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Unilever Sri Lanka marks 15 years of empowering rural women entrepreneurs through ‘Project Saubhagya’

Lauding the entrepreneurial spirit of the members of its unique Saubhagya Channel, Unilever Sri Lanka recognized the top 100 performers of Project Saubhagya at its annual Diriya Pranama Awards held at the Galle Face Hotel, recently. Ms. Champa Upasena, Director – Women’s Bureau of Sri Lanka was the Chief Guest of the evening while Mrs….

(0)Comments | June 14, 2018 12:19 pm

Emirates boosts flights for busy Umrah season

Emirates will be boosting its flights to Jeddah during the busy Umrah season. The airline will operate 24 extra flights, adding more than 10,000 additional seats between Dubai and Jeddah from 12 June to 24 June. The additional flights will be serviced by the Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ additional flights will help accommodate more convenient travel…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 2:45 pm

Watch FIFA’s World Cup Russia 2018 at Calamander Unawatuna Beach’s Brix Bar

With FIFA’s World Cup Russia 2018 Tournament about to grip the world’s attention, the Brix Bar at Calamander Unawatuna Beach is playing host to the tournament with three screens showing live action and sound, plenty of comfortable bar stools and armchairs as well as standing room, against the backdrop of the best beach in Sri…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 2:43 pm

Treat Your Dad to a scrumptious Sunday Brunch at the Galle Face Hotel

This Father’s Day, treat your dad to a scrumptious Sunday Brunch at the Galle Face Hotel. The iconic hotel is offering a Father’s Day special at The Verandah restaurant, where dad dines for free (in a group of 4). The delicious Sunday brunch includes staples like rice and curry and family favourites such as roasted…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:42 pm

Seylan Bank propels SME sector with launch of ‘Seylan SME Hub’

Continuing its excellence to uplift the quality of business of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s), Seylan Bank has introduced ‘Seylan SME Hub’, a novel concept specially designed to facilitate the SME sector by providing convenient and speedy financial services along with special advisory support. The Seylan SME Hub is accessible through the bank’s 168 island…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:38 pm

Ceylon Tobacco Company educates staff on Beating Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day 2018

In celebration of World Environment Day 2018,and in keeping with this year’s theme of “Beat Plastic Pollution”, Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently hosted a series of educational activities for its employees in order to promote sustainability throughout the organization. The activities were conducted from 5th – 8th June. Apart from tree planting activities, which…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:06 pm

Pelwatte Dairy supports the Culinary Arts at CAFÉ 2018

Sri Lanka’s 100% local dairy manufacturer, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited recently joined hands with the Culinary Art Food Expo 2018 (CAFÉ 2018) as the “Official Dairy Sponsor” and “Co-Sponsor” of the event. The expo was held from 1-3 June at BMICH and was attended by a large crowd of culinary and food industry professionals, students…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:53 am

ACL Cables PLC issues landmark 1000th Electrician Debit Card

Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Cable in Sri Lanka ACL Cables PLC achieved a proud landmark when it handed over its 1000th Electrician Debit Card to one of its electrician technician recently. Suren Madanayake, Managing Director ACL Cables PLC together with Thusitha Suraweera, Head of Card Centre, Commercial Bank PLC presented this unique debit card to…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:27 am

Mercantile Volleyball Championship 2018

In a bid to foster goodwill and comradeship as well as popularize the National Game among the mercantile fraternity of Sri Lanka, the Mercantile Volleyball Association (MVA) has confirmed the dates for the Mercantile Volleyball Tournament 2018. Since it’s revival in 2012, with the participation of just fifty teams, this will be the seventh consecutive…

(0)Comments | June 13, 2018 12:22 am

Samsung Electronics ranked as No.1 brand in Asia for the 7th consecutive year

Samsung Electronics topped the ‘Asia ‘s Top 1000 Brands’ leader board for the seventh year in a row, in a survey by Hong Kong-based communication marketing company, ‘Campaign Asia Pacific’ and  Nielsen. Samsung’s brand strategy that pursues “social goodness” has played a major role in the company’s product competitiveness.  Samsung Electronics ranked 17th in the…

(0)Comments | June 12, 2018 12:44 pm

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