Harpic celebrates World Toilet Day with continuous efforts to develop public sanitation facilities

Harpic disinfectant toilet cleaner, a brand of globally renowned consumer goods conglomerate Reckitt, recently marked the World Toilet Day by renovating and upgrading the sanitation infrastructure of Meerigama Base Hospital.

New bridge at Strathspey Estate, Upcot opens

A newly built bridge on Cleveland division under the Rural Bridge Project was declared open recently.

Amana Bank’s OrphanCare completes eight rounds of uninterrupted fund disbursements

OrphanCare, Amana Bank’s flagship community outreach programme completed yet another round of fund disbursements to its beneficiary orphan accounts, thereby totalling 8 rounds of uninterrupted quarterly distributions, despite the ongoing challenging environment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Perera and Sons donates Reverse Osmosis plant to Gamini Vidyalaya

Commemorating the value of the role that water plays in enabling and securing livelihoods, Perera and Sons donated yet another reverse osmosis (RO) plant to the Gamini Vidyalaya Kudawilachchiya, in the Anuradhapura district.

Sysco LABS celebrates Inclusion Month with Diversity panel discussion

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the innovation arm of Sysco, the world’s global foodservice leader, commemorated Inclusion Month recently, hosting a thought-provoking panel discussion titled ‘Diversity in Motion – A diversity, inclusion and equity panel discussion’.

IFC supports first SL chapter of Women Corporate Directors to promote diversity in boardroom

In a bid to promote boardroom diversity and establish a network of existing and prospective women directors, the Women Corporate Directors Foundation (WCD)—the largest organisation of women corporate board members globally—launched its first local chapter in Sri Lanka yesterday.

Maliban accredited as a Great Place to Work

Maliban Biscuits, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and respected consumer brands, was recently bestowed the Great Place to Work certification, resulting from the organisation’s sheer commitment and dedication towards the well-being of its employees.

Exterminators certified as a Great Place to Work

Exterminators Limited announces that the company is Asia’s first and one of the few pest control companies in the world to be certified as a Great Place to Work.

Home Lands recognised as Most Preferred Brand in Residential Real Estate Sector

Home Lands Group is the largest residential real estate solution provider in Sri Lanka, owning 45 percent of the market share.

John Keells Properties reports soaring demand for real estate at VGCR

John Keells Properties has reported a strong demand for the real-estate options at The Victoria Golf and Country Resort (VGCR).

EMS Leisure Holdings breaks ground on Chatra in Digana

EMS Leisure Holdings (Pvt) Ltd recently held the ground breaking ceremony for ‘Chatra,’ its first local project focused on developing, selling and subsequently operating a Luxury Holiday Home Villa cluster in Digana, Kandy.

‘Homemart’ opens new showroom in Colombo 10

On November 15th, Sri Lanka’s popular one-stop, general hardware and homeware supermarket, ‘Homemart’ opened at a new location at the old St Anthony’s Hardware Building at Sri Sangaraja Mawatha, Colombo 10.

NDB Jayagamu Sri Lanka conducts exporter forum in Kurunegala

In an effort to address the country’s foreign currency shortage by promoting exports in Sri Lanka, NDB Bank’s North Central Regional office, Kurunegala branch along with Business &Transaction banking units recently organized an exporter’s forum under the Bank’s Jayagamu Sri Lanka scheme.

Union Assurance Premier Club Honours Top Achievers at a Scintillating Gala

Union Assurance Premier Club, the largest and most attractive rewards scheme in the Sri Lankan insurance industry, recognised top achievers at a glittering event on the 07th of November, 2021, at Shangri-La Colombo. The platform is designed to recognise the Company’s insurance advisors who have demonstrated world-class salesmanship and customer service.

Airtel’s network expansion to amplify island-wide 4G coverage

Airtel Lanka, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, recently revealed its plans to strategically expand its new 4G network across the island.

Hirdaramani Group’s Sustainability Roadmap lays out business impact in line with COP26 targets

Hirdaramani Group has launched its Sustainability Roadmap, ‘Future First’ – a unified and holistic sustainability plan with ambitious targets for 2025.

Rainforest Alliance extends support to hospitals in Nuwara Eliya and Bulathsinhala

The Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and resulting supply chain disruptions have created a tremendous strain and a destructive impact on tea industry, especially on smallholders and women-led farmers in Sri Lanka.

CICT donates US$ 30,000 to Sri Lanka’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme

Wheelchair tennis, a sport that has consistently earned international recognition for Sri Lanka recently received more support from Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) and China Merchants Foundation (CMF) in the form of a donation of US$ 30,000.

SLT-Mobitel donates transformed bus library to Walgamwewa Vidyalaya

Concluding the latest phase of its School Bus Library project, SLT-Mobitel donated yet another SLTB Bus transformed into a fully-fledged library to Walgamwewa Vidyalaya, Galewela recently.

Browns Deals gives amazing seasonal shopping experience at revamped showroom

Browns Deals, the consumer electronic arm of the Browns Group, recently opened their upgraded main showroom at T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Orel launches new state-of-the-art luxury kitchen brand

Orel Corporation’s latest showroom Orel Lifestyle Centre, marking the brand’s foray into the luxury kitchen segment was declared open on November 8th at Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo 2.

Elephant House unveils ‘Feelgood’ guilt-free frozen confectionery range

Elephant House Ice Cream recently unveiled ‘Feelgood’ its new guilt-free frozen confectionery range, supporting consumers who embrace wellness and balanced lifestyles.

Rakuten Viber partners with Lasith Malinga

Cricket fans can rejoice as Rakuten Viber partners with Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga to deliver a cricket experience like no other through a range of exciting features and activities for fans worldwide.

Refurbished Crescat Boulevard re-opens doors

Crescat Boulevard re-opened its doors on November 19 after an extensive refurbishment in time for seasonal shopping.

Lanka SSL introduces industry’s only SLS certified locally manufactured barbed wire

Lanka Special Steel Limited (Lanka SSL) recently introduced Sri Lanka’s one and only SLS certified barbed wire, further complementingits position as a long-standing pioneer and only manufacturer for SLS certified hot dipped galvanized (Gi) wire.

CCC and Iconic Galaxy host webinar on Sri Lanka’s prospects as real estate investment attraction

As Sri Lanka’s thriving real estate sector attracts increasing investor interest, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in partnership with Iconic Galaxy, recently hosted a webinar titled ‘Why Sri Lanka is Becoming the Ideal Real Estate Investment Attraction’, focusing on understanding and exploring real estate investment opportunities in the country.

Kurunegala – new horizon for real estate investment

Land ownership and investment is a factor that has been held in high regard throughout generations, owing to the accompanying self-esteem and independence.

hSenid prepares for IPO; believes IT sector is Silver Bullet for country’s economic ills

Dinesh Saparamadu, Chairman hSenid Group of Companies, says the IT industry could very well be the silver bullet to help Sri Lanka overcome its present spate of challenges. Saparamadu, also a former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Association of Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), explained the Association had hoped to become a billion-dollar industry by 2016, which it did.

Microsoft launches Imagine Cup 2022 for young developers worldwide

American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft Corp, recently launched the Imagine Cup competition 2022 for student developers across the world.

Sysco LABS supports innovation and growth for food service leader Sysco

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the innovation arm of Sysco Corporation, continues to play a pivotalrole in delivering innovative technology solutions and contributing to the growth and success of the global foodservice leader.