Hemas-MEPA partner to address marine plastic pollution

Evergreen Shipping Agency Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a joint venture between Hemas Transportation (Pvt.) Ltd and Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Limited, partnered with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to address marine pollution in Sri Lanka.

Nestomalt ‘Buddhi Prabhodaya’ helps students be 100% ready for GCE ALs

Nestlé Nestomalt is conducting the ‘Buddhi Prabhodaya’ webinar series for the second consecutive year, to support the students sitting for their GCE A/Ls in February 2022.

HTS Group awarded for donation of hotel for quarantine centre

HTS Group bagged a much-coveted CSR Project of the Year award at Business Excellence Awards 2021, organised by Business World International Organisation and Best Social Services Company Award, at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2021, organised by SAPS.

Assetline Leasing to uplift Northern economy and people

Assetline Leasing Company Limited (ALCL) recently introduced several projects as part of its efforts to further develop its operations in the Northern province.

Brandix presents ‘Ran Daru Thilina’ for 6th year with Education Ministry

Brandix Apparel Limited continued its annual ‘Ran Daru Thilina’ programme for the sixth consecutive year, providing 8,354 children of Brandix Associates with schoolbags and stationery items for the new school year.

Tourism Ministry to launch incentive scheme for DMCs, travel agents and hoteliers

The Tourism Ministry yesterday announced that an incentive scheme will be launched to encourage hotels and travel agencies to attract more tourists to the country.​​

Airline Representatives Assn. plans out key initiatives for the future

The 28th Annual General Meeting of The Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives (SLAAR), was held on October 28th at the Taj Samudra hotel Colombo and the newly elected committee held their first committee meeting recently to plan out activities for the year ahead.

EKTC prepares for hospitality industry growth with new GM appointments

This month, EKTC announced two new appointments that embody the company’s mission to blend this commitment to functionality with a smooth and stylish workflow in commercial spaces; Thushara Gunawardhana assumes his responsibilities as General Manager-Sales and Business Development while Ajantha Vitharanage takes on the role of General Manager-Engineering.

Launches futuristic new logo

William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT celebrates 7th Annual Graduation

William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT celebrated its 07th Annual Graduation at the Shangri- La Hotel Colombo, for the graduating batches of Hospitality Management, Event Management & Commercial Cookery, joined by family, friends and industry partners who have dedicated and invested into the future of the coming pioneers and innovators who will go on into the tourism and hospitality industry.

Sail Lanka Yachting Group to replicate marine training project in North of Sri Lanka to upskill youth

Sail Lanka Yachting Group (SLYG) and Building a Future Foundation (BAFF) are to replicate in the North of Sri Lanka, their successful boat-building and marine training project for youth.

SriLankan announces codeshare arrangement with American Airlines

SriLankan Airlines announced that the airline reestablished a codeshare arrangement with American Airlines in December 2021, which is expected to offer customers enhanced connectivity and travel options across North America and Europe.

Private sector wants no govt. input in salary bargaining process

Sri Lanka’s private sector employers, led by the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), yesterday urged the government to refrain from forcing them to pay the Rs.5000 allowance to their employees and said their financial difficulties have been worsened by the ongoing foreign exchange crisis and global supply issues.

Rubber sector joins in call to govt. to immediately fix forex crisis

The local rubber industry joined in the chorus yesterday in calling on the government to step up and urgently resolve the ongoing foreign exchange and debt crisis, as the sector is coming under pressure, adding to a long list of woes already faced.

Advisory Council formed for automobile assembling and automobile components manufacturing industries

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansha recently appointed the chairman and members of the Advisory Council of the Automobile Assembling and Automobile Components Manufacturing Industries in Sri Lanka.

Exide powers SLT Speedup Katukurunda 2021

Browns Exide powered SLT Speedup Katukurunda 2021, which was recently concluded at the SLAF racetrack in Katukurunda.

DPMC’s Workshop Madapatha introduces facility for maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles

Marking another milestone, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited recently introduced a facility for the maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles at DPMC Workshop in Madapatha.

People’s Leasing and Indra Traders sign MOU to offer better deals to customers

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC recently signed a MOU with Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd to launch a special business promotional programme.

HNB Finance introduces Auto Loan facility for motor vehicle purchases

Spearheading innovative customer-centric financial services, HNB Finance PLC recently announced its ‘Auto Loan’ scheme, enabling customers to obtain a loan to purchase a motor vehicle.

Abans brings latest Apple Watch Series 7 to Lankan customers

Abans, the authorized reseller and service provider for Apple products in Sri Lanka brings you the Apple Watch Series 7 featuring the largest and most advanced Apple Watch display ever - a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.

Oriflame Sri Lanka unveils future plans and felicitates top performers for 2021

Oriflame Sri Lanka has broken barrier and emerged stronger in 2021 despite the challenges of the pandemic and the shift of the socio-economic climate.

Hameedia promotes employee health and fitness with ‘Cycle to Work’ programme

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand that is synonymous with style and quality,has launched an employee health programme named ‘Cycle To Work’ to encourage employees to commute to office on bicycles to enhance their fitness and remain healthy.

Samsung Upgrade Festival extended due to popular demand

Samsung recently announced their widely acclaimed Upgrade Festival has been further extended due to popular demand until the end of January 2022.

Expolanka partners Sarvodaya to launch women’s empowerment initiative

In an effort to facilitate opportunities for Sri Lankan female-led entrepreneurship, globally diversified conglomerate Expolanka partnered with Sarvodaya to launch the ‘Sabrina Yusoof Women’s Empowerment Initiative.

Amana Bank recognises children’s savings account holder with top District Rank in O/L

Amana Bank recently recognised one of its Children Savings Account holders who achieved a District 1st Rank (Kegalle) at the 2020 GCE Ordinary Level Examination.

Atlas Sip Savi adds value to lives of underprivileged children

Atlas, Sri Lanka’s stationery and learning brand, conducted the annual Ridi Viharaya Outreach Programme to donate school supplies for 2,300 underprivileged children for the 19th consecutive year.

People’s Bank Buddhist Society donates house to needy family

Marking the occasion of People’s Bank’s 60th anniversary, and as part of the bank’s ongoing housing project, the People’s Bank Buddhist Society presented a brand new home located in Mulleriyawa North, to a needy family.

Solex funds drinking water project in Gothameegama

Solex yet again stepped forward with a major corporate project in the remote village of Gothameegama, Katharagama. This project is yet another milestone in the organizations concern towards the society and helping the underprivileged with the most essential item- ‘clean drinking water’.

INSEE Cement’s annual medical camp at Aruwakkalu benefits over 300 villagers

INSEE Cement conducted its Annual Medical Camp for underserved communities in and around Aruwakkalu.

Sampath Bank continues to ramp up efforts to protect environment

Sampath Bank is one responsible enterprise that has continued to champion the cause of the environment.