika Hemachandra Jewellers

Christmas is a universal celebration which everyone is so eagerly looking forward to, each year all over the world.

Sri Lanka expects 10-20% monthly increase in tourist arrivals in 2022 while Omicron threat looms

Sri Lanka is expecting tourist arrivals to the country to recover by between 10 to 20 percent every month from next year supporting the rebound in the pandemic-struck industry, which will in turn cushion the broader economy.

Jetwing Hotels and BookingWhizz partner to launch best practices in Digital Marketing

BookingWhizz, a global technology provider in CRM, digital marketing, sales and guest management for the leisure industry has collaborated with Jetwing Hotels to bring seamless digital experiences to its guests, partners and stakeholders.

McLarens Group’s Shehara De Silva named ‘Woman in Shipping’ at Maritime Standard Awards

Recognizing the immense contribution towards the maritime sector and the dynamic leadership excellence, the Managing Director of McLarens Group, Shehara De Silva was recently bestowed with the ‘Woman in Shipping’ award at the recent Maritime Standard Awards.

Debbie Jones appointed WISTA Sri Lanka President

The Sri Lankan branch of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA Sri Lanka) celebrated 7 years of presence in Sri Lanka.

Colombo Dockyard opens branch office in Trincomalee for afloat repairs

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) opened a branch office at the Trincomalee Port on 2nd of November.

DIMO shines at Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence - Regional Award Ceremony

DIMO has once again earned the ‘General Distributor Award’ by Mercedes-Benz AG, outperforming others in the region, in the General Distributor category, at the recently held Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence - Regional Award Ceremony.

Laugfs Lubricants ties-up with NTC to provide relief to private bus owners

Laugfs Lubricants, Sri Lanka’s only home-grown lubricant brand, is now serving the Sri Lankan private bus owners.

DPMC Workshop Express now at your service

Augmenting the after-sales care facilities offered to its Bajaj customers, David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd. launched DPMC Workshop Express recently to provide best care, quality and convenience.

Keerthi Gunawardena appointed Automobile Association VP

Keerthi Gunawardena, the Executive Committee member of Automobile Association of Ceylon was appointed as the Vice President of the Association for the vacancy created by the demise of late Dr. Lakshman Weerasena.

ICTA launches SPARX to nurture early-stage start-ups

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) announced the launch of SPARX Lab, with an opening ceremony held recently.

Sampath IT and Affiniti Innovations partner for a synergy drive

Sampath IT Solutions Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, providing IT products and services to corporates, recently announced a strategic partnership with Affiniti Innovations for a synergy drive.

David Pieris Holdings recognised at FITIS Digital Excellence Awards 2021

David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited (DPH) was awarded the Merit award under the Corporate IT Awards Category for its digitally transformed IT operations, at the Digital Excellence Awards, organised by the Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), recently at Shangri-La Colombo.

SLASSCOM to host first-ever conference in Sri Lanka on emerging technologies

SLASSCOM is hosting a conference on emerging technologies on December 8 and 9, 2021, which is the first-ever conference on emerging technologies to be held in Sri Lanka.

Unregulated crypto fuelling ransomware attacks globally: Sophos

Fuelled by cryptocurrencies, ransomware was involved in 79 percent of the global cybersecurity incidents in the last 18 months of pandemic, led by Conti and REvil ransomware attacks, a new report by Sophos, a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

Oppo Inno Day 2021 to kick off on Dec. 14

Oppo announced it would host the annual Oppo Inno Day on December 14-15, 2021, in Shenzhen, China.

Sarvodaya-Fusion joins hands with Google

Sarvodaya-Fusion, the ICT for development arm of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, is working with Google to bring the ‘Be Internet Awesome’ programme to Sri Lanka.

John Keells launches Digital Learning Initiative to support online education of school children

John Keells Foundation (JKF) launched the pilot of John Keells ‘Praja Shakthi’ Digital Learning Initiative on November 11th in Ranala.

GHR makes ‘The Kingdom-Sigiriya’ greener

Global Housing and Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd (GHR) has taken upon itself to make a sustainable pledge to help preserve the planet through the ‘GHR Green Pledge’; to help reforest the planet and negate the environment change for a more sustainable living.

Baby Cheramy joins hands to provide best care for country’s first sextuplets

On October 21st, Sri Lanka’s first sextuplets were born. To celebrate this occasion Baby Cheramy came forward with a commitment of providing its complete range of baby care products to the parents of the sextuplets, for an entire year.