SLT-Mobitel unveils digital portal to obtain new fibre connections

Offering incredible convenience to customers, SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solutions provider, announced the unveiling of a new digital portal to obtain SLT-Mobitel fibre connections.

99x takes resilient measures to safeguard employees in unprecedented times

Reiterating its commitment to benefiting employees during these unprecedented times, leading Sri Lankan technology company 99x has announced that the organisation has taken important measures to ensure business continuity by safeguarding both the financial and mental wellness of its valued employees.

Lyceum steps up to promote backyard agriculture

We’re here with a little tid-bit on how we could face a famine. As we see, we are facing a rough patch, a difficult time and there is a concern of food scarcity and worldwide famine.

DIMO drives mechanisation in SL’s agri sector with Pela Batta

DIMO, a leading conglomerate in Sri Lanka, through its agricultural arm DIMO Agribusinesses, recently introduced the first and only paddy transplanting machine in the country capable of maintaining an eight-inch gap between seedling rows, aptly named Pela Batta.

Andaradeniya Estate wins Gold at Industrial Excellence Awards

Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt.) Ltd, renowned locally and internationally for its long-standing and highly respected involvement in the tea industry, won the Gold award in the value-added tea and associated products category, at the Industrial Excellence Awards, organised by the Industrial Development Board (IDB).

HNB and Brown & Company partner to offer leasing facilities for agri machinery

Sri Lanka’s premier private bank HNB PLC joined hands with Brown & Company PLC, the most trusted and preferred partner of customers, to offer exclusive leasing packages for state-of-the-art agricultural machinery.

SriLankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways launch codeshare partnership

SriLankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways announced the launch of a new codeshare partnership effective June 20, 2022, which provides enhanced connections and convenience to customers of both airlines.

Colombo Dockyard represents Lankan ship repair and shipbuilding at Spain’s Navalia 2022

Colombo Dockyard PLC, Sri Lanka’s pioneer shipbuilding and ship repairing facility, participated in one of the biggest international shipping exhibitions, Navalia 2022, in May, in Vigo, Spain.

Eagle Logistics Colombo relocates Moratuwa branch

Eagle Logistics Colombo moved its Moratuwa branch office to a new location at No. 490A/1/1, Galle Road South, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa.

Ceyline Travels enters International Travel Awards to bring glory to Sri Lanka

Ceyline Travels, the travel arm of diversified marine services company Ceyline Group, is proudly representing Sri Lanka in the global travel and tourism arena by entering the International Travel Awards.

Revitalising Sri Lanka’s tourism to be a resilient and inclusive industry

A serene mist envelope an ocean of luscious greenery and hills, deep in the depths of a stillness that is synonymous with Sri Lanka’s highlands.

Samsung introduces ‘Samsung Sahana’ offering discounts of up to Rs.900,000

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s leading electronics brand, unveiled ‘Samsung Sahana’ in order to provide relief to its consumers during these turbulent times where the whole country is facing its worst economic crisis.

Abans’ Mistral and Havells Air Fryers give all-in-one solution for gas shortage

The Mistral and Havells Air Fryers are all-in-one healthy cooking appliances that address gas, energy and health issues.

Koko’s latest venture offers ‘buy now, pay later’ to diners and travellers

Koko has partnered with leading restaurants, cafes,and hotel chains to elevate the local dining and travelling experience to new heights.The mobile-friendly “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) app – backed by Sri Lanka’s largest e-commerce marketplace Daraz –offers easy, interest-free instalments via debit cards withan instant spending limit.

Lassana Flora’s new bicycle delivery team ready to make deliveries on time

Adapting to a changing environment, and driven by a commitment to always support customers and achieve service excellence, Lassana Flora has recently introduced floral deliveries on bicycles.

Velvet body wash relaunched in three new variants

The new Velvet body wash range has been relaunched with three unique variants with the addition of hydraboost technology for providing extra moisturization and long lasting hydration to the skin.

Hemas, Dilmah, Brandix and Daraz come together to provide emergency relief

The health and food sectors are two of the most heavily affected by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, with severe medical and food supply shortages, availability of basic pharmaceuticals and overall health and wellbeing continuing to be significantly affected.

INSEE Cement donates 10,000 EPO vaccinations for kidney patients

INSEE Cement handed over 10,000 doses of Erythropoietin (EPO) vaccinations to the Ministry of Health recently to address the shortage of medicine resulting from Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis.

AMCHAM, Teejay Lanka and Habitat for Humanity join hands to uplift sanitation facilities at local schools

The Helping Hands project, a three-year partnership between the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, recently completed its first phase with the support of Teejay Lanka PLC.

DFCC Bank implements energy saving initiatives in line with Sustainability Strategy

DFCC Bank through its Sustainability Strategy, seeks to create a resilient world for everyone.

NTB partners Keells Food Donation Card Programme

Keells is to support the ‘Together for a better tomorrow’ Food Donation Card Programme, an initiative to extend timely assistance to those in need. The Keells Food Donation Card will be equivalent to a food pack worth Rs. 1500 and can be purchased at any of the Keells Supermarkets, island wide and via www.keellssuper.com.

DIMO continues commitment to environmental sustainability and protecting marine life

DIMO constantly engineers marine environment protection initiatives, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which focus on ‘Life Below Water’ and ‘Life on Land’.

AIA Insurance donates wheelchairs to HelpAge Sri Lanka

Ten new wheelchairs were donated to HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) by AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd recently for distributing among underprivileged elderly citizens in the country.

Fifth PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards to honour outstanding developers

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) programme returns in 2022 with a diverse roster of titles for outstanding property developers and real estate developments in South Asia’s most dynamic island markets.

Integrated 210 km roads project sees steady progress under access engineering

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) is eyeing the completion of the 210 km Integrated Roads (i-roads) Project in the Gampaha District of the Western Province by early 2023.

447 Luna Tower partners with LIWE Communities to provide modern lifestyle services to residents

LIWE Communities - Sri Lanka’s first comprehensive cloud-based smart communities management platform recently announced their service partnership with Belluna Lanka - Developers of the 447 Luna Tower, to provide its 202 unit luxury apartment project with access to exclusive lifestyle services and offers.

CIDA recognizes Home Lands Constructions with CS1 standard

Home Lands Constructions, the dedicated construction arm of Home Lands Group was awarded the highest status standard of CS1 by Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA).

Lanka Hospitals Academy partners with NSBM Green University to offer clinical training for nursing undergraduates

Lanka Hospitals Academy has partnered with NSBM Green University to launch a professional clinical training programme for nursing undergraduates of NSBM.

My Dentist strengthens medical leadership with dental clinic chain expansion

My Dentist Private Limited is further strengthening its medical leadership in the private dental clinic sphere to ensure high-quality patient experience and optimized clinic workflows.

C.W. Mackie Scan Products Division launches ‘Recycle for Future Generation’ EPR initiative

Corporates and the private sector play a main part in plastic waste generation and the ensuing environmental, marine, and social damage. With this in mind, more and more global and local corporates are adopting the extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy that holds producers accountable for the collection and recycling of plastic volumes they produce and release to the market.