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ASICS opens first store in Sri Lanka

ASICS India, a subsidiary of the Japanese sports performance brand has lined up an aggressive expansion plan to further grow its business with the launch of a new concept store at One Galle Face mall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, through the local footwear giant D. Samson & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd. ASICS as a brand has…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 7:37 pm

Crysbro energises sustainable farming practices with solar power

In a major step in its continual efforts to embrace sustainable farming practices across all layers of its operations, leading Sri Lankan poultry producer Crysbro successfully completed the installation of a mega solar power generation system at its Galgamuwa Farm.  This latest development saw Crysbro install nearly 1,200 solar panels capable of generating a total…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 7:26 pm

The role of journalism in safe labour migration highlighted by civil societies

~ Discusses issues related to migration with the participation of several stakeholders A discussion on the role of journalism in advocating for safe labour migration was held recently at the Renuka City Hotel, with the participation of several national level journalists and mobile journalists from the Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum. The discussion was facilitated…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 7:20 pm

Construction on JKP’s latest development TRI-ZEN superstructure speeds ahead from January 2020

Ramping up progress on its ground-breaking TRI-ZEN residential development project, John Keells Properties stated, that construction of the hotly anticipated property was proceeding according to schedule, as work commenced on the building’s superstructure in January 2020. Located in the heart of the city at Union Place, the 53-storey development is set to redefine affordable, quality…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 7:12 pm

Emirates greets the people of Sri Lanka on Independence Day

Sri Lanka’s celebration of 72 years of independence from colonial rule has caught the attention of social media users, with Emirates taking to Facebook to greet the country and its people on 4th February 2020. The post, “From Dubai, with Love” wishes the people of Sri Lanka Happy Independence Day, with an eye-catching image of…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 3:54 pm

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon, Plasticcycle & MEPA launch projects to preserve the Hikkaduwa Reef

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon (Hikka Tranz) together with the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) and Plasticcycle – the Social Entrepreneurship project of John Keells Group, launched an initiative on the 30th of January 2020 to maintain a stretch of beach along the resort premises. This initiative looks towards the placement of specially designed plastic waste…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 3:13 pm

LAUGFS Eco Sri Receives ISO/IEC 17020 Certification

Sri Lanka’s pioneer in Vehicle Emission Testing, LAUGFS Eco Sri recently received the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 certification from the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB). This particular certification is the internationally recognized measure of competence of various inspection bodies, and focuses on the impartiality, confidentiality and accuracy of the vehicle emission testing procedure. “At LAUGFS Eco Sri, we are…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2020 1:57 pm

Crysbro shines spotlight on transport staff with conference and evaluation ceremony

Crysbro, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and largest poultry producers, recently assessed the overall performance of its transport cadre, at the Crysbro Transport Service Conference and Evaluation Ceremony, which was held recently at the Lotus Mahal Hotel in Gampola. In the lead-up to the proceedings, a group of 39 high-performing employees were identified from within…

(0)Comments | February 4, 2020 7:49 pm

Mobitel marks 2 years of successful customer service through WhatsApp and Viber

Stamping yet another milestone in providing digital-led customer service, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider marked its 2nd successful year in providing an unblemished customer service via a range of Over the Top Applications (OTP) such as WhatsApp and Viber. Understanding the growth of technology and the dynamic needs of its customers, Mobitel launched…

(0)Comments | February 4, 2020 7:41 pm

Mobitel Cash Bonanza enlivens 2020 with the luxury giveaway of latest Mercedes Benz car

Bringing cheer and joy to millions of people located across the island, Mobitel Cash Bonanza, Sri Lanka’s biggest prize giveaway program concluded yet another successful event, rewarding 3 lucky winners with the latest Mercedes Benz car and millions in cash prizes. J.M. Gihan Lasun Harsha from Badulla was the lucky recipient who walked away with…

(0)Comments | February 4, 2020 7:36 pm