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Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan, offers free cargo capacity for flood-relief aid

Partners with International Humanitarian City to airlift essential goods to Pakistan on 53 weekly flights from Dubai Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. From today, cargo capacity…

(0)Comments | September 2, 2022 4:44 pm

ComBank announces 3rd ‘Arunalu Siththam’ art competition for young Sri Lankans

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that the Bank’s popular children’s art competition ‘Arunalu Siththam’ is back for a third year, extending an invitation to young Sri Lankans countrywide to express themselves through their artistic talents. Open to children between the ages of four and 16, the competition hosted under the banner of the…

(0)Comments | September 2, 2022 4:32 pm

Brands IMC and Bookingwhizz Colombo signs MOU

Brands IMC, an industry specialized Public Agency with expertise in the Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Technology, Finance, Education and the Healthcare sectors, recently signed a partnership with Bookingwhizz ISL (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka. BookingWhizz, headquartered in England is a global technology provider of CRM, guest management,  and direct booking facilities targeted exclusively for the hotel…

(0)Comments | September 2, 2022 3:24 pm

Mexico’s leading DJs Marisol and Ivonne Grajales make waves in Colombo

Leading DJs from Mexico who have entertained crowds across Europe, North and South America, Marisol and Ivonne Grajales were touring Sri Lanka recently, storming some of Colombo’s most happening venues.  The sisters, who have spun their vibrant sounds to full houses and performed at epic DJ sets across the world including the USA, Brazil, Honduras,…

(0)Comments | September 2, 2022 2:53 pm

vivo Topped China’s Smartphone Market in Q2 2022, According to a Counterpoint Report

According to Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse Report released on 27th July, vivo ranked first with a market share* of 19.8% in Q2 2022, maintaining its position as a leading global smartphone brand. vivo, following a more global and local approach, has developed an understanding of local culture and continues to expand across the globe. Presently,…

(0)Comments | September 2, 2022 12:06 pm

Uber joins hands with Sri Lanka Red Cross Society: Offers USD 200,000 to support vulnerable communities

Donations to provide dry ration kits and critical medicines Uber Sri Lanka today announced a USD 200,000 donation to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to help vulnerable communities affected by the economic crisis. The donations will be used to distribute food and life-saving medicines across the country. Over 10,000 individuals, including Uber delivery and…

(0)Comments | September 1, 2022 4:15 pm

Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer. Having anticipated the strong return of travel demand, Emirates worked closely with its airport partners to operate as scheduled, minimise travel disruptions, and take customers to their planned holidays and trips to see friends…

(0)Comments | September 1, 2022 3:46 pm

Rhino Changing Lives of Students at Thakshila College, Gampaha

Thakshila College, one of Gampaha district’s oldest schools, was widely discussed during the 2021 ordinary level examinations as a picture of students sitting for the exam in a damaged building during heavy rains was circulated. The public, including mainstream media institutions, brought the school’s plight to light, and that is when the heart-warming story was…

(0)Comments | August 31, 2022 4:51 pm

Combank.lk becomes top ‘Banking and Finance’ website in Sri Lanka

Wins Silver at BestWeb.lk 2022 competition organised by LK Domain Registry The corporate website of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been recognised as the top ‘Banking and Finance’ website in the country at the BestWeb.lk 2022 competition hosted by the LK Domain Registry. The Bank won the Silver – the highest award presented in…

(0)Comments | August 31, 2022 4:33 pm

SriLankan Airlines Flying the Nation’s Flag Globally for 43 Years

SriLankan Airlines has been the fabric of commercial aviation in Sri Lanka since the dawn of the airline 43 years ago. Launched on 1 September 1979, SriLankan Airlines’ 43rd Anniversary is perhaps an opportune moment therefore to reflect back on the airline’s greatest accomplishments, which are often intertwined with Sri Lanka’s own milestones in aviation…

(0)Comments | August 31, 2022 3:32 pm