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Microsoft and its employees donated over $650 million in cash, cloud services and software in 2016

New Microsoft Philanthropies organization helped put 71,000 nonprofits in the cloud and supercharge the company’s giving.   A year after the formation of Microsoft Philanthropies, Microsoft Corp. and its employees have donated more than $650 million in cash, cloud services and software to nonprofits around the world. In a letter published today, Mary Snapp, corporate…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2017 2:38 pm

Fast growing Direct2Door eyes Colombo takeover

Since its start as a convenience service delivering vegetables to homes in selected neighborhoods of Colombo, Direct2Door has grown significantly over a very short time frame, with the service now available across the entirety of the Colombo district, as well as many of the suburbs of Greater Colombo. This is mainly in service of Direct2Door’s…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2017 2:30 pm

“Scan Jumbo Peanut Cycle Wassa” is back with 75 foldable bikes

Creating much excitement once again among consumers, Scan Products Division of C.W. Mackie PLC has announced the relaunch of “Scan Jumbo Peanut Cycle Wassa”   “Scan Jumbo Peanut Cycle Wassa” was launched in 2014 for the first time in Sri Lanka. With the popularity of the promotion, Scan Products decided to continue the “Cycle Wassa”…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2017 1:32 pm

wOw.lk introduces Free Delivery Sundays

Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce site, wOw.lk, is offering its valued customers a free delivery service between Colombo 1 and 15, for all purchases that are made on Sundays. Instead of having to pay an additional fee for deliveries, customers in the selected areas of Colombo, will now be able to have a wide array of…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2017 12:51 pm

Kudawella fishing trawler owner overwhelmed by service levels of Amãna Takaful

Amãna Takaful (ATL) paid full reparation for a fishing trawler that collided with a ship off the coast of Kaduwella recently. The cheque was received by the owner W S S Prasanna in the presence of Fazal Ghaffoor – CEO, ATL. This occasion was also attended by Janaka Wijeyakumara – Regional Manager for South and…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2017 12:49 pm

Rajagiriya Apartments poised to be investment goldmine

Sri Lanka’s first Australian inspired condominium, The Flemington, Rajagiriya records 60% of apartments sold, following the start of construction in November 2016.   The Rajagiriya condominium project by EliSh Development, marketed to the local market, has seen 70% of apartments sold to Sri Lankans residing locally and 30% to Sri Lankan expatriates.   Managing Director,…

(0)Comments | March 6, 2017 4:48 pm

DFCC Bank receives ISO 27001:2013 certification

DFCC Bank was recently awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification in recognition of implementing the best practices in legal, physical and technical control for information security management. The certificate was awarded to Palitha Gamage, Chief Risk Officer – DFCC Bank by Shan Nanayakkara, General Manager – Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka, at the awarding ceremony held at…

(0)Comments | March 6, 2017 4:45 pm

Revello launches sugar free dark chocolate in Sri Lanka

Chocolate lovers across the country can now indulge in a truly world-class premium sugar free chocolate as the CBL Revello introduces ‘Revello sugar free dark’ – the ultimate indulgence in sugar free chocolate.   At a time when sugar-free has gone mainstream, Revello sugar free has been specially crafted after a series of trials and…

(0)Comments | March 6, 2017 4:32 pm

Creative Software Expands operations and creates many employment opportunities for Software Professionals

This year the leading IT company Creative Software, formerly known as Creative Solutions, has doubled their office space to accommodate their rapidly growing teams and client base.   The expansion has generated attractive employment opportunities for software professionals and recent graduates looking to grow their careers in “an informal, fun and creative work environment” as…

(0)Comments | March 6, 2017 4:30 pm

HNB signs up as official banking partner to Roy-Tho Big Match 2017

Sri Lanka’s premier private commercial bank, HNB PLC came forward to serve as Official Banker to the country’s blue ribbon cricket encounter, 138th Battle of the Blues, for the second consecutive year. Taking place at the SSC Grounds from 9-11 March 2017, the match between Royal College and St. Thomas’ College is the second longest…

(0)Comments | March 6, 2017 12:42 pm

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