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Viber releases limited edition heart-shaped video feature to send your partner on Valentine’s Day

Viber launches its heart-shaped instant video feature after Viber users sent 6 billion love-related stickers and GIFs in 2018 alone   Viber, one of the world’s leading messaging platforms, announces the launch of its special Valentine’s Day feature, a heart-shaped instant video message. The limited edition feature will go live on February 11th and will…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 1:30 pm

Venture Engine finalists coached through workshop rounds

Pioneering entrepreneurship program Venture Engine is within sight of its finale, which is scheduled to take place on February 21st, 2019 at Hatch – Sri Lanka’s largest co-working space. Following three intensive rounds of filtering, 18 startups have now been short listed to battle for their final place at the February 21st finale where they…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 12:53 pm

HNB among Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2018

–   Classified as iconic, powerful and emerging, with its CEO recognized for exemplary success Adding to their tally of awards in 2018, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector Bank, HNB and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, Jonathan Alles were recognized as Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2018. The awardees were selected after an…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 12:04 pm

Housing and Infrastructure Development in 2018 reaches Rs. 2 Billion in the estate sector

Estate population living outside line rooms rises to 20% in 2018 3,200 complete houses handed over to residents since 2015 Continuing emphasis on sanitation results in construction of 2,000 new toilets   Making steady progress in its efforts to improve housing and living conditions for estate sector employees, the Plantations Human Development Trust (PHDT) announced…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 11:58 am

Wendesiya’s lucky winner drives home the latest Honda Dio DX Scooter

‘Wendesiya’, the highly successful reverse bidding online portal that offers unbeatable gifts for its winners, recently announced the first lucky winner for the year 2019 from the recently concluded competition. The competition was conducted in partnership with Stafford Motor Company and the winner, W.S.A. Amila Dilanka, a resident from Malwana was awarded the latest Honda…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 11:46 am

INSEE Ecocycle takes vital step forward in waste management with launch of environmental services

Sri Lanka’s foremost producer of cement used to construct one in every three houses in the country, INSEE Cement’s fully owned subsidiary, INSEE Ecocycle Lanka launched a timely eco-friendly service offering to the industries of Biyagama recently. The Company’s independent waste management subsidiary INSEE Ecocycle introduced its Ecocycle Environment Services to industries in and around…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 10:51 am

Mastercard Offers Cashback Rewards on Bill Payments Made to CEB

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced a strategic partnership with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) as part of its efforts to promote the adoption of electronic payments in Sri Lanka. Mastercard is offering a cashback reward of Rs. 100 on each bill payment over Rs. 1,000, made using a Mastercard credit or debit card issued in Sri…

(0)Comments | February 12, 2019 10:47 am

Allianz Life Launches special Pension scheme for Professional drivers

Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited, an innovative insurance provider in Sri Lanka, recently launched a specialised pension scheme to empower all self-employed professional drivers of the nation. This special product is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka and was launched with the direction and support of the National Road Safety Council. The ceremony…

(0)Comments | February 11, 2019 5:41 pm

The next edition of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week signals the second phase of fashion development: 27th Feb to 2nd March

Hilton, Shangri-La and Galle Face Hotel to host   Founded in 2003 with a vision to impact, define and revive the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka, Colombo Fashion Week, popularly known as CFW enters its 16th year with an expanded plan to shift gears and take the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka to…

(0)Comments | February 11, 2019 4:13 pm

Embark cares for over 10,000 street dogs in 2018

Embark – Sri Lanka’s fashion brand and community animal welfare program, concluded another busy year in 2018, having provided medical care for over 10,000 dogs through vaccinations and sterilizations. For the past 11 years Embark has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Sri Lanka’s street dogs. Working with veterinary partners as well as through…

(0)Comments | February 11, 2019 1:37 pm

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