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MBA Concludes 35th Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championship 2018

~ McLarens crowned overall champions The 35th MBA Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championship 2018 was worked off at the Mercantile Badminton Courts over a period of 6 weeks recently. Organized by the Mercantile Badminton Association, the tournament saw the participation of more 237 teams representing 59 companies, which also included 50 national players. The event was…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 10:57 am

Amãna Bank’s 9 month PAT grows by 61%

~ Total Assets tops Rs 70 billion Amãna Bank continued its strong profit momentum for the year as its Profit After Tax for the 9 months ending 30 September grew significantly by 61% YoY to reach Rs 429.9 million from Rs 266.8 million recorded a year ago. The Profit Before Tax for the same period…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 10:50 am

HNB partners with SLWP to commence rainwater harvesting for six schools in Hatton

Furthering its mission to serve as a partner in progress to all Sri Lankans, leading local bank, HNB PLC announced that it would be working in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Water Partnership (SLWP) to introduce rainwater harvesting tanks to six schools in the Hatton and Talawakelle regions. In addition to providing and installing the…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 10:46 am

Dialog launches Yeheli.lk, the personal digital wellbeing assistant for women

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider has announced the launch of Yeheli.lk/Thozhi.lk, an anonymous messaging platform that connects users with expert advice, available on web and Android app. In simpler terms this platform digitally connects subject matter experts to user queries with an intelligent platform by Dialog. The service is offered in collaboration…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 10:30 am

DFCC Bank supports Thomian Nite as Platinum Sponsor

Launches co-branded credit card partnering with the Matale Old Thomians Association to benefit the esteemed institution DFCC Bank was the Platinum Sponsor for the Thomian Nite organised by the Matale Old Thomians Association recently, and is also supporting the Association in its journey to set up a school development fund. At the Thomian Nite, DFCC…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 9:34 am

Altair honoured with Award of Excellence at Real Estate forum in London

Altair, the apogee of Sri Lankan high-rise construction, was presented an Award of Excellence in the ‘Luxury Condominium’ category at the International Real Estate Finance Forum and Sri Lanka Property Exhibition in London, two events at which the country’s investment opportunities were showcased. The forum and exhibition were conducted in association with Research Intelligence Unit…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 3:59 pm

Amidst fears of Colombo City real estate congestion, smart home-buyers move toward Kottawa property purchase

Following on from the success of their initial 77 unit housing concept, Aspic Homes launches their second phase of townhouse homes in Kottawa, ‘the next Colombo’ for capital gains and steep property appreciation. As a Joint Venture with the Urban Development Authority, under the Condominium Authority, Park Lane Residences is built on a 5 acre…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 10:51 am

‘Call to Donate’ is back again – a CSR initiative taken by Sri Lanka Insurance

For every missed call given to 1357 Sri Lanka Insurance donate Rs.10/- to the Pediatric ward of Apeksha Cancer Hospital Committed towards the protection and well being of the society, the nation’s insurance provider Sri Lanka Insurance launched the 3rd phase of “Call to Donate” a CSR initiative in aid of raising awareness about the…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 9:19 am

Sampath Slipless Banking awarded Top Honours at NBQSA 2018

Sampath Slipless Banking, the pioneering solution developed by Sampath Bank PLC together with PayMedia (Private) Limited, was recognized in the Sustainability and Environmental Technology category at the 20th National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) held recently in Colombo. The mobile app that allows users to make cash deposits and withdrawals without having to fill out…

(0)Comments | November 4, 2018 10:23 am

‘Start hydrating early’ – Dr. Christine Choi Kim, Skincare Expert for The Body Shop

~ The new oil-free Vitamin E gel cream promises 48-hour protection and moisturisation against the elements City living does take a toll on skin; with its constant exposure to exhaust fumes, grubby winds, damaging UV rays from the sun, or even the air conditioning in our offices and homes. As a result, our skin becomes…

(0)Comments | November 4, 2018 10:19 am

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