A bank focused on the sustainable development of MSME/SMEs and local communities, DFCC Bank recently successfully concluded the first edition of the DFCC “Vyapara Hamuwa” programme, an entrepreneurship development initiative. DFCC “Vyapara Hamuwa” is an initiative to enhance entrepreneur knowledge and skills to develop Sri Lanka’s MSME/SME sector. The first “Vyapara Hamuwa” was held on…
Ekva LLC, a US company with strong Sri Lankan roots spearheaded by Amith Boteju, CEO will be in Sri Lanka to find promising startups in any industry for the company’s accelerator. “We aim to invest and guide promising startups to build sustainable businesses and raise funds. Selected startups will be offered an investment from Ekva…
Suren Cooke Agencies, the pioneer in the Pest Management industry of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Sub-Aqua Club (SLSAC) and Neptune’s Army of Rubbish Cleaners (NARC), recently conducted an ocean clean-up in Mount Lavinia. The initiative, which aimed to carry out an effective ocean clean up, will also empower financially vulnerable communities…
CMS, one of the best-established IT companies in Sri Lanka, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala celebration on March 7, 2023, at the Lotus Ballroom, Shangri La Colombo. The Director-General of BOI, Mrs Renuka Weerakone, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. The event was attended by several dignitaries and affiliated partners from Europe,…
SLRCS hosts a Knowledge and Experience Sharing Field Visit for the Agriculture Students of UoP in response to the Ground Water Recharging for Disaster Preparedness Project Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Sri Lanka’s largest humanitarian organisation, hosted a two-day residential programme for undergraduates from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (UoP) in Galgamuwa….
IODEX, one of the leading specialists in pain relief, conducted a 17-day social welfare program from 03rd to 19th March 2023 where thousands of pilgrims and devotees were given relief by reducing the physical pains they would face while making the arduous trek to the summit of Sri Pada. Since the launch of ‘IODEX SUVASAHANA’ care project six years ago,…
The Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Sri Lanka, to power up undergraduates with a structured internship programme while developing their interpersonal skills and molding them for future career advancements. Undergraduates at RIC reading for degrees in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences (EMFSS)…
Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand that is synonymous with style and quality, marked International Women’s Day with a special knowledge-sharing event for all of its female employees at the Head Office in Ratmalana on 8th March. The event was the highlight of a series of sessions Hameedia is conducting throughout the months of February…
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, recently unveiled its Gold Financing Premier Centre, offering convenient solutions for customers in need of quick financial assistance during emergencies. Through simple and hassle-free processes, Siyapatha Finance customers in the central Colombo region can obtain a loan within a few minutes by pledging gold as…
Lanka Marine Services (Pvt) Ltd. (LMS), Sri Lanka’s leading supplier of fuel to ships, has expanded its services to supply fuel to local businesses from April 2022. Amid fuel shortages in the country, this enables local businesses to continue uninterrupted operations. LMS has supplied fuel to more than 250 companies in Sri Lanka which operate…
