Citi and CCC embark on 2nd phase of rural economic empowerment programme

The ‘Rural Economic Empowerment Programme’ initiated by the Citibank in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Hatton National Bank in June 2015 has assisted over 400 rural entrepreneurs in four rural villages namely; Beralapanathara in Matara district, Dadayamkanda in Ratnapura district, Weheragala in Anuradhapura district and Udappuwa in Puttalam district. 

Bank of Ceylon staff donates aid to flood victims

The staff of the Bank of Ceylon raised voluntary donations to aid victims of the national disaster that has occurred due to torrential rain and massive landslides. 

Abans Environmental Services spearheads relief efforts to flood-affected areas

In response to the marked need exhibited by communities displaced due to the recent torrential rains and mudslides, Abans Environmental Services has undertaken an active integral role in providing assistance to flood-affected areas. 

CTC donates relief items worth Rs.13 mn to flood and landslide victims

Responding to the recent flood disaster, Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) and its employees promptly took action to donate flood relief items worth over Rs. 13 million to victims of floods and landslides in several areas of the country. 

Airtel supports disaster victims with technology

Bharti Airtel pioneered to assist those who are affected by the recent floods. Anyone can locate a missing Airtel customer through the number 0752443443 to find the last location of their loved ones during the disaster. 

People’s Bank helps flood victims across Sri Lanka

As torrential rains recently wreaked havoc across fifteen districts of the island, People’s Bank expeditiously contributed to aid those who were victimized. 

NSB launches flood relief initiative

As the first phase of the relief programme initiated by NSB on behalf of the public affected by the recent adverse weather conditions and floods, stocks of bottled drinking water was distributed among the public in need of fresh water in identified areas.

NDB takes action to control spread of dengue in selected areas

Renowned for its beauty and sought for its tropical climate, Sri Lanka was able to successfully make its journey of becoming the Wonder of Asia.  

Sampath Bank’s Green Inventor opens doors for eco-friendly inventions from Lankan universities

Committing to a sustainable future, Sampath Bank launched the Green Inventor competition, a platform for inventors to showcase their talent and work towards environmental protection and conservation. 

Insee Ecocycle CEA drive nation’s waste management initiative

Rapid urbanization, improved living standards, population growth and changing consumer patterns have resulted in an alarming increase in waste, making waste management a national issue. The total municipal solid waste generation in the country is estimated at 6,500 metrictons (MT) per day. 

Mobitel gives gift of clear vision to over 16,000 customers

Mobitel took its ‘We care. Always’ pledge a step further by organizing its 16th ‘Eye clinic project’ on 27th May. 

Pan Asia Bank launches Swashakthi credit facility scheme to support micro and SME businesses

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing and most innovative bank, Pan Asia Bank recently launched Swashakthi credit facility scheme under the government’s national programme to create one million employment opportunities via micro and SME businesses. 

Unilever’s Arunella project works with communities on sustainable waste management

The Arunella Waste Management project spearheaded by Unilever Sri Lanka’s Ceytea Factory in Agarapathana recently eliminated completely the waste being dumped in and around the Kothmala Oya in the surrounding towns of Dayagama, Agarapathana, Gleinline, Holbrook and Nagasena.

Clogard Fresh Blast Gel provides safe drinking water to NC schoolchildren

Clean drinking water is a basic necessity for healthy living. However, not everyone in Sri Lanka has easy access to safe drinking water. Having understood the battle against water-borne health hazards, Clogard, the flagship product of Hemas Manufacturing, initiated a novel campaign to provide 

HNB assists HelpAge to perform free cataract surgeries

Continuing in its efforts to restore the vision of needy citizens in the country, Sri Lanka’s premier private sector commercial bank, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) recently made a financial donation to HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) to conduct free cataract surgeries for underprivileged senior citizens.

Kaushal Rajapaksa: A visionary leader in recycling sector

His vision is to establish a Global Recycling Village in Sri Lanka utilizing state-of-the-art technology from around the world. The idea might seem far-fetched to many but for Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa it is a very vivid dream that has slowly but surely become clearer and  more attainable.

Can-Sur-Vive Trust-Jetwing to conduct next CSR programme on June 4

The Can-Sur-Vive Trust of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Jetwing group will conduct ‘Can-Sur-Vive’ (Apekshawaka Udawak) corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme for the sixth occasion on June 4, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., at Lanka Hospitals, 10th floor auditorium.

Seylan Pahasara opens 126th library

The 126th library of Seylan Pahesara was successfully developed and handed over to the students of J/Imaiyaanan G T M Vidyalam in the Jaffna District. 

CEA visits Insee Cement to learn from waste management practices

Insee Cement plays an important and responsible role in conducting sound waste management practices. The company was recently re-branded when it was acquired by Siam City Cement Company, a leading cement manufacturer in Thailand. 

Litro Gas Lanka initiates programme to honour mothers across nation

Celebrating the unique power of mothers, Litro Gas Lanka initiated the ‘Garu Ammawarun Wenuwen’ programme to assist deserving mothers across the island to avail themselves of free gas cookers and other cooking effects when they first purchase Litro Gas cylinders (12.5kg or 5kg). 

‘Senehe Siyapatha’ provides homes to Aranayaka disaster victims

Through generous donations channeled from Dialog subscribers, tripled in value through a donation by Dialog Axiata and further supplemented by support in civil construction services from the tri-forces enabled the handing of the ‘Senehe Siyapatha’ Senehase Gammanaya consisting 30 houses to victims of the Aranayaka landslide, in the Kegalle district. 

LSV launches accelerator programme for green biz

With the aim of supporting and assisting social entrepreneurs interested in starting up businesses that address environmental issues, Lanka Social Ventures (LSV), with an investment of Rs. 1.5 million inaugurated an accelerator programme for green businesses.

Etisalat partakes in Aamisa Pooja during Vesak

Enriching the lives of Sri Lankans beyond connectivity, this Vesak Etisalat Sri Lanka partook in Aamisa Pooja through a series of dansalas hosted in seven cities. 

Port City introduces livelihood support programmes for Negombo fishermen

A number of development programmes to improve the livelihood of fisher folk and provide them with financial benefits have been launched by the Colombo Port City in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development.  

Litro Gas Lanka provides modern LPG cooking facilities to 100 places of worship

Celebrating International Vesak Day 2017, Litro Gas Lanka Limited, the largest importer and supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka plans to provide modern cooking facilities to 100 selected places of worship across the island. 

Lanka Social Ventures to launch Green Business Accelerator programme

Sri Lanka is facing a multitude of environmental concerns resulting from pollution of water and soil caused by excessive use of agro chemicals, disposal of non-degradable items such as plastic polythene to water ways and soil, illegal felling of trees, mining of sand in river beds etc. 

Biodiversity Sri Lanka to commemorate International Day of Biological Diversity

Biodiversity Sri Lanka will commemorate the International Day of Biological Diversity which falls on 22nd May each year, with an evening session on the UN designated theme for 2017: ‘Biodiversity and  sustainable tourism’.

Kanrich Finance launches ‘Kanrich Liya Saviya’ Avurudu fair in Kandy

With a rich and trusted heritage of over 45 years, Kanrich Finance has always been in the forefront as a pioneer financial institute in Sri Lanka. 

CDB ‘Pariganaka Piyasa’ fosters ICT literacy for 12,000 students

It has been ten years since Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) began its unique CSR initiative of Pariganaka Piyasa aimed at making IT literacy inclusive across the nation. 

HNB Assurance join hands with CCPSL for second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) entered into an MOU with the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) recently with the sole objective of educating the general public on a number of causes which has an immense impact on a healthy lifestyle.