Coca-Cola collects 4.5 tonnes PET bottles in Katharagama

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd. recently supported and sponsored the collection and clean-up of PET bottles following the large crowds gathered at the Kataragama Perahera Festival. 

ComBank’s ‘Raindrops’ project to combat CKDu enters phase 2

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has commenced the second phase of its‘Raindrops’ project to combat Chronic Kidney Disease of an unknown origin (CKDu) following the resounding success of the first phase in whichthe Bank in 2016 donated 5,000 litre storage tanks for rainwater harvesting to 25 families in Ginnoruwa in the Girandurukotte area.

Deen Brothers completes first floor of Sanghawasa

With the pioneering aim to increase accommodation facilities for the Sangha who pursue their education at Kotuwegoda Sri Jayasumanarama Viharaya, Matara, Najeeb Deen, Managing Director of Deen Brothers (Pvt) Ltd completed the first floor of the Sanghawasa with a personal contribution worth over Rs. 4 million along with financial support provided by the residents in the area. 

Seylan opens 130th library in Ampara district

In line with its iconic CSR initiative to uplift and empower rural libraries under ‘Seylan Pahasara’,

Auxenta partners with Sri Lanka’s largest international ICT event

Auxenta Inc., an innovative software and QA engineering services and technology product consulting company, headquartered in Silicon Valley, with operations in Colombo, has entered into a partnership with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) as ‘Innovation Partner’ for the National IT Conference 2017.

Senehe Siyapatha to provide relief for flood and landslide victims

‘Seneha Siyapatha’, an initiative to provide relief for victims of natural perils by Dialog Axiata commenced the next phase of operations to build a housing project for victims of the 2017 floods and landslides in Eheliyagoda and Kotapala. 

Green Energy Champion Sri Lanka 2017 goes carbon neutral

The Carbon Consulting Company, an institution that conducts strategies which measure, manage, mitigate, maximize and help elevate and acknowledge client recognition levels among its stakeholders recently launched the second edition of the Green Energy Champion Sri Lanka 2017 (GEC II) Initiative.

SDB holds Lakdaru scholarship seminar in Galle

SDB bank has organized an island wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade-Five students. 

Blood donation camp to commemorate People’s Bank 56th Anniversary

Commemorating the 56th Anniversary of People’s Bank, a blood donation camp was held recently at the People’s Bank Staff Training College in Colombo. 

Insee promotes drug and alcohol abuse prevention through performing arts

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer, Insee Cement recently joined hands with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) and Sri Lanka Police to conduct an effective drug awareness campaign that reached over 1,700 school children aged from 14 to 18 in 23 schools in Aruakkalu, Puttalam and Galle. 

SJMS donates water purification plant to Bogaswewa Vidyalaya

The CSR and Welfare Division of SJMS Associates, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, donated a water purification plant to Bogaswewa Vidyalaya of Bogaswewa in Vavuniya, bordering Anuradhapura District

Sampath Bank commences restoration of Ambagaswewa in Kahatagasdigiliya

Sampath Bank embarked on the restoration of the Ambagaswewa in Kahatagasdigiliya under its “Wewata Jeewayak” programme recently.

NSB helps HelpAge Sri Lanka’s medical and eye camps

National Savings Bank (NSB), the largest savings bank in Sri Lanka has taken yet another giant step towards HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) to conduct free Mobile  medical  and eye camps around the country.

President declares 28th e-Thilina computer lab at Royal College Polonnaruwa

A state-of-the-art computer laboratory with 20 computers and internet facilities was donated to Royal College, Polonnaruwa recently under the innovative ‘e-Thilina’ initiative, corporate social responsibility (CSR) collaboration between ESOFT and Sirasa Television. 

Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Kiri Vehera and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya

The 2017 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka were illuminated by Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC. The illumination is done under the theme ‘Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’.

UTE showcase world class training centre and workshop to students

United Tractor and Equipment (Pvt) Ltd (UTE) decided to show Advanced Level students who aspire to be Automotive Engineers what it’s like to be trained in the world class UTE-CAT state-of-the-art multi-million dollar training center.

Siddhalepa conducts ayurveda clinic for Prime Minister office staff

Siddhalepa, the leading ayurvedic hospital which organizes a series of ayurveda clinics for government employees to maintain their good health in order to serve the nation better, recently conducted a historic ayurveda clinic at Prime Minister’s office in Colombo recently.

DFCC Bank at Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards for fifth consecutive year

DFCC Bank was awarded a Certificate of Merit for ‘Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement’ at the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards organised by the Global Sustainable Finance Network which was recently held at the Karlsruhe City Hall, Germany.

SDB holds Lakdaru grade-five scholarship seminars

SDB bank held a series of seminars for students facing the grade-five scholarship exam this year. Organized as a CSR initiative under SDB’s Lakdaru children’s savings account, the bank holds these seminars every year throughout the country to support and encourage students to successfully face and overcome the first big hurdle in their lives. SDB has also organized a Bodhi Puja pinkama on 18th August at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Hirdaramani Woven Puthukudiyruppu factory achieves Leed Platinum status

Hirdaramani Woven Puthukudiyruppu was awarded the Leed Platinum certification established by the US Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). 

Virtusa recognized for ‘Best Use of CSR Practices’ at Sri Lanka CSR Leadership Awards 2017

Virtusa Corporation received the award for Best Use of CSR Practices in the IT Industry at the Sri Lanka CSR Leadership Awards 2017 held at the Taj Samudra recently.

Hayleys Puritas Sath Diyawara delivers clean water to two more villages

Puritas Sath Diyawara endeavour has extended its clean drinking water project with two more Reverse Osmosis plants.

Ford brings clean drinking water to Kattumurivu village

Ford Motor Company, together with its local distribution partner, Future Automobiles (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC, collaborated with World Vision Lanka (WVL) to provide safe drinking water to 223 families in the Kattumurivu Village, Vaharai.

President appoints Channa Wijesekara as TVEC member

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Channa Wijesekara as a Member of the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) on 14 July for a period of four years at the request of Skills Development and Vocational Training Minister Chandima Weerakkody. 

Janashakthi recognized for commitment to society at Fintelekt Insurance Awards

Janashakthi Insurance PLC was recognized for its work as a responsible corporate citizen at the Fintelekt Insurance Awards 2017 held in Mumbai, India, recently.

Kia donates Rs.15mn to build preschool in Sri Lanka

Children of the Dikkowita area in Hendala have received a new purpose-built pre-school thanks to the generosity of a group of Korean students and funding support from Korean car maker Kia.

Harpic pledges to contribute sales proceeds to support sanitation access

Sri Lanka’s number one toilet cleaning brand, Harpic pledged to contribute a percentage from the sale of each Harpic 500ml bottle of its popular toilet cleaner range, reaffirming its commitment to the national campaign to build 300 toilets. 

Ceylinco Life donates classrooms to primary schools in Wellawaya and Talawa

Primary grade students at two schools in Talawa and Wellawaya need no longer learn in temporary shelters or under trees, thanks to the generosity of Ceylinco Life.

NDB together with British Council awards 200 English Teachers

NDB together with British Council awarded the successful candidates who completed the ‘English for Teaching’ training programme.

People’s Bank Sisu Udana awards grade-five scholarship achievers

People’s Bank offers Grade-five scholarship students an opportunity to win valuable scholarships through its Sisu Udana  savings account.