MAS Intimates opens Intermediate Care Centre to assist COVID-19 patients in North-Western Province

MAS Intimates, the largest division of Sri Lanka’s leading apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, established an Intermediate Care Centre consisting of 450 beds which was opened on July 1st.

Gamma and Interpharm donate high-end ventilator to LRH

Kalana Hewamallika, Chairman, Interpharm (Pvt) Ltd and Gamma Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd handed over a neonatal/pediatric ventilator, a prime requirement at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) to Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe, Pediatric Cardiologist in response to his request, at a recent ceremony.

HNBA & HNBGI together donate medical equipment

As part of its social stewardship initiative HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) recently made donations of urgently needed medical equipment and supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.

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.

Ceylinco Life donates dry rations to Colombo daily wage earners

Staff of Ceylinco Life engaged in a humanitarian operation in June to provide dry rations to daily wage earners who were unable to find adequate food for their families due to the travel restrictions imposed to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the Colombo District.

Climate strike

Climate-strike is the latest addition to the Collins Dictionary. Witnessing frequent, extreme weather disasters around the world combined with youth generated mass protests demanding immediate action by Governments, uphold climate change as one of the most intriguing topics of 2019 and over the past decade. Disastrous weather events causing national emergencies

Poor nations pay price

We believe that climate change is one of the greatest threats that we, as Sri Lankans, will face in the future. Therefore, we intend to provide our readers with local and international content with the objective to educate and inspire. We would also like to learn from our valued readers about any ongoing initiatives in making Sri Lanka a more sustainable nation.

The man who saved a Spanish island from over-development

Roadside billboards and high-rise hotels are banned on Spain’s holiday island of Lanzarote - a legacy of visionary artist Caesar Manrique, whose birth a century ago is being celebrated this year.

Protecting world biodiversity and ending poaching - UK pledges millions of dollars

Currently, more than 28,000 species are threatened with extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species - the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.

Protests, petitions as green spaces in Indian cities vanish

Just hours after the high court dismissed petitions against cutting trees in a heavily wooded area in suburban Mumbai for a metro rail depot, hundreds of protesters swarmed the site, crying and clinging to trees as the felling began.

Union Manushyathwaya forms endeavours to deliver positive contributions toward community

The CSR initiatives of Union Assurance PLC (UA) are centered on one, strongly championed objective - creating healthy and happy communities around the country.

People’s Bank Sisu Udana awards new Grade 1 entrants

People’s Bank has introduced a special programme to inculcate the habit of saving in children, from the first day of school.

Ceylinco Life donates classrooms to schools in Chilaw and Mutur

Students of two rural schools whose classrooms were in temporary shelters have been provided purpose-built classrooms buildings under Ceylinco Life’s on-going community initiative that supports disadvantaged schools around Sri Lanka.

Ceylon Guardian leads skills development programme for women in south

The Youth to Nation Foundation (YNF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Ceylon Guardian, conducted a workshop in Hambantota recently to impart training on manufacturing footwear.

Arpico Finance-SSC partner to construct a pavilion

Arpico Finance Company PLC (AFC) will put its mark on Sri Lanka’s most historic cricketing venue, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), by sponsoring the construction of a pavilion that will have a 1,000 seat capacity spread over three levels.

Premium International hosts blood donation camp at LRH

Premium International (Pvt.) Ltd recently organised a blood donation campaign at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for children in Colombo.  This was a voluntary blood donation drive organised by Premium International in order to strengthen the national campaign, which has been initiated by the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).

JAT Holdings reiterates commitment to sustainability with multitude of projects

In an effort to further reiterate its strong commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, JAT Holdings carried out several corporate sustainability-related projects throughout 2017. The projects focused on a wide spectrum of areas including commitment to business sustainability, environmental sustainability, employee recognition and welfare, sports and recreation and community service.

Brandix offers gifts of stationery, school bags to 7,600 children

Over 7,600 children of associates of the Brandix family ushered in the new school year on a positive note, receiving gifts of stationery, a school bag each and other school essentials from Brandix, under the company’s employee welfare initiative, ‘Ran Daru Thilina’.

Hirdaramani partners with Patagonia for reforestation project

As part of its sustainable approach to business, the Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer, Hirdaramani Group, partnered with US retailer, Patagonia, to plant 4,000 trees to aid the ‘Hiniduma Bio-Link Project’ in the south-west of Sri Lanka. 

Sirio assists restoration of over 65 houses damaged from Badalgama tornado

Sirio, a leading export oriented apparel company in Badalgama engaged in a massive CSR programme, where the company offered financial assistance to restore 65 houses of Sirio Ltd employees and people in the vicinity who suffered heavy losses due to the recent tornado in Badalgama, which caused heavy damage to houses.

KIU offers scholarships to children of tea small holders

Tea Small Holdings Development Authority’s award ceremony was successfully held recently at KIU Auditorium.KIU launched Rs.500,000 worth of scholarships to children of tea small holders at the event. 

Biodiversity Sri Lanka heads project to reforest Kanneliya Conservation Forest

Biodiversity Sri Lanka in partnership with Forest Department, IUCN Sri Lanka and Private sector partners have decided to initiate a pilot project to reforest a 10 hectare block in the Kanneliya Conservation Forest that has been completely degraded due to human activity by applying an ecological restoration modelling approach.

Hemas Piyawara unveils childcare center at Welikada prison

Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF), the CSR arm of Hemas Holdings PLC together with the Welikada Prison Department, unveiled the newly refurbished Child Care Center on February 4th 2018, at the Welikada prison complex.

SDB Bank hosts Lakdaru Award Ceremony 2017

SDB bank organised a special award ceremony for Lakdaru account holders who have qualified grade five scholarship examinations in 2017, G.C.E. O/L examinations in 2016 and Facebook Art Competition winners and the grand felicitation was held at the National Youth Centre, Maharagama on January 27th 2018, which gathered over 1,500 participants.

Fashion Bug hosts Sisu Dirimaga career guidance programme for students

One of the country’s leading clothing retailers, Fashion Bug conducted and hosted an effective career guidance programme under its progressive Sisu Dirimaga CSR programme at Zahira College, Hambantota.

Hettigoda Group donates school bags for year one students

All year one students who began a new chapter in their young lives, at Sri Dharmarama Maha Vidyalaya, Ratmalana, the initial lap of the long journey of education received new school bags with the compliments of  Siddhalepa.

Hayleys Puritas Sathdiyawara wins big At Energy Globe World Awards 2017

Puritas, a subsidiary of Haycarb Group and a member of Hayleys PLC was announced the world winner in the category of Water, for its acclaimed Hayleys’ Puritas Sathdiyawara project for providing clean drinking water to people with chronic kidney disease through its reverse osmosis water purification systems and comprehensive strategic village upliftment.

SLT celebrates 160th anniversary by empowering 160 schools

The leading telecommunication in the country, Sri Lanka Telecom celebrated its 160th anniversary by conducting programmes to share knowledge and technology with schools in rural areas, enhance the well-being and protect the environment.

Strathspey Estate opens cultural hall

Maskeliya Plantations PLC managed Strathspey Estate in Upcot constructed a cultural hall at the cost of  Rs. 3.8 million, and was opened on 18th January, in Ladbroke Division of Strathspey Estate, Upcot.

Habitat for Humanity on mission to forge ‘Partnerships with Purpose’

Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka (HFHSL) President and Chairman of the National Board of Directors Lakshan Madurasinghe’s unique Habitat journey started with him volunteering at a Habitat Build event, and thereafter led to over a decade long partnership with HFHSL.