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Christmas Cake Mixing on board Navy vessel at HIP

Hambantota International Port (HIP) was host to Shangri La Hotel – Hambantota as they kicked off the year-end festive season with their Christmas cake mixing ceremony held recently. The event was held on board a Sri Lankan Naval vessel docked at Hambantota International Port.  The Christmas cake, which is complex and unique in its making,…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:49 pm

PwC Sri Lanka outlines the importance of Data Classification for Local Businesses

With digitalisation growing globally and businesses having been forced to step up security measures to protect valuable data, data classification is taking center stage in every organisation’s data protection strategy. Sri Lanka has also taken measures in pushing forth the Personal Data Protection Act, which aims to adequately regulate the processing of personal data, where…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:41 pm

COLIND’s Diwali ball 2022 – an evening of fun, frolic and merriment held in Colombo

COLIND (Colombo Indians) organized a Diwali Ball recently at the Taj Samudra. An evening full of sumptuous Indian food – chowpatty chaats, twisted desserts, chatpata snacks, southern delights, and banarsi paans served on live counters saw many guests feasting to their heart’s content. The evening started off with a unique lamp lighting ceremony- where Chandana’s…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:39 pm

‘SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise’ renews contracts and strengthens relationships with SME Solution Partners to help businesses grow

Organises Partner Recognition Awards under theme ‘Joining Forces ’22 ‘SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise’ hosted a Partner Forum recently, to recognise and reward SME Solution Partners and sign agreements strengthening their mutual relationship, with the aim of helping small businesses scale and grow with ICT specific products and services. The forum comprised of two key segments, namely the…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:36 pm

DFCC Bank Wins at CSE Masterminds – Sri Lanka’s Premier Capital Market’s Quiz Challenge

Having fielded two teams for the 4th Edition of the CSE Mastermind Quiz – Sri Lanka’s premier capital markets quiz challenge, DFCC Bank’s A Team emerged as the winner in the Banking Category. CSE Masterminds 4th Edition witnessed the participation of 67 teams, representing a cross-section of corporates from around the country, as they put…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:32 pm

INSEE Cement Celebrates its Trailblazers at Seniority Awards 2022

Acknowledging the valued contribution and pioneering efforts of its longest–serving and most loyal personnel, INSEE Cement, the leading manufacturer of cement in Sri Lanka, held its Seniority Awards 2022, recently. 20 INSEE personnel working in locations and facilities from around the country who have successfully completed 20 or more years of dedicated service were presented…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 4:08 pm

Banking Legend Priyantha Talwatte Takes Over as Chief Executive Officer at SDB bank

A well respected and accomplished personality in the Banking industry, Priyantha Talwatte, has assumed duties as Chief Executive Officer at SDB bank, with effect from 23rd November 2022. Mr. Talwatte has 30 years of senior leadership experience with a track record of delivering sustainable stakeholder value. He was a pioneering senior leader shaping the ascend…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 3:58 pm

Consumer Insights Drive Nations Trust Bank’s Digital Banking Upgrade

Nations Trust Bank has launched its next generation of digital banking services through the Nations Direct Mobile Banking App and online banking services, which was enhanced based on the Bank’s own consumer insights. The latest release includes a suite of customer centric banking solutions with improved UI/UX, latest technology and security to provide customers a…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 3:05 pm

META and HUTCH partner to help Sri Lankans stay connected with text-only Facebook and Discover

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, and Hutch have collaborated to allow all Hutch subscribers to access Facebook in ‘text-only’ mode without any data charges thereby enabling them to stay connected even when there is a delay in renewing their FB pack or they are out of balance. A simple tap of an icon…

(0)Comments | November 24, 2022 7:47 am

Prima in association with Sri Lanka Cricket uplifts junior cricketing talent in Sri Lanka

Prima has come forward as the sole sponsor for the Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) inter-district and inter-provincial tournament organized and structured by the Sri Lanka Cricket National Talent Pathway programme with the objective of identifying youth cricketers with potential at an early age. The media conference was held at the Sinhalese Sports Club…

(0)Comments | November 23, 2022 2:42 pm