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KBSL employees come together to help Meth Sewa Foundation

In keeping with the theme of giving, the employees of tech company KBSL Information Technologies Limited concluded their annual CSR project last month. Employees their families and friends collectively donated furniture, linen, clothes, wheel chairs, dry rations, mosquito nets, mattresses, and  other essentials to the Meth Sewa Foundation. Donors to sponsor sponsor the electricity & water bills…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 11:18 pm

The Sanctuary strives to accomplish ‘purity in essence’

Maintaining a distinct identity in the historic city of Kandy, ‘The Sanctuary’ is a boutique bungalow which encapsulates a homely luxury away from home. Amidst the winding paths and escalating kandyan terrain, its presence is discreet, blending into its neighbourhood non-intrusively. Oblique to its access, the entrance is bold and welcoming, creating a transition space…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 11:08 pm

Nawaloka Hospitals prioritises elderly care with new Geriatric Unit

Nawaloka Hospitals, as part of its commitment to continue innovation in healthcare, is developing a specialised unit for the care of the elderly. The reason for this is that with advancements in healthcare people are able to live longer now than they would have in the past.  Coupled with a decrease in the birth rate…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 10:54 pm

India’s MBD Group donates A-Level Science text books to all Colombo Municipal Council libraries

~ In celebration of CMC’s 150th anniversary The MBD Group of India recently donated important Advanced Level Science books to the Colombo Municipal Council in celebration of its 150th anniversary this year. These books will be distributed among the eleven libraries run by the CMC in Colombo city and will greatly help AL students to…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 3:44 pm

Sarvodaya Development Finance Limited hosts financial literacy workshops for Small Business Entrepreneurs

Sarvodaya Development Finance Limited (SDF) recently hosted workshops on financial literacy for small business entrepreneurs who had obtained financing facilities from the company in the areas of Balangoda, Ratnapura, Anuradhapaura, Kandy and Gampaha. The workshops were conducted by the parent company of SDF, Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services (Guarantee) Ltd (SEEDS). The first program was…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 3:35 pm

A Heritage of Trust from AT Cooray (Pvt) Ltd

Renowned furniture manufacturer A T Cooray (Pvt) Ltd began their journey of designing and manufacturing high quality pieces of furniture almost 90 years ago when its founder A T Cooray who hailed from the southern parts of then Ceylon began trying his hand at carpentry. Intricately designed home furniture soon became his forte as he…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 3:32 pm

Etihad Airways Announces Global Sale In Sri Lanka

Six-Day Promotion on Business and Economy Class Fares Destinations Include Cities in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering travellers from Sri Lanka fantastic savings in its six-day Global Sale starting today (January 26). From Colombo, guests travelling in Business and Economy Class…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 2:18 pm

CEAT radials chosen as original equipment for Micro Cars

CEAT’s radial tyre manufacturing operation in Sri Lanka has entered a new phase, being designated an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) by Micro Cars Limited, the country’s prolific automobile assembly company. The highest-selling radial tyre brand in Sri Lanka, CEAT tyres are now being fitted on to Micro Panda and Micro Panda Cross cars rolling off…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 2:12 pm

Lux Wows Again With Fragrant Gold Jewellery

Fine Fragrance, French Roses and Fragrant Gold Exclusively from Lux Unilever’s iconic beauty brand Lux, which has been making headlines recently as a result of a host of innovations, including a French Fine Fragrance being at the heart of its soap, will wow the nation with their latest innovative promotion of ‘Lux Fragrant Gold’. For…

(0)Comments | January 26, 2016 2:09 pm

Status update – flights to and from Washington D.C. And New York on 25 January

Winter storm Jonas has caused major disruption to flights in and out of the Northeastern seaboard of the United States. Etihad Airways ABU DHABI – WASHINGTON D.C EY131 and WASHINGTON D.C. – ABU DHABI EY130 are scheduled to operate as normal, however unexpected delays may occur. The double daily services from Abu Dhabi to New…

(0)Comments | January 25, 2016 10:57 pm