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SLIIT Awards Night 2024 celebrates outstanding contribution to education together with Silver Jubilee gala

SLIIT hosted a gala night to celebrate its annual SLIIT Awards 2024 honouring excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions of staff members at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo recently. Over 500 members of the SLIIT community came together to mark the event which also coincided with the Institute’s commemorating its 25-year special journey of education and innovation….

(0)Comments | January 4, 2025 10:59 am

Fairfirst Shines at Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards

Fairfirst Insurance proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as its CEO, Sandeep Gopal, Deputy CEO, Ravishankar Wickneswaran; and the ExCo members Dhilan Mitchell, Clement Fernandopulle, Dulshan Fernando, Anusha Fernando, Rasika Perera, and Thilina Pinto were honoured at the prestigious Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards. The ceremony, held on 5 December 2024 at the ITC Ratnadipa in…

(0)Comments | January 4, 2025 10:54 am

Ceylinco Life ends 2024 with 12 free medical camps under ‘Waidya Hamuwa’ initiative

Ceylinco Life recently conducted a free medical camp in Neluwa in Galle under the Company’s ‘Waidya Hamuwa’ community health programme, ending 2024 with 12 such camps that benefitted more than 2,600 people. The long-running ‘Waidya Hamuwa’ programme has now completed 20 years, providing access to doctors and diagnostic tests to well over 150,000 people, and…

(0)Comments | January 4, 2025 10:50 am

People’s Leasing & Finance Wins Silver, Among Top 10 Nominees for overall Excellence at TAGS Awards 2024

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC was honoured with the prestigious Silver Award at the 59th TAGS Awards 2024, in the Finance Companies, Leasing Companies, and Other Financial Institutions (total group assets above LKR 75 billion) category. The award was received in recognition of the company’s outstanding integrated annual report for 2023/24, titled “Great Partnerships”, further…

(0)Comments | January 4, 2025 10:42 am

Cinnamon Bentota Beach Signature Selection to Host Gem Sri Lanka 2025

Cinnamon Bentota Beach Signature Selection is proud to host the second edition of South Asia’s premier gemstone exhibition, Gem Sri Lanka 2025, scheduled to take place from January 8 to January 10, 2025. This prestigious event, a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry, will unite leading industry professionals, international buyers, and sellers to…

(0)Comments | January 4, 2025 10:34 am

Shangri-La Sri Lanka Triumphs with the Highest Number of Awards at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024

In a night of celebration and achievement, Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota stood out as shining stars at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024. Collectively, the two properties proudly secured the highest number of accolades, underscoring their unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality. Awards Won by Shangri-La Colombo: Best Themed Cuisine Restaurant – Shang Palace…

(0)Comments | January 3, 2025 5:06 pm

Softlogic Life flies Santa onto Galle Face Green

Santa’s sleigh in action using drone technology In a dazzling display of creativity and innovation, Softlogic Life, Sri Lanka’s leading life insurer with the largest customer base, illuminated Colombo’s night sky at Galle Face Green with a festive spectacle like never before. For the first time in Sri Lanka, Santa Claus was seen flying in…

(0)Comments | January 3, 2025 5:01 pm

The Untold Truth About the PIR Duct Industry in Sri Lanka

The Pre-Insulated (PIR) Duct industry in Sri Lanka has been subjected to controversy due to the low-quality products that are available in the market. Lead Airtec, is one of the authorized distributors of Kingspan Insulation in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Seychelles, urges its clients in purchasing industry standard and reliable products. Kingspan Insulation notes that…

(0)Comments | January 3, 2025 4:54 pm

The Grand Kandyan bids farewell to 2024

The Grand Kandyan bid farewell to 2024 and welcomed 2025 with a grand celebration at their Royal Peacock ballroom. The event also gave away return air tickets to winners of several competitions including Grand Kandyan Queen that were held during the event. Guests enjoyed a Dinner Buffet, complemented by live performances from Sri Lanka’s top…

(0)Comments | January 3, 2025 4:52 pm

Beam Hela Osu Lanka honoured at Entrepreneur Awards

Beam Hela Osu Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., a renowned Ayurvedic product manufacturer in Sri Lanka, was recognised with a Merit Award in the Industry Manufacturing Sector – Medium Category at the Entrepreneur Awards 2024 for the Western Province. Organised by the National Enterprise Development Authority and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, the award…

(0)Comments | January 3, 2025 4:48 pm

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