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Living our purpose: Fems Aya to normalize conversation on menstrual health and hygiene with Sanitary Napkin distribution within Hemas

In March 2021, the leading feminine hygiene brand Fems embarked on a new journey with two distinctive objectives; educate women on menstrual health and hygiene practices and introduce an affordable sanitary napkin to the market. While the brand’s efforts were reaping better than expected results, Hemas being a  progressive corporate leader decided to live the…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2021 3:51 pm

LSEG Foundation announces scholarship fund for youth affected by Easter Sunday 2019

Earlier this year, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Foundation signed an MOU confirming a project that will focus on investing LKR 24 million (GBP 87,000) towards a scholarship fund for youth affected by the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019. The fund will be carried out in partnership with Seth Sarana Caritas Colombo, the social action…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2021 2:19 pm

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka globally recognised for gender equality with EDGE Certification

Becomes first organisation in the country to reach ‘EDGE Move’ level Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has been certified at the second highest level of the three-tiered Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) Certification – “Move: Showcasing Progress”, marking a first for Sri Lanka. The Bank’s EDGE Certification, the process of which was supported by the…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2021 2:18 pm

Sabry Bahaudeen; General Manager and Director of Classic Travel appointed as President of TAASL

Sabry Bahaudeen, General Manager and Director of Classic Travel, was elected as the President of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) 2021-2022 at the 46th Annual General Meeting held at BMICH, recently. With over 24 years of experience working in the travel industry with Classic Travel, Sabry has actively served as a diligent…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2021 10:04 am

Air Seychelles operates a special flight between Seychelles and Sri Lanka

Air Seychelles has scheduled a special flight to operate to Sri Lanka from Seychelles International Airport on 6th November 2021 and the returning flight is scheduled for 18th November 2021from Bandaranaike International Airport. Air Seychelles is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles. Fares in Economy Class are starting from SCR11, 775 with a…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 4:56 pm

HR Lines Introduces Two More Vessels on the Colombo – Chattogram Route

Bangladesh’s only container ship owner and operator, HR Lines Limited, a Karnaphuli Company, has introduced two more vessels to its Colombo-Chattogram Express (CCE) service under agency of Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited. The two additional vessels: HR FARHA and HR AARAI, increases the frequency between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Chattogram, Bangladesh,…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 4:14 pm

Doc990 Merges with MyDoctor to Facilitate Integrated Digital Healthcare on One Platform

Providing users with an all-in-one digital health solution, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health service providers, Doc990 and MyDoctor – powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, recently announced the merger of their services. The integration of these two-digital healthcare market leaders will bring about a comprehensive product offering on an all-in-one platform, thereby enabling customers to experience…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 2:21 pm

‘Envoy London’ savours success at Kensington High Street, London

Envoy London, the iconic fashion brand, has been enjoying great success among the elite shoppers of Kensington High Street in London, ever since it opened its doors in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic, in April 2020. The story began two decades ago when former England cricket captain and celebrated commentator Tony Greg became the…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 2:05 pm

Rocell unveils a state-of-the-art Concept Centre in the Heritage City of Anuradhapura

Rocell, Sri Lanka’s leader in surface coverings and sanitaryware, will arrive in ancient Anuradhapura when it unveils its newest concept center in the city, ushering its heritage of world class design expertise to the stakeholders of the region. Located at No. 512/B, Maithreepala Senanayaka Mawatha, New Town, Anuradhapura, the newest Concept Centre will be part…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 1:15 pm

HNB partnership with Cord360.com, Sri Lanka’s first ever Digital Market Place for Exporters

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with e-commerce platform Cord360.com to support exporters and ventures of local manufacturers to engage in new global supply chains. The partnership will provide buyers and sellers with a “one-stop-shop” solution by engaging all HNB partners to support exports in areas of finance, logistics, packaging and market…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2021 1:12 pm