Wheelchair tennis in Sri Lanka has received a boost following the development of two international standard hard surface courts at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) by Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) the full-time principal sponsor of the sport. The two courts, completely refurbished to international match specifications with funds provided by CICT, were formally…
Deepavali, or the Hindu festival of lights, as it is also commonly known, is a time when you fix up and decorate your home, buy new clothes for yourself and your family and take part in festivities with your community. Embodying the triumph of light over dark, Deepavali is the celebration of Lakshmi, the goddess…
The inaugural Janashakthi Full Option Appathon – the Next Gen Smart Tech Challenge came to a close with Team ‘While Loop’ emerging winners at the Grand Finale, taking home the grand prize of Rs. One Million. Team ‘Winter Rise’ came close behind as the Runner-up, winning a cash prize of Rs. 200,000, whilst teams ‘Four…
The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel recently introduced “Car Doctor” for all vehicle owners which is a smart vehicle tracking device that monitors a vehicles performance and progress while in use. The introduction of this device is an addition to Mobitel’s diversified product range of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that enable customers to be connected from…
Thousands of walkers reached the finishing point as Trail’s 28-day journey from Point Pedro in the North to Dondra in the South of Sri Lanka came to an end. The extraordinary success of the event has been a truly inspiring one along this journey to raise five million dollars towards building a new cancer facility…
Ocean Lanka recently partnered Trail 2016 as Bronze Sponsor in aid of the charity’s drive to raise awareness on cancer and in raising US$ 5 million, which will go towards building a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle. The company pledged a substantial donation to the cause which was enthusiastically…
~ Connects NDB e-Remittance Customers to Broader Global Network of Remittance Services National Development Bank PLC (NDB) today announced its partnership with HomeSend, a joint venture between Mastercard, eServGlobal and BICS, to offer greater security and convenience to millions of Sri Lankans sending money home from abroad. Connecting NDB’s state-of-the-art e-Remittance service to the HomeSend…
As ever more Sri Lankan mothers choose to use diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and comfortable, Farlin, one of the world’s most trusted brands of baby care products, announced the launch of its disposable diaper range in Sri Lanka. Farlin has gone to great lengths to ensure that the diapers provide long lasting…
OZO Hotels in Sri Lanka has signed an MoU with NetWwater (Network of Women Water Professionals) to collaborate on the “OZO for H2O” CSR programme, aimed at developing a rain water harvesting system that will provide rural schools with access to clean water for better hygiene and sanitation. Under this partnership, the first project will…
Ten Sri Lankan university students selected to attend China study trip Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) company, works with Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure to launch Seeds For the Future Program at Prime Minister’s office today. Huawei launches the Seeds For the Future program, its global Corporate Social Responsibility program…
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