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Creating a safe space for teens online with Tik Tok Family Pairing

Parenting has never been an easy task. It comes with great duty and responsibility, with no off days or overtime pay. Apart from ensuring a child’s healthy upbringing, many parents often worry about the safety of their children – whether mentally, emotionally or physically. The stress of protecting their young from the dangers of the…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2022 11:21 am

Prima Stella partners with allies in its mission to advance Sri Lanka’s food security

Prima Stella celebrated World Children’s Day this year by joining hands with the non-profit volunteer group, ‘The Samaritans’ in its ‘3000 Smiles’ meal programme. The initiative was implemented and mobilised by The Samaritans with the aim of providing a meal to children across the nation. Ceylon Agro Industries Limited (Prima Group), provided Prima Stella Cup…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2022 10:59 am

ComBank undertakes to reforest 100 hectares in Kandegama, Polonnaruwa

A 100-hectare swath of degraded habitat belonging to the Kandegama forest in the Dimbulagala range of the Polonnaruwa District is to be reforested by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon under the latest environment-linked commitment of Sri Lanka’s benchmark private bank. The area, which is home to elephants, leopards, deer, and porcupine and is also climatically…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2022 3:00 pm

CICT engineer invents potentially life-saving quick-release hook for use in mooring ships

Sri Lankan engineering ingenuity at Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has given the maritime world a potentially life-saving innovation that eliminates the risks run while mooring large ships. A hydraulically-operated quick-release hook invented by CICT’s Senior Engineer Charith de Silva enables a fork lift operator towing a mooring rope that can weigh as much as…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2022 1:58 pm

HNB FINANCE appoints Murali Srinivas to the Board of Directors

HNB Finance PLC (HNBF) recently announced the appointment of Murali Srinivas Polamarasetty to the company’s Board of Directors as an independent, non-executive director effective from September 15, 2022. Murali has held management positions in the corporate sector for over 15 years in diverse sectoral experiences such as Microfinance, Micro-Insurance, Micro-pensions, Affordable/Micro-housing, Housing Microfinance, Drinking Water,…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 3:32 pm

We have moved to a new office! Centrics keeps growing

We are very excited to announce that our team has moved into a shiny new location at Level 11, MAGA ONE, No.200, Narahenpita – Nawala Rd, Sri Lanka. Some of you, familiar with our old location, will recognize that this may not be far off from our old office, and you are correct. So why…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 2:57 pm

UPS S-ECO Mode: An Energy-saving Revolution for Data Centers

Data centers are fundamental for the digital economy. As energy prices continue to rise and industries endeavor to chase green goals, there is an increasing demand for green data centers. How to optimize data center energy usage and lower power usage effectiveness (PUE)? Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) products in more efficient operation modes have a…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 2:49 pm

One UI 5 Gets Personal: Bringing You More Ways to Create Your Own Mobile Experiences

In today’s world, our smartphones have become indispensable. They may be small, but they are capable of holding our entire world within them. This is why Samsung Electronics initially developed One UI in order to better connect innovative hardware with intuitive and easy-to-use software that gives people greater control over their mobile devices. Samsung is…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 2:41 pm

UNDP partners with Ideamart, Vibhava Solutions and Zero Plastic National Movement for the ‘HackaDev Green Innovation Challenge’

Supporting youth climate action for a sustainable future The demand to develop and put into practice new and innovative sustainable lifestyle methods that contribute towards a greener economy continues to surge, now more than ever as Sri Lanka sees itself in the wake of an economic crisis. The recent fuel hikes seen the world over…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 2:11 pm

Seylan Bank relocates Ratnapura branch

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, recently relocated its Ratnapura branch to ensure a better banking experience for its customers. The Bank is now housed at No 105, Main Street, Kudugalwatte, Ratnapura, and is well equipped to provide the highest quality of service that Seylan Bank is recognized for. The Ratnapura branch was declared…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2022 1:51 pm

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