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A supportive environment for implementing FBDGs

The Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) and its messages for correct eating will tell people what to eat (variety), how often (right time), and how much (right quantity) to result in a healthy population, which is active and productive.  Country specific Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for the masses are one of the FAO/WHO recommended tools to…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2020 3:13 pm

Emirates honoured with Best Airline Worldwide award, tops four other categories at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020

Emirates has earned top spot at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020, sweeping four awards including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The airline also took home ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, ‘Airline with Best Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East’. The wins underscore…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2020 12:48 pm

Time to break some records on the World’s Biggest Sale with Daraz

Daraz is hosting the world’s biggest sale this 11.11 and they’re about to break some records! Last year, Daraz had the highest traffic ever for an online sale on 11.11, with over 500,000 users visiting the platform. 21,000 lucky users logged in to the Daraz app and shook their phones to win amazing vouchers which…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2020 12:34 pm

Fashion Bug refurbishes the OPD at Badalkumbura Base Hospital in Monaragala

Continuing its valuable social service in renovating hospitals that are in much need of attention, Fashion Bug recently refurbished the OPD of the Badalkumbura Base Hospital in Monaragala District. This is a one of the series of projects carried out by the pioneer fashion retail brand in commemoration of its 25th anniversary. Badalkumbura is another…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 3:01 pm

Airtel to introduce world class 4G services using superior spectrum

High speed Airtel 4G will operate in the efficient 850 Mhz band and deliver a differentiated network experience through superior indoor coverage Airtel Lanka today said that it has been allotted 4G spectrum by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) and will soon launch its high speed mobile broadband services across the country….

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 2:55 pm

A ‘Heart to Heart’ with COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus exerts an unprecedented global impact socially and economically, bringing unique challenges to the healthcare sector. As per the World Health organisation, the virus has lead to approximately 1 million deaths with over 37 million confirmed cases worldwide. However, it poses a particular risk to those with underlying medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 2:52 pm

SLASSCOM gears up to launch “Startup Sri Lanka“

With the objective of taking local start-ups to commercial level and thereon to the global market, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum of Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) kicked off an ambitious agenda, with the main highlight being a programme to mentor and uplift local start-ups. “Sri Lanka has immense talent and creativity…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 12:58 pm

Western Union at Seylan Bank

Western Union partnership was recently announced at a ceremony held at the Seylan Bank head office. The launch ceremony took place with the participation of both Seylan Bank officials and Western Union representatives with Mr. Noor Elahi, Country Manager of Western Union Sri Lanka and Maldives, joining via video conferencing. Seylan Bank customers who were…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 12:44 pm

Welioya School receives IT Lab via ComBank and Sri Lanka Army initiative

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has funded the construction of an IT lab at the Paranagamawewa Vidyalaya, Welioya, in collaboration with the Security Forces Headquarters Wanni. The contribution of the Bank includes financial support for the purchase of building materials to construct a building for the lab, and donations of furniture, solar panels to power…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 12:34 pm

Allianz once again named the world’s #1 insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking

The ranking confirms Allianz’s growing brand strength and relevance in people’s lives Allianz’s resilience and focus on customer centricity is reflected in the success of the brand For the second consecutive time, Allianz has emerged as the top insurance brand in the world, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking. The positive news comes at…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 12:03 pm

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