Brandix Sri Lanka’s largest Corporate Blood Donor again

Brandix was once again felicitated as the country’s largest corporate blood donor, for the 12th consecutive year.

PB organizes blood donation camp to mark anniversary

To commemorate the bank’s 63rd anniversary, People’s Bank Welfare Department recently organized a blood donation camp at the Head Office in Colombo 2. The event was attended by Sujeewa Rajapakse – Chairman of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka - Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Nipunika Wijayarathne - Deputy General Manager (Banking Support Services), Anura Perera - Deputy General Manager (Risk Management), Manjula Dissanayake – Deputy General

Trash to Treasure’s charcoal briquettes to contribute to greener SL

A platform that has gained its spotlight is the Green Innovation Challenge by HackaDev, an overarching....

CCC launches 21st edition of Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2024....

Inaugural CMB Food Festival begins today

Green Path in Colombo will come alive today and tomorrow (4th and 5th), with the inaugural CMB Food Festival, presented by Coca-Cola. This new quarterly event, organized by HT Events, is designed to promote local entrepreneurship and enhance the tourism landscape of Colombo by showcasing its diverse culinary talents. The festival is a

Emirates offers Bulgari amenity kits for summer season

Emirates is offering First and Business Class customers a new collection of exclusive Bulgari amenity kits for the summer season. With a gradual introdu

SLT-Mobitel introduces ‘Snapchat Chill’ Social Combo Mobile Plan

SLT-Mobitel has introduced a first of its kind Snapchat Chill Social Combo Mobile Plan, specifically designed to empower the social media lovers to stay connected and share their moments by providing essential data and communication s

Medihelp Hospitals hosts Lifestyle Seminar on Prostate Cancer Prevention

Medihelp Hospitals in collaboration with Mount Elizabeth Singapore and IHH Patient Assistant Centre Sri Lanka Office, hosted a comprehensive lifestyle seminar aimed at educating the public on the prevention and prediction of prostate cancer.

KIST steps up to purchase surplus tomato harvest

Cargills’ KIST has stepped up once again to support farmers in need. KIST has purchased over 30 metric tons of surplus tomato on April 26th from local farmers in Gageyaya (Monaragala district), Welimada (Badulla district), and Wangiyakumbura (Badulla district). By doing so, the company ha

Thakral showcases DJI’s technological offerings

Thakral Group, the authorized distributor of DJI in Sri Lanka, unveiled “The Future of Possible” in Colombo recently. This exclusive

Samsung Sri Lanka secures top honour at LMD Awards

Samsung Sri Lanka became the Category Winner in the ‘Home Electronics’ category at the LMD Readers’ Most Loved Brands Awards 2024 recently. This accomplish

Latest Brandix ESG report examines environmental stewardship within sector

Sri Lanka’s premier apparel solutions provider Brandix released its 2022/23 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report this

Citizens Development Business Finance’s Act Early for Autism project wins Best Project Sustainability Award

In an absolute win for responding to the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects one in 93 children between the ages of 18 to 24 months in Sri Lanka, ‘Act Early for Autism’, which is a Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) project,

Climate change to cost US $ 38tn by 2050: German study

A recent study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has projected staggering global damages from

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect Commemorating World Water Day 2024

Sino Lanka Power Gen and Softlogic Glomark take the Next Big Step in Sri Lanka’s Future with Solar Power

SLPG, a prominent facilitator of solar power systems, is excited to announce its new partnership with Softlogic Glomark, launching solar systems in six different locations across Sri Lanka. With a combined capacity of 982.43 kWp, this endeavor signifies a significant step towards renewable energy adoption. Notably, Softlogic Glomark – Negombo leads

American Premium commemorates World Water Day with OrphanCare

As the world commemorates the World Water Day, American Water’s commitment to corporate social responsibility shines through as it joins hands with OrphanCare, an independent trust dedicated towards making a positive impact on the live

IMRA honours for outstanding women

The All Ceylon Muslim Women’s Association (ACMWA), a venerable organisation with a 71-year legacy, proudly hosted the inaugural IMRA Awards to recognise the exceptional accomplishments of Muslim women in Sri Lanka. Held on March 3 at S

Prima KottuMee-Treats partner Battle of Blues

As the excitement peaks in anticipation of the Battle of the Blues, Prima KottuMee and Prima Treats prepare to take on the role of ‘Specialty Food Partner’ for the 15th year running.

MAS holds Eco Go Beyond Awards Ceremony

MAS Holdings, South Asia’s leading apparel tech company, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability education with the completion of the Eco Go Beyond Sustainable Schools Programme 2023 Awards Ceremony, held at MAS Athena in Thulhiriya, re

Oceanswell-Greenpeace South Asia conduct cetacean surveys

Greenpeace South Asia and Sri Lankan marine conservation organisation Oceanswell have just returned to Colombo following the successful completion of cetacean visual and acoustic surveys in the high seas of the Indian Ocean, aboard the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior. The scientific survey wa

Lumala introduces Eco Hauler e-bike carts

In a sustained commitment spanning over three decades, City Cycle Industries Manufacturing (Pvt.) Ltd, better known as Lumala, has consistently led the eco-friendly innovation charge in Sri Lanka’s bicycle industry. A testament to its innovation an

Top Forum calls on govt. to step up awareness on plastic pollution

By Ishan Sheriffdeen  With Sri Lanka generating over 900 metric tons of plastic waste daily, of which only 5 percent is recycled, the majority ends up in landfills or unregulated dumps. Such plastic waste enters waterways, eventually finding its way into the ocean, impacting aquatic and marine life, and contaminating food chains that affect both land animals and humans. As such, plastic pollution is one of the key environmental challenges for the

Plasticcycle removes over 1 MT of plastic waste from sea beds

Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group & The Pearl Protectors (TPP), held the official partnership ceremony of the “Cleaner Seabeds for Sri Lanka Expedition” on 30th January. The ceremony was aligned with the 21st dive at the Palagala North Reef in Dehiwala and included an awareness session for the invitees about the diving and clean-up process, safety standards maintained by the PADI-certified volunteer diver

Sri Lanka to launch first-ever apparel roadshow in UK

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), along with SLASA, the Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK, and JAAF, will host the ’Sourced Sri Lanka – Textile & Apparel Roadshow’ in London in June 2024.

People’s Bank commemorates anniversary with contribution to Sri Dalada Maligawa

People’s Bank recently made a contribution to the Buddhist Welfare Scholarship Fund of the Sri Dalada Maligawa as a social service in commemoration of their 60th anniversary.

Ceylinco Life donates respiratory equipment to Matara General Hospital

The District General Hospital Matara is the latest beneficiary of a Ceylinco Life initiative to provide essential equipment to hospitals treating patients with respiratory failure.

Shield lends helping hand to govt.’s vaccination drive

Shield, a leading hand sanitizer brand of Hemas Consumer Brands has once again stepped forward to support the nation’s course in curbing the Covid-19 outbreak.

Sri Lanka High Commission in Nairobi unveils Kenya’s first Buddha statue together with LOLC

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya has installed a statue of Lord Gautama Buddha outside the premises of the Chancery building.

People’s Bank helps family of deceased Army officer to commemorate anniversary

People’s Bank in commemoration of its 60th anniversary, People’s Bank joined hands with the Gamunu watch of Rathnapura, Kuruwita Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Army to assist the grief stricken family of a retired and deceased Officer of the Sri Lanka Army by offering financial assistance to completethe construction of their house in Udawela, Opanayake, Pelmadulla.