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Microsoft inspires 500 girls, parents and teachers in Sri Lanka to embrace coding, STEM skills and #MakeWhatsNext

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8), Microsoft hosted a full day session for #DigiGirlz in Sri Lanka. Over 500 girls, including their parents and teachers, experienced career coaching sessions, heard from an esteemed group of industry leaders in a panel discussion, and participated in a coding project using Microsoft MakeCode. The event was held…

(0)Comments | March 13, 2019 10:45 am

Daraz announces the launch of Daraz Avurudu Wasi

As the cuckoo heralds the approaching of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year, Daraz announces the launch of the largest online shopping sale in Sri Lanka The Avurudu sale. Titled Daraz Avurudu Wasi, the sale offers local shoppers the ultimate Avurudu shopping extravaganza, beginning on the 15th of March and ending on the 15th of…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2019 5:32 pm

Ruhunu Hospital unveils first private sector vascular unit in Southern Province

Ruhunu Hospital announced that the hospital now offers laser treatments for varicose veins and has enabled the treatment to be performed as an outpatient for the first time in the Southern Province. With Ruhunu Hospital adapting to the latest and best healthcare technology at every corner, this treatment can be done without any cuts under…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2019 2:59 pm

ayubo.life lauds clients’ wins at Sri Lanka Corporate Health and Productivity Awards

~ Hemas wins gold in Extra-Large Company category, H-Connect Pvt Ltd clinches gold in Medium category Following the conclusion of the first Sri Lanka Corporate Health and Productivity Awards, the country’s leading smartphone health and fitness app, ayubo.life, applauded the success of two of its clients – Hemas Holdings Plc and H-Connect Pvt Ltd –…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2019 2:55 pm

Sunshine Holdings’ oil palm estate in Nakiyadeniya discovers endemic fish species

A pioneering bio diversity study conducted in the freshwater streams of Nakiyadeniya Oil Palm Estate, an oil palm estate managed by the agribusiness arm of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, has led to a remarkable discovery of a new fish species. Scientifically named as Schistura scripta and commonly known as ‘Sri Lanka Mountain…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2019 2:51 pm

PayMaster Reinvents Mobile Reloads and Payments Processing with Disruptive Innovation

PayMaster Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. – Sri Lanka, unveiled its flagship development, the PayMaster app at the official launch event held recently in Colombo. The app aims to revolutionize the way Sri Lankans transact when topping-up their mobile reloads and paying their bills. The PayMaster app is an essential instrument as the island moves towards a…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2019 1:53 pm

Seylan Bank fetes outstanding employees at Annual Sales Conference and Awards

Seylan Bank honoured a number of its top performers, at the Bank’s Annual Sales Conference and Awards 2018 held at the Kingsbury Hotel, recently. The Annual Sales Conference and Awards, recognised the exceptional performers of its work force for their dedication, in appreciation of their diligent efforts towards clients and enthusiasm to achieve advanced levels…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2019 10:54 pm

Takas.lk ties up with NDB and HNB to offer up to 25% off, making Avurudu more joyful for customers

Takas.lk has partnered with NDB and HNB for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, offering each bank’s customer base up to 25% off on credit card and debit card purchases. Beyond these very special, store-wide Avurudu savings, credit card holders at HNB and NDB will be also given the opportunity to pay in installments for…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2019 2:00 pm

Auxenta champions its female employees on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Sri Lankan Silicon Valley tech firm – Auxenta – is commemorating Women’s Day by organizing a program at its office under this year’s #BalanceforBetter…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2019 1:13 pm

Dentsu Aegis Network promotes Ashish Bhasin to CEO of expanded cluster Greater South

Dentsu Aegis Network, the global media & marketing communications conglomerate, has promoted Ashish Bhasin, currently Chairman and CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network – South Asia to the expanded role of CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network Greater South and Chairman and CEO of India. With this announcement, Bhasin will now also be responsible for overseeing India, Sri Lanka,…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2019 1:11 pm

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