Brewing up change under COVID-19: Transforming how tea is bought and sold in Sri Lanka

Picking, sorting, processing, and grading tea leaves make up the fabric of life in Sri Lanka. And ensuring that people around the globe

Community Standards Enforcement Report, May 2020 Edition

Today Facebook is publishing the fifth edition of their Community Standards Enforcement Report, providing metrics on how well they enforced their policies from October 2019

Litro Gas Lanka raises the bar in COVID – 19 supply and delivery response

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd, Sri Lanka’s undisputed market leader and supplier of LP Gas to the nation stepped up a multi-faceted and swift response to serve Sri Lankans

Lifebuoy Effective Against Covid-19 Coronavirus In Laboratory Tests

Lifebuoy is the first soap brand to confirm its liquid hand wash and alcohol-based hand sanitiser* are over 99.9% effective against COVID-19 Coronavirus1

Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) comes forward to assist daily wage earners

Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF), a licensed Finance Company approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has come forward to assist in the battle

Small sellers selling BIG online

Trade as we knew has rapidly transformed within the past two months with the unforeseen curfew and lockdown states due to COVID-19.

John Keells Properties stays ahead of the curve with 3D virtual tours of Cinnamon Life and TRI-ZEN apartments

John Keells Properties has announced that in order to accommodate prospective buyers moving forward with their apartment searches,

Sri Lankan Brand Island Tea Co. conducts CSR in Philippines

Sri Lankan retail tea chain Brand Island Tea Co.®️ continues to engage in distributing Pure Ceylon Milk Teas for the refreshment of frontline staff at hospitals treating Covid-19 patients in the western regions of Philippines.

Xiaomi Sri Lanka pledged LKR 2 million for the fight against Covid-19 outbreak

I hope everyone is staying indoors and safe. In these extraordinary times, your well-being is the most important thing. It is very essential to

Microsoft launches Imagine Cup Junior with endorsement from Ministry of Education, extends deadline for AI for Good Challenge

Microsoft recently unveiled a global student competition in Sri Lanka, encouraging youth between the ages of 13 to 18 to learn about technology

Ministry of Education and Nestlé launch Sri Lanka’s first official ‘Nutrition and Wellness’ (Poshanayai Suwadiviyai) e-learning programme - Nestlé Healthy Kids

With close to 4.5 million Sri Lankan school children at home, e-learning has taken on a special new significance. To help parents teach

Nikitha Grero – Message for Lyceum Panadura’s 20th Anniversary  

Standing up tall and proud on this day, I am pleased to write down a message to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Lyceum Panadura.

Dialog Axiata Commences Critical ICU Development at Negombo General Hospital

As the first stage of the recently pledged Rs. 200 Million towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals selected by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, commenced immedi

Seylan Bank PLC staff contributed a days salary and the bank contributed the equal amount to fight COVID-19

Seylan Bank staff apart from delivering essential services, contributed a days salary and the bank contributed the equal amount to fight COVID-19 in the country.

SampathCards reaffirms status as the ’Responsible Choice,’ during times of hardship

In an effort to lessen the financial struggles that cardholders may face during this uncertain period, SampathCards has implemented a series of measures

Suren cooke launches electrostatic disinfection technology to combat COVID-19

In the infection prevention and control industry, environmental cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces is becoming more important than ever before. Research show that environmental cleaning and disinfection can play an important role in helping to prevent the spread of infection. A new, promising technology in this industry is the application of disinfectants utilizing electrostatic technology for proper surface disinfection.

Rainco donates 2.4 million worth PPE towards the fight against COVID-19

Rainco (Pvt) Ltd. joined the battle against the continuously rising pandemic by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the National Operation

The Perfect Educational Solution for Present “Covid 19 Outbreak” from Lyceum Schools - Sri Lanka.

It gives great honor to communicate that we, Lyceum have launched the first phase of E-Learning at the Lyceum Group along with the instigation of curfew, on the 16th of March 2020. For the first time in the history of Lyceum, the Ordinary level and Advanced Level examinations semester were also successfully conducted online.

Mobitel offers the highest anytime data for its pre-paid customers

Understanding the hardships customers face during the current pandemic, Mobitel as the National Mobile Service Provider, has come forward to support

Daraz initiates Seller Stimulus programme to revive Sri Lanka’s SMEs

With the uncertainty of the social and economic situations in the country due to COVID–19, businesses are severely affected with a

AIA Insurance renews partnership with and continues to support the Sri Lanka Cancer Society.

AIA Lanka announced the renewal of their partnership with the Sri Lanka Cancer Society, for 2020. AIA will continue to donate Rs 100/- on

Private hospitals extend their lab services for PCR testing

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a statement to media, said they will extend all possible assistance to the national

Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with Hi-Tech Body Cameras

As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras

Create, Learn and Relax while you’re learning from home

HNBA and HNBGI Geared to Assist Customers

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced a number of measures the Group has taken

Wijeya Newspapers partners with Grade5.lk making way for accessible and affordable education online

Grade5.lk, the leading digital platform for grade 5 exam training, signed a long term partnership agreement with Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.

Coca-Cola pledges Rs. 130 Million to ‘Make a Difference’ in Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka, The Coca-Cola System in Sri Lanka has committed its support by pledging a contribution of LKR 130 million

Dialog Continues to Provide Free Relief Data, Voice and SMS, for All Mobile Customers in Areas Under Continuous Curfew

To ensure that Sri Lankans across the country stay connected during these unprecedented times and to further assist customers in areas under continuous curfew..

Heroes are not born but made!

We live in a time where fear dictates every move. The freedom we used to have to step out of homes, to take a stroll on the beach, to go out and do our weekly shopping; everything has come to a standstill. However, amidst the fear and uncertainty most of us enjoy the luxury of relaxing at home, and feeling safe and happy with our loved ones in the comfort of our own homes.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) donates LKR. 5 Million to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced that it has made a humble donation of LKR. 5 million towards the COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund