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Star to power Sri Lanka’s Blue Carbon Stock Restoration

Star Garments Group, a leading global apparel manufacturer headquartered in Sri Lanka extended its support to the country’s Blue Carbon stock restoration. Via the signing of an MOU with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society, Star to naturally regenerate mangroves across 3 hectares of land, located at Anawilundawa Ramsar wetland on March 1, 2023, in…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2023 1:05 pm

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo marks International Women’s Day in style with a special celebration from 1st-10th March

The recently launched Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands marks International Women’s Day 2023 by transforming it into a 10-day long festive celebration titled “International Women’s Week” from 1st to 10th March 2023. It is an extravaganza that is sure to capture the imagination of all amazing…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2023 1:00 pm

Raigam Tele’es  2022 19th Encounter

The Raigam Tele’es Secretariat proudly declares the 19th encounter of Raigam Tele’es to appreciate the tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2022. Event Out-Line Press Conference to declare the festival and opening of applications – 29th 2022 Closing date for acceptance of applications – 15th January 2023 Nomination Evening –  24th February  2023, – Waters-Edge,…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2023 12:45 pm

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both air carriers to new points on each other’s networks via Manila and Dubai, using a single ticket and one baggage policy. Now in effect, the reciprocal interline partnership provides Emirates’ passengers access to 19 Philippine domestic destinations operated…

(0)Comments | March 7, 2023 6:53 am

A brand-new range of locally produced snacks from C. W. Mackie PLC

C.W. Mackie, a well-known conglomerate in Sri Lanka, recently launched a brand new range of locally produced snacks that includes Cassava Chips, Fried Dhal, Buddy Peanuts, and Mixtures under its widely popular food and beverage brand, SCAN. Mackie is a multi-cluster, multi-channel organization with a strong presence in its brands at every level in the…

(0)Comments | March 3, 2023 2:48 pm

SDB bank: Inspiring Sri Lankans to Become Savers and Achieve Their Aspirations

SDB bank offers a range of savings products to suit the diverse needs of its customers. With competitive – often market-leading – interest rates and several other unique features, SDB bank’s savings products stand out in the market. A healthy savings habit is one of the most pivotal habits you can cultivate in your life,…

(0)Comments | March 3, 2023 11:45 am

SLT-MOBITEL collaborates with The Creative Isle to launch CAN Weekday Market at WTC

Aims to support creative micro entrepreneurship With the growing popularity of the weekend market at One Galle Face, The CAN Market has now expanded to launch a weekday market to be conducted twice a month at the World Trade Center, located in the heart of Colombo. This second venue aims to reach out to the…

(0)Comments | March 3, 2023 11:37 am

Unicorn Factory transforming how Sri Lankan entrepreneurs access knowledge to learn and grow

Unicorn Factory is transforming the way budding Sri Lankan entrepreneurs are accessing knowledge that can fast track their entrepreneurial journey. Unicorn Factory is a ground-breaking project that was founded by experienced entrepreneur and startup coach in Sri Lanka Jehan Wijesinghe. It is an entrepreneurship educational programme that enables the young entrepreneurial minds of Sri Lanka…

(0)Comments | March 2, 2023 4:10 pm

DFCC” Samata English” CSR initiative continues supporting Youth with English Language and Soft Skills Training  across the country

Guided by its wide-reaching sustainability strategy, DFCC Bank continues its Samata English, “English for Everyone,” social support and development programme for the 5th consecutive year, which is the Bank’s flagship project under the “Education” pillar, one of the 6 cross-cutting themes under the Bank’s sustainability vision, contributing towards resilient communities. This year, the ongoing programmes…

(0)Comments | March 2, 2023 3:43 pm

AkzoNobel renews partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka for 5th year in a row

On the 20th of January 2023, AkzoNobel Paints – a leading global paints and coatings company and manufacturer of Dulux paints- inked a contract renewing its collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka for the 5th year in a row. The global partnership -now with 24 participating countries- is part of AkzoNobel’s ‘Let’s Colour’ initiative,…

(0)Comments | March 2, 2023 12:07 pm