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Hayleys Fentons secures EPC to install 4MW rooftop solar project at Hayleys Fabric in partnership with Hayleys Power

Leading Sri Lankan integrated solutions specialists, Hayleys Fentons announced its partnership with sister companies Hayleys Fabric and Hayleys Power to convert the rooftop of one of its primary manufacturing facilities into one of the largest private sector renewable energy sources in the country. The senior management of all three companies were in attendance at a…

(0)Comments | March 21, 2020 8:24 pm

Headstart opens up access to Guru.lk platform to combat schools lockdown due to COVID-19

Offers Sri Lanka’s largest resource of digital learning content to educational institutions including private tuition houses Sri Lanka’s largest digital learning content platform Guru.lk has announced it is offering access to its vast resource of digitised material to schools and private tuition institutes whose regular classes have been suspended to retard the spread of the…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 2:11 pm

Attackers leverage Coronavirus fears with targeted spam

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Sophos—a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity—has identified a phishing scam that uses the coronavirus as its lure. The email takes advantage of COVID-19 fears by offering up a clickable document that allegedly includes a list of precautions to take to prevent infection. Unfortunately, the document is weaponized. According to SophosLabs,…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 12:20 pm

Panasian Power appointed exclusive channel partner for Sungrow inverters

Panasian Power PLC (PAP), one of Sri Lanka’s leading green energy solutions providers, was recently appointed the exclusive distributor of world renowned Sungrow inverters. Sungrow is one of the world’s leading inverter solution suppliers for the renewable energy sector, with over 100 GW of capacity installed globally to date and 20 MW installed in Sri…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 12:11 pm

Safe Labour Migration campaign reaches objective of creating increased awareness

~ Successfully reaches out to many towns across the island, and encourages the hotline 1989 for migration inquiries A national campaign on Safe Labour Migration was launched in January 2019 by the Ministry of Foreign Employment and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Sri Lanka….

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 12:03 pm

Quantum Fitness promotes healthy living with new TVC

Pioneering fitness equipment provider Quantum Fitness recently launched its latest television commercial promoting healthy lifestyles among all Sri Lankans. Released in all three languages first on social media and then on electronic media, the TVC features veteran and much-loved screen and stage actor Douglas Ranasinghe. Speaking on the direction of the TVC Chairman of Quantum…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 11:52 am

Remote working due to coronavirus? Here’s how to do it securely

By Paul Ducklin: If you’re on your company’s IT team, you’re probably used to preparing laptops for employees to use remotely, and setting up mobile phones with access to company data. However, we’re looking at something much bigger than that today. Global concerns over the current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak have seen businesses activate their business…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 9:30 am

Crimson Bakery Opens First Standalone Outlet in Bellanthara

A sub brand of LAUGFS Supermarkets, Crimson Bakery recently opened the doors to its first standalone outlet in the neighbourhood of Bellanthara, welcoming customers to experience freshly made sweet and savoury creations. Situated at No. 86, Attidiya Road, Nikape, Dehiwala, the new outlet is strengthened by Crimson’s excellently trained chefs, who are committed to serve…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:43 pm

The Lancet publishes papers from two studies of Takeda’s dengue vaccine candidate

Results published in first paper from 18-month analysis of ongoing pivotal Phase 3 trial were generally consistent with overall efficacy and safety data reported in previously published 12-month analysis. Pivotal Phase 3 trial met all secondary endpoints for which there were a sufficient number of dengue cases. In the second paper, final 48-month results from…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:35 pm

SIEMENS – DIMO Consortium to Enhance National Power Supply with CEB

DIMO together with SIEMENS, a global technological and electrical solutions provider, recently signed a contract with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to embark the package 04 Lot A phase of the “National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project” for enhancing national power supply. The package 04 Lot A phase of this project was…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:22 pm