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Empowering women leaders; SLIM successfully concludes 2nd Episode of the Leading Liyo – Leadership Development Programme

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted the certification ceremony of the Leading Liyo programme followed by an Experience Sharing Forum for the aspiring women who successfully completed the Leading Liyo; Leadership Development Programme – Episode 2, an initiative under the UNSDG Goal number 05 – Gender Equality. The event was graced by…

(0)Comments | December 6, 2022 11:34 am

Ceylinco Life’s Toastmasters Club marches on to 9th year

Ceylinco Life hosted the ninth installation ceremony of its Toastmasters Club recently, during which a new executive committee was appointed, new members were welcomed, and awards and accolades were bestowed upon outstanding members of the past year. Ms Ruvini de Silva, Senior Assistant Manager Customer Service was appointed the new President of the Club to…

(0)Comments | December 6, 2022 11:22 am

Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help 10 million people learn digital skills needed for the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy globally

Program to provide free access to 350 courses, six new Career Essentials Certificates, and 50,000 LinkedIn Learning Scholarships 101,000+ engaged learners in Sri Lanka to-date under Skills for Jobs program Today, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 4:30 pm

Hameedia continues partnership with Indira Cancer Trust by donating Rs.1 million from its ‘Pink Collection’ sales

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand that is synonymous with style and quality, donated Rs.1 million to Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) at a ceremony organised recently, continuing the strong partnership built in the recent years between both organisations. The donation was the latest sales proceeds from Hameedia’s ‘Pink Collection’ range, a special all-pink clothing collection…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 4:11 pm

20th DSI Supersport School Volleyball Championship 2022 tournament concluded successfully

The finals of 20th DSI Supersport School Volleyball Championship took place on 03rd and 04th December 2022 at Indoor Stadium, Sugathadasa National Sports Complex, Colombo 14. Sri Lanka’s number one footwear brand came forward, together with the support of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF) and the School Volleyball Association (SVA) of the Ministry of…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 4:02 pm

Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand

Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand. The special non-stop daily service from Dubai to Auckland was greeted at Auckland Airport ahead of the country’s first fully open…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 3:53 pm

SMR Consolidated Engages with Public and Stakeholders at Pro food, Propack and Agbiz 2022

Sri Lanka’s premier manufacturer, refiner and exporter of edible oils and fats, SMR Consolidated (Sena Mills Refineries Pvt Ltd), was present in a very significant way, with its own flagship stall, at Pro food, Propack and Agbiz 2022 – the most comprehensive agriculture-based processed food packaging exhibition in Sri Lanka, organized by the Sri Lanka…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 3:28 pm

HNB FINANCE reappoints Mr. Brahmanage Premalal to Board of Directors

HNB Finance PLC (HNBF) recently announced the reappointment of Mr. Brahmanage Premalal to the company’s Board of Directors as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director effective from November 29, 2022. Mr. Premalal previously served as Deputy Chairman/Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of HNB FINANCE until June 29th, 2020, before retiring in terms of Finance Companies (Corporate Governance) Direction of…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 3:20 pm

HNB together with Caritas initiates ‘Season of Giving’ to spread joy during the festive season

With the intention of uplifting the spirits of children in marginalized communities during the festive season, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, launched the ‘Season of Giving’ donation campaign on its premier digital payment app SOLO, to support Caritas Sri Lanka. The non-profit organization, the social arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of…

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 3:13 pm

Hirdaramani Industries Kuruwita celebrates 30 years of success

The company’s future focus is to inculcate a culture of change by launching several projects in 2023 It is the largest employer in Ratnapura, creating over 3000 jobs A pioneer of the Sri Lankan apparel industry, Hirdaramani Group recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of one of its oldest and largest manufacturing facilities, Hirdaramani Industries Kuruwita….

(0)Comments | December 5, 2022 3:02 pm