Offers funding and mentoring to Jaffna IT and non-IT start-ups Furthering the cause of innovation in Sri Lanka, local angel community Lankan Angel Network has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yarl IT Hub, a community dedicated to elevating Jaffna into a Silicon Valley type centre. In collaboration with Yarl IT, the Lankan…
Provides purified water for nearly 1500 people in Maithreepura under the Hayleys Group CSR Initiative Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Haycarb PLC – a member of the Hayleys Group – commissioned its Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant in D10 Maithreepura, Padaviya under their CSR project, ‘Puritas Sath Diyawara’ on August 15th. The RO…
“Clothing is one of the largest purchased categories in online retail and it proves that not all consumers wish to ‘touch and feel’ all clothing items all the time, says the top honcho of a textile, apparel and retail consultancy based out of Delhi. In a freewheeling chat with fibre2fashion, Harminder Sahni, founder and MD…
The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel, has partnered with the Jaffna Municipal Council in a new initiative toward developing the municipal council’s fuel allowance processes into Mobitel’s One Fuel Card’ NFC based technological solution, to enhance the efficiency and smooth-functioning of the municipal council. The Jaffna Municipal Council is the first municipal council in the…
Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Haycarb PLC – a member of the Hayleys Group commissioned a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant today, 15th August 2014 at Padaviya in Anuradhapura as a part of their CSR project, ‘Puritas Sath Diyawara.’ Chief Guest, Hon. Tissa Karalliyadda, Minister of Child Development and Women’s Affairs, Mr. Mohan…
Simultaneous to its first year anniversary celebrations, Hemas Hospitals – Thalawathugoda recently hosted journalists for a media visit to the hospital to give them an opportunity to obtain first-hand experience about the progress made by the hospital during its first year in operation. An hour long tour around the hospital gave journalists a rear opportunity…
Sampath Bank has won the prestigious Best Community Program Leadership Award, in Asia Responsible Business Excellence awards 2014 held in Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore with the participation of top business leaders from different parts of the Asia. Its entry has been selected for the award out of 2,500 entries from different part of Asia. Sampath Bank…
While preparations are underway for AXE Blast 2014 – the biggest blast of the year, AXE fans were treated to a unique virtual reality experience at Majestic City recently. Shoppers at the mall got the opportunity to party with ravishing models in a simulated environment at the purpose built AXE Blast booth. This is the…
Offering a double treat to Elephant House ice cream lovers island wide yet again, Elephant House today announced the launch of its ‘Stick eke luck eka’ consumer promotion for the second year running. Fans buying Elephant House Wonder Bar, 2Bar or Jumbo Jolly sticks from 1st August to 30th September can enjoy their ice cream…
The International Film Festival of Colombo is pleased to be launching its first Master Class Series. Presenting a perfect opportunity for budding filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts and students to learn from and interact with exceptional international film personalities, the Master Class program promises to open new channels for Sri Lankans to gain access to International Cinema. …
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