Hemas Hospitals responds to national medical emergency

Responding to a desperate plea by the medical fraternity, Hemas Hospitals immediately donated 500 Endotracheal (ET) tubes to the neo-natal unit of the Castle Street Hospital for Women.

AIA Insurance inks MoU with ComBank, IFC to ensure financial security for Lankan women

AIA Insurance’s women’s programme, ‘Aya Surakina AIA’ marks yet another milestone in collaboration with Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) under its IFC-DFAT Women in Work programme to empower Sri Lankan women across the island by enhancing their financial stability with life insurance protection.

CDB rolls out ‘Sisudiri’ scholarships to uplift child education

Over 100 more scholarships were awarded to deserving young scholars in Season 13 of the CDB Sisudiri Scholarship Programme enabling these high achievers to pursue their educational ambitions.

Seylan Bank provides Covid-19 protection sheets to three wheelers in North and East

Seylan Bank launched a community responsibility project to distribute Covid protection sheets for three-wheelers.

NDB takes first step towards assessing carbon footprint

NDB Bank embarked on a project to understand and manage the bank’s climate change impacts. As the first step, the bank signed an MOU with the verification body ‘Sri Lanka Climate Fund’ (SLCF) to ascertain the bank’s ‘Carbon Footprint’ - also known as ‘GHG Assessment’.

HIP ends old year with community-related CSR activities

As the year came to a close, Hambantota International Port’s (HIP) corporate social initiative shifted their focus on macro issues to look at their immediate neighbourhood. Two initiatives were put in place that coordinates the port’s sustainability projects.

Ninewells Hospital provides relief to those in queues to get essentials

The staff of Ninewells Hospital took steps to distribute refreshments to Sri Lankans standing in queues at gas distribution points close the hospital.

Latest ASUS Vivobook Pro and Zenbook laptops launched to give Sri Lanka’s content creators unmatched power and performance

ASUS Sri Lanka, the local arm of the award-winning multinational technology enterprise

Brand Finance releases 19th annual review of SL’s most valuable brands

Brand Finance Lanka, the pioneering brand valuation and strategy firm, has released its 19th annual review of Sri Lanka’s most valuable brands.

Nuwan Gamage elected as 44th SLIM President

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) elected Nuwan Gamage as its 44th President in its 52nd year, along with the New Council of Management and Executive Committee for the year 2022/23.

JAT clinches Gold at NBEA for fourth consecutive year

Setting an industry benchmark yet again, JAT Holdings PLC bagged Gold in the Trading Sector Category and Merit in the Extra Large Category at the National Business Excellence Awards 2021 (NBEA), organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Swisstek Aluminium ranked among CPM’s Top 10 Companies with ‘Best Management Practices’

Swisstek Aluminium Ltd. was recently ranked among Sri Lanka’s top 10 best-managed companies in the list compiled by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM), for the 2020-2021period.

INSEE Sanstha Cement wins SLIM Kantar People’s Award for 11th consecutive year

INSEE Sanstha Cement received a resounding vote of confidence from consumers at the recently concluded ‘SLIM Kantar People’s Awards 2022’, receiving the award for ‘People’s Housing and Construction Brand of the Year’ for the 11th consecutive year.

SL-Australia to promote inclusive growth outcomes in tourism and hospitality industries

Sri Lanka and Australia signed a cooperation agreement to continue to improve inclusive growth outcomes in the tourism and hospitality industries through innovative skill development and system strengthening.

Uga Ulagalla named as Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in SL at Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Uga, a celebrated hospitality group in Sri Lanka, was victorious at the 14th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2022, when its flagship property Uga Ulagalla took home a win in the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka category.

Classic Travel completes marketing campaign with Singapore Tourism Board

Sri Lanka’s leading travel solutions provider Classic Travel proudly announced the successful completion of a three-month integrated digital marketing campaign carried out jointly with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Tourism stakeholders say more needed from reappointed minister

The tourism sector stakeholders yesterday welcomed the reappointment of Prasanna Ranatunga as the Tourism Minister but said more is expected under his leadership this time round.

Stellar performance from Aitken Spence MFL at National Logistics Awards

Aitken Spence maritime and freight logistics (MFL) sectors secured multiple awards at the inaugural National Logistics Awards ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA).

EFL 3PL shines with Gold at National Logistics Awards

EFL 3PL, a fully-owned subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, went beyond expectations, winning Gold in the large category for warehousing and distribution, at the prestigious National Logistics Awards organised by Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA).

HIP partners INSEE to create cement supply chain stability

An agreement was signed between Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (INSEE Cement) and Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) for the construction of the largest warehouse facility in Sri Lanka for dry bulk cargo inside a port.

CICT awarded as Most Efficient Terminal Operator at Global Ports Forum Awards

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) excelled recently at Global Ports Forum Awards 2021 and was awarded as the Most Efficient Terminal Operator for the year 2021.

Sri Lanka to manufacture legendary confectionery brand ‘Chupa Chups’

Perfetti Van Melle Lanka (Private) Ltd. announced the commencement of the local manufacturing of Chupa Chups, one of its most recognized and loved brands globally, becoming only the seventh country in the world to do so.

Totally Hooked gears up to offer memorable seafood dining experience

Seafood lovers in Colombo are in for a special treat as the city’s newest seafood restaurant - Totally Hooked - opened its doors to the public recently. Conveniently-located at 173, W.A Silva Mawatha, Colombo 06, Totally Hooked was ceremonially declared open amidst a gathering of guests.

Damro steps up efforts to support needy families

In light of the current economic and financial situation in Sri Lanka, Damro stepped up to extend a helping hand towards families who are facing extreme difficulties.

Shippers’ Council donates first logistics textbook to rural schools

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council implemented a book donation project where the mission was to join hands with CINEC to distribute the first Logistics Sinhala textbook titled ‘Logistics Sinhalen’ to rural schools in Sri Lanka.

NDB Bank signs MOU with Clean Ocean Force and LEADS

Rythm Foundation supports low-income, conflict-affected citizens

Rythm Foundation, the social impact arm of the global QI Group, embarked on a Sustainable Community Project (SCP) in Sri Lanka in 2019 to rebuild the lives of 500 low-income families in one of the country’s poorest districts post the Sri Lankan civil war.

Waters Edge launches ‘We Cares’ initiative

Waters Edge launched the ‘We Cares’ sustainability initiative recently to reduce the harmful impact on the environment by introducing sustainable practices to its daily work culture.

Abans launches ‘Study Buddy Nena Pahana’ to help students with uninterrupted studies

Abans recently launched the ‘Study Buddy Abans Nena Pahana’ CSR campaign in collaboration with the ITN as its media partner to support students.

HNB’s environmental sustainability journey receives ISO endorsement

Marking a key milestone in its sustainability journey, HNB PLC has been awarded the ISO 14064 certification by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund, recognising the country’s leading private bank’s commitment to quantify, report and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.