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Foreign Ministry successfully conducts Orientation Programme for Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate

The Policy Planning, Research and Human Resources Development Division of the Foreign Ministry, under the guidance of the Foreign Secretary successfully conducted a two-week long Orientation Programme for the newly appointed Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate. The Programme was inaugurated on 05 October 2020 at the Foreign Ministry in the presence of State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 11:40 am

IIHS promotes Sustainable Living through “Giving Back to Nature” Concept

International Institute of Health Science (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s premier and leading healthcare education institute renowned for the high-quality education in Sri Lanka has stepped up to promote sustainable living through a novel concept of “Giving back to Nature” by planting native plants to protect and promote the growth of nature. Having understood the repercussions of…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 11:30 am

Microsoft expands “Highway to a 100 Unicorns” initiative to support startups in Sri Lanka

Microsoft for Startups recently launched the Highway to a 100 Unicorns initiative in Asia Pacific to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem. This follows the initiative’s success in India, where only 56 startups were selected to the Emerge X program from six states, which have over 15000+ startups. The Emerge X winners have greatly benefited with…

(0)Comments | October 21, 2020 11:20 am

Galaxy of global stars to descend in Sri Lanka for LPL

  Gayle, Afridi, Liam, Faf, Miller, Brathwaite, Malik are few foreign signing Mathews, Malinga, Thisara Perera, Kusal Janith are key locals Whatmore, Moin Khan and Hashan Tillakaratne in coaching staff Manpreet Gony & Manvinder Bisla Indian representative in LPL     World T20 cricket’s biggest star by far, West Indies legend Chris Gayle is all…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 3:43 pm

Ideal Motors donates electric three wheelers to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya for convenience of elderly and disabled pilgrims

Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd, the sole authorized distributor for Mahindra and Mahindra motor vehicles and motorcycles in Sri Lanka has ensured the well-being and comfort of elderly and disabled pilgrims visiting Sri Lanka’s famous sacred sites – Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya by donating electric three wheelers recently. The project was…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 1:57 pm

Crysbro leads charge in uplifting the rural economy by creating new employment opportunities

Affirming their continued commitment to empowering the rural economy and its dependents, Sri Lanka’s largest and leading poultry producer Crysbro continues to create fresh  employment opportunities through its numerous factories and farms in operation throughout the island – particularly in the Eastern province. The locales in which Crysbro has invested in have all been affected…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 1:27 pm

Emirates redesigns signature onboard experience

Iconic A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa services re-open after a thorough health and safety review Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations with the introduction of additional health and safety measures. The airline has also enhanced its offering, introducing a nutrient-rich welcome…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 1:12 pm

MiHCM wins Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year Award at Microsoft Inspire Southeast Asia New Markets Partner Awards 2020

MiHCM, a leading HR technology provider, today announced that it has won the 2020 Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year Award for the South East Asia New Markets. The company was acknowledged at Microsoft’s annual regional partner conference, Microsoft Inspire South East New Markets 2020. The Microsoft South East Asia New Markets consist of 9…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 1:08 pm

Dr. Pradeep Edward appointed Executive Director / CEO of Sadaharitha Plantations Limited

The leading commercial forestry conglomerate in Sri Lanka which stands as a truly Sri Lankan Company providing exceptional green investment opportunities, Sadaharitha Plantations Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Pradeep Edward to its Board as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. “It is my great pleasure to welcome Dr. Pradeep Edward to Sadaharitha Group…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 1:01 pm

Hayleys Fabric commits to SBTi to limit global warming at 1.5°C

On track to achieve net-zero emissions target by 2050 or sooner Committed to Paris Agreement goals to help limit global warming to well-below 1.5°C Moves ahead with initiatives on clean renewable energy and recycling Pioneering textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric PLC, has become the first textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka and the fourth local manufacturer to…

(0)Comments | October 20, 2020 9:19 am

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