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Emirates SkyCargo expands capacity with delivery of new freighter

Emirates SkyCargo, a leader in the global airfreight industry, has received a new Boeing 777F aircraft, taking its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft. From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down on at its new home, Dubai World Central, with a…

(0)Comments | June 1, 2022 11:27 am

Softlogic Finance Posts Record 146% Increase Year-on-Year in Net Interest Income

Secured lending portfolio and management restructuring process yields early results Softlogic Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital PLC, has posted a Net Interest Income of LKR 1.35 Billion year to date (YTD) as at March 31,2022 recording a 146% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase despite the challenging operating environment. Net Income for 4Q 2021/22 was LKR…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 4:18 pm

Nippon Paints Lanka – ‘Official Overseas Sponsor’ of Sri Lanka Cricket National Women’s Team Tour of Pakistan 2022

Nippon Paints Lanka will be the Official Overseas Sponsor of the National Women’s Team tour of Pakistan which is to be held late May 2022. This is the first time the National Women’s Cricket Team is being sponsored by a construction brand. Nemantha Abeysinghe, General Manager of Nippon Paints Lanka said, “We are proud to…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 3:45 pm

INSEE Cement to Launch Next Phase of Globally Acclaimed Mangrove Restoration Project in June

Sri Lanka’s leading and only fully-integrated cement manufacturer INSEE Cement has successfully completed the first phase of its Puttalam Mangrove Restoration Project, covering an area of 2 hectares along the Searakkuliya Lagoon in Aruwakkalu. Following its successful completion, INSEE Cement has scheduled the next phase of the project to kick start in June in Galle,…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 2:50 pm

Anton launches its flagship store on Daraz.lk

Anton, a 100% Sri Lankan manufacturer of household solutions for over 60 years, is committed to catering to the requirements of both local and international customers through unique designs, constant innovation, and by adhering to internationally recognized quality standards. Anton is taking its offering even further in the online marketing world as a flagship store…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 12:57 pm

Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) wins the prestigious DELL Technologies T2 Partner of the Year Award

Asia Pacific Technology Systems (Pvt) Ltd. (APTS), a multi award-winning Information Technology Solutions provider, recently bagged the prestigious “T2 Partner of the Year: Infrastructure Solutions Group” award from DELL Technologies.  This award is a testament to the commitment, hard-work, and resilience of APTS in creating client-centric solutions on par with global standards since its inception…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 12:47 pm

IIHS signs landmark MoU supporting UK’s NHS with high quality Sri Lankan nursing care

The International Institute of Health Science (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s premier and leading healthcare education institute renowned for producing an eminent and qualified nursing workforce has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHS Improvement East England, to provide qualified nurses from Sri Lanka. Nurses who have completed the University of Coventry, Bachelor of Science…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 12:40 pm

SLT-MOBITEL marks decisive milestone completing infrastructure for the One Million Fibre Project driving nation’s digital future

With Sri Lanka’s telecom sector witnessing significant technological advancement in the past decade, SLT-MOBITEL as the pioneering force has continuously aimed at driving the digital future to empower society. Today, SLT-MOBITEL, as the National ICT Solutions Provider, marked a significant milestone by enabling the infrastructure to ensure the deployment of One Million Fibre connections under…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 12:31 pm

Legendary Skinsman joins Sri Lanka’s longstanding premier heavy metal band Stigmata

Stigmata have unveiled their new drummer — and it’s a familiar face. Early May the band announced that they were auditioning new Skinsmen due to their then drummer leaving the band to pursue work overseas. However, they did not immediately announce a replacement percussionist and with gigs galore lined up for the year there was…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 11:35 am

First Capital Holdings PLC & Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka empower communities in Galle

At a simple yet momentous day for the joyful home-beneficiaries, First Capital Holdings PLC and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka successfully handed over four (04) homes to families in the Bope-Poddala Division in the Galle District recently.  Senior staff representing both organizations, along with government officials, stood with these four families as they stepped into…

(0)Comments | May 31, 2022 11:24 am

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