Tourism is one of the largest socioeconomic sectors and income generators in Sri Lanka with a 12.5% contribution towards the country’s GDP in 2018. The industry provides a comparative advantage for women with more benefits than other sectors of the economy, with greater emphasis on flexible work options, increased entrepreneurship that does not require heavy…
In an effort to lessen the financial struggles that cardholders may face during this uncertain period, SampathCards has implemented a series of measures for all of its valued cardholders as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring fresh difficulties. As settling dues on time will be a significant challenge for cardholders, the payment dates of all…
Rainco (Pvt) Ltd. joined the battle against the continuously rising pandemic by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19. The equipment that is valued to be worth 2.4 million rupees was handed over to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Acting Chief of Defense Staff Lieutenant…
You were fast asleep. You suddenly woke up as your throat went dry and it was itching. Suddenly you remembered the first Corona patient from Sri Lanka relating his dry throat experience. “Have I got it?” you wonder. You touched your chin and neck from the back of your palm and you felt the heat,…
WHO Sri Lanka has launched an official Viber Community to share resources and updates; this is an exciting opportunity to join the vibrant Viber community to help ensure Sri Lankans have access to vital and verified information. The WHO Sri Lanka’s Viber Community provides news, updates, and information regarding COVID-19 and more. Community members will…
Understanding the hardships customers face during the current pandemic, Mobitel as the National Mobile Service Provider, has come forward to support its customers by offering the highest anytime data packages, so that they can stay at home and conduct their day-to-day operations in a smooth and hassle-free manner. Mobitel’s anytime data packages offer abundant data…
~ Commits to business support worth 30 million rupees for small and medium sellers With the uncertainty of the social and economic situations in the country due to COVID–19, businesses are severely affected with a larger impact on the small and medium enterprises. Although essential services continue, the 500,000+ strong SME sector of Sri Lanka…
Committing towards the ongoing national efforts to combat COVID-19, Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd—a fully-owned subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC—donated LabGun Covid-19 PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test kits to the Ministry of Health by the staff of Sunshine Healthcare. The LabGun COVID-19 new PCR test kits, which are worth Rs. 4.8 million, will…
Pandemics, such as the current COVID-19, can have implications on mental health. To support and manage well-being during these stressful times, Airtel Lanka announced a series of initiatives and a partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to raise awareness on looking after your mental health. Drawing on the expertise of experienced mental-health professionals…
Transports nearly 100 tonnes of fish, fruit and vegetables in second half of April to markets in Europe, Middle East & Asia Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has helped Sri Lankan exporters despatch nearly 100 tonnes of local produce to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia over the past two weeks,…
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