Sri Lanka’s No. 1 smartphone brand, Samsung, has signed music artist and youth icon Yohani de Silva as the brand ambassador for its premium Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and all its future launches. Yohani is a singer, songwriter, rapper and multi-instrumentalist (she plays the piano, guitar,…
Members of the Class of 2008 of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia (STC) recently carried out an initiative to donate COVID-19 medical supplies valued at Rs. 190,000 to the National Hospital, District General Hospital Negombo and Base Hospital Panadura. The donation included non-rebreathing oxygen masks (non-rebreather masks) used by hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients, pulse oximeters and disposable…
Agreement Signed to Provide World-Class Digital Solutions SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT and telecommunication service provider, recently signed an agreement with Shangri-La Hotels Lanka (Private) Limited to provide a range of digital solutions for its One Galle Face Mall and One Galle Face Tower. Chief Executive Officer of SLT Mr. Kiththi Perera signed the agreement on…
A lightweight business flagship designed for mobile productivity Huawei, the leading technology solutions provider will soon be launching the newly upgraded Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 in Sri Lanka with a full range of advanced features. This elegant looking, classic laptop is tailor-made to deliver an efficient performance, all scenario intelligence and a superior user…
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a valued member of the Hayleys Plantations sector, set a new global benchmark for the plantations industry, as all ten of its rubber estates received the world’s first Sustainability Framework Certificates from Preferred by Nature, an international non-profit organisation that supports better land management and business practices with a focus…
Fresh berries lovingly nurtured in Sri Lanka under the brand name, ‘BerryMuch’ will be launched in Sri Lanka. Harvested in the salubrious environs of Elpitiya Plantations PLC, the leading plantations company brings the fresh goodness of ‘BerryMuch’ to all Sri Lankans. Initially, ‘Berrymuch’ will offer strawberries, with plans to introduce more varieties of fresh in…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority‘s (SLTDA) new tourist mobile application provides a visa application facility for tourists. By applying through this app, tourists are able to obtain a 180-day visa for Sri Lanka. Accordingly, prospective tourists have to apply for their visas through the Online Electronic Tourist Visa Activation System, which is planned to…
JAT Holdings PLC, the market leader for wood coatings in Sri Lanka, was recently accredited with the coveted CIDA SP 01 Certification. The Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) is the national body responsible for working towards enhancing the competence and reliability of Sri Lanka’s construction industry and bringing it on par with global standards. The…
Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading local dairy brands in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy products and saves valuable foreign exchange for the country, has made significant investments to upgrade its milk preservation technologies to cater to the rising demand and to ensure its milk is of highest quality. Pelwatte Yoghurt for…
Moved two market positions up in the industry Illustrating the Company’s agility with strong performance, Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi Life) recorded a growth of 145% in first year regular premium business during the second quarter with the upward trajectory of gaining two market positions up in first year premium compared to 2020. Furthermore, Janashakthi Life…
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