Pioneering private healthcare provider Nawaloka Hospitals recently announced that it has been reinstated as the PCR testing partner of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, from the 2nd August, 2021. As one of the leading PCR testing facilities in the private healthcare sector, Nawaloka Hospitals is now recommended as the…
The historic Kandy Esala Perahera also known as The Festival of the Tooth was held from the 13th to the 23rd of August 2021. The Perahera was once again held without public participation, under strict COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as per the direction of the Ministry of Health and other related medical institutions. The…
Employing over 70% of the working population in Sri Lanka, SMEs are responsible for nearly a third of the country’s industrial output with a sizeable contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP). And yet, SMEs are faced with multiple challenges whenever market disruption happens, as evidenced during the Coronavirus pandemic. In this background, Nations…
TADHack, the world’s largest Telco application development hackathon returns for the 7th year in Sri Lanka organized by hSenid Mobile in partnership with Ideamart. Due to the current global and local situation, the event will be held virtually on September 25th and 26th 2021. Over the years, competing TADHack local developers have come up with…
BoardPAC, the Sri Lanka-headquartered award-winning, paperless board meeting automation solutions provider, has announced the appointment of business leader Vijendran Watson as Chairman with effect from August 2021. Mr Vijendran Watson was the founding Managing Director of Mobitel in Sri Lanka and former Managing Director of Lanka Bell. He has over 43 years of experience in…
Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix recently donated essential medical equipment to the Kegalle District General Hospital, Mawanella General Hospital, and the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre to support the ongoing efforts towards the treatment of COVID-19 affected patients. An extension of the ‘Manusathkara’ CSR initiatives of the company, the contribution included 12 non-invasive ventilators and…
Cricket has always been ‘more than just a game.’ It’s not only a part of every Sri Lankan’s life, but throughout recent history has showcased the height of Sri Lankan spirit. The majority of Sri Lankans are exposed to cricket at a very young age, and it is part and parcel of their lives as…
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunication and Mobile Services Provider and leader in digital transformation, signed a strategic agreement with Piripun Property Holdings (Pvt) Ltd recently, to provide advanced communications solutions for its new commercial building. Piripun Property Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is engaged in the business of construction and leasing for commercial purposes. SLT-MOBITEL has agreed…
The debate between plant-based fat spreads versus dairy butter has been a hot topic for decades but for the last few years, there has been a rising approval for plant-based fat spreads such as Flora, as a healthier and more nutritious choice. Let’s start by understanding the types of fats. These include: Good fats known…
Sri Lanka’s most innovative and integrated financial services institution, HNB FINANCE, was once again commended by the Great Place to Work Institute and certified as a great workplace for the fifth consecutive time. Powering through the global pandemic that challenged individuals, businesses and communities in unprecedented ways, HNB FINANCE reiterated its efforts by introducing powerful…
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