Baurs facilitates revisit of Swiss experts to assist efforts towards organic agriculture

In its continuous efforts to share scientific and practical solutions in enabling a successful conversion from conventional to organic farming, A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also known as Baurs, a name synonymous with pioneering the agriculture landscape in the country, recently facilitated a team of organic agri experts from Switzerland, who revisited Sri Lanka during early-February.

All Island Dairy Association holds 3rd Annual General Meeting

The third Annual General Meeting of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) was held recently on a virtual platform.

Export of coconuts and related products generated US $ 850mn in 2021: Ramesh

Plantations Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated that the export of coconuts and related products earned about US $ 850 million last year.

Glenanore Estate establishes all-time record price

Glenanore Estate achieved an all-time record price of Rs.1,060 per kg for an FBOPF1 grade in the Uva High Grown region, at the weekly tea auctions, which took place on March 1-2, 2022.

Delmar Estate continues to excel

Delmar Estate (Halgranoya) continued to excel with yet another all-time record price of Rs.1,000 per kg for a BOP1 grade in the Udapussellawa region, at the weekly tea auctions held on March 1-2, 2022.

Union Assurance Rewards Top Achievers at Mid-year Awards

Union Assurance PLC recently held the Mid-year Awards 2021 to honour its top achievers. Over 300 employees in the Agency cadre, Bancassurance, and Corporate sales divisions were recognised during the event for their exceptional performance.

CDASL gets new director board

The Condominium Developers Association of Sri Lanka (CDASL) has made several amendments and resolutions to issues faced by condominium developers over time in order to facilitate and expedite businesses processes for the rapid development of the sector.

Access Engineering makes swift progress in construction of T-Mall flyover in Kenya

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) is making swift progress in the construction of the T-Mall flyover and 05 foot bridges in Kenya and is well on schedule to be completed and handed over next year.

EliSh Development launches The Flemington 360° Nawala

EliSh Development Ltd., launches yet another historic condominium project-The Flemington 360° Nawala which offers nature inspired, convenient city living.

Seylan Bank partners Kedella Construction Expo 2022 for 9th year

Seylan Bank partnered with the largest construction and home décor trade show of the year, Kedella Construction Expo 2022, for the ninth consecutive year, as the Title Partner and Official Banking Partner. The exhibition will take place at BMICH on March 25th, 26th and 27th.

Avani Bentota Resort reopens doors to world

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held marking the official reopening of Avani Bentota Resort to the public and beckoning a new age in post-pandemic travel.

AFKLM Martin Air Cargo SL ends Customer Awards Evening on high note

Air France KLM Martin Air Cargo Sri Lanka (AFKLM Martin Air Cargo SL) concluded its annual Customer Awards Evening on a high note, at a glittering event held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

Skal Int’l Colombo holds 68th Annual General Meeting

The 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Skal International was held recently at Ramada in Colombo and Travel Talk Asia Managing Director Sk Dinushka Chandrasena was re-elected as President for the year 2022, with World Link Travels Managing Director Sk Ahintha Amarasinghe continuing as Vice President.

SLAITO hails Ella Odyssey

The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) has expressed its delight over the launch of the new train service from Kandy to Ella on a daily basis.

Huawei unveils IntelligentRAN wireless architecture

Huawei unveiled IntelligentRAN, its new wireless network architecture, at recently held Pre-MWC Briefing and Product and Solution Launch event.

Eguardian and Cybereason partner to protect companies from sophisticated cyberattacks

Eguardian, a leading Value-Added Distributor and a technology enabler in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, Cybereason, the XDR company, today announced a partnership to protect enterprises in Sri Lanka from sophisticated cyberattacks. Cybereason is the newest addition to Eguardian’s expanding portfolio of leading and innovative technology brands.

Calcey Technologies moves to dollar-pegged salaries

Calcey Technologies recently announced the rollout of a US$-pegged remuneration scheme for all employees.

CreativeHub enables effective B2B hybrid selling with ‘Marketrix’

CreativeHub provides organisations the opportunity to create a winning first impression with prospects by using Marketrix, an interactive platform for effective Business-to-Business (B2B) hybrid selling.

Mahindra & Mahindra launches SL’s first-ever locally assembled single cab

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) and Ideal Motors, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Ideal Group, announced the start of deliveries of the new Bolero City Pikup in Sri Lanka.

M&M upbeat on SL’s prospects; to ramp up production

India’s Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M), the first global auto major to invest in an assembly plant in Sri Lanka, remains upbeat on the country’s prospects, as it plans to gradually ramp up production while simultaneously increasing local value addition.

Quickson Motors wins Industry Excellence Silver award

Quickson Motors, Matara, a pioneer in the field of automotive spring manufacturing in the south, won the Silver award in the automotive and related products category, at the Industrial Excellence Awards organised by the Industrial Development Board (IDB).

Sujith Auto Electricals shines at Industrial Excellence Awards 2022

Sujith Auto Electricals (Pvt.) Ltd, Matara, operating for nearly two decades, has been able to secure the Silver award in the automotive assembly and automotive-related industries category, at the Industrial Excellence Awards ceremony organised by the Industrial Development Board (IDB).

NEM Construction procures TATA BLASTER tippers from DIMO

DIMO, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka and the only authorised distributor for TATA vehicles in the country, recently delivered 30 ‘TATA LPK 1618 Four Cube BLASTER’ tippers to NEM Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.

Uber partners with Transportation Ministry to promote road safety

Uber announced a partnership with the Road Safety Volunteers task force set up by the Transportation Ministry.

Mount Lotus Eye & ENT Hospital concludes free health camp

Mount Lotus Eye & ENT Hospital carried out its first-ever free health camp at the hospital premises in Mount Lavinia recently to mark the official inauguration of the hospital late last year.

Nithyakalyani holds 7th consecutive blood donation

Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery recently organized its 7th blood donation programme at its premises.

Lanka IOC supports Gothatuwa Maha Vidyalaya to combat COVID-19

In an effort to help schools carry on their activities during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Lanka IOC recently extended support to the Gothatuwa Maha Vidyalaya with the donations of equipments and accessories.

Macbertan donates accessories to Colombo South Teaching Hospital

Macbertan, a pioneer in the manufacturing of packaging solutions and heat insulation solutions in Sri Lanka, recently donated all bathroom fittings and accessories to completely renovate the toilets of Wards 24 and 25 of Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila.

AIA Insurance donates Rs. 1 mn to Cancer Society and Alzheimer’s Foundation

AIA Insurance successfully completed the virtual 100,000 steps challenge ‘Walk to Give with AIA Insurance’ on January 31 with the support of a large number of participants.

MillenniumIT ESP launches MillionPaths Foundation

Enterprise Solutions Provider MillenniumIT ESP launched its very own CSR arm ‘MillionPaths Foundation’, as a Guarantee Company.