Union Bank commenced the launch of digital zones providing 24/7 Smart Banking services from its Head Office in April 2024. This was followed by the opening of several new digital zones in other area including Pettah, Rajagiriya, Kandy, Gampaha, Negombo and Kurunegala, offering customers seamless transactions including cash deposits, cash withdrawals, cardless deposits, fund transfers…
Uber’s Annual Lost and Found Index gives a peek into items forgotten by riders last year Uber, the country’s most loved ride hailing app, today released the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated Lost and Found Index, shedding light on the most commonly forgotten items in Ubers across the island nation. From perfumes to a…
A household name for biscuits, Maliban, recently received the prestigious honour of being ranked as Sri Lanka’s Most-Loved Brand for Ready-to-Eat Packed Food, by LMD’s Brands Annual Ranking 2024. This prestigious accolade reflects Maliban’s commitment to quality and excellence; a legacy it has built and grown over 70 years. LMD’s Most Loved Brands ranking celebrates…
In the dynamic landscape of the transformer industry, where innovation meets expertise, two industry giants, Lanka Transformers Ltd and APAR Industries Ltd, have forged an alliance that promises to redefine standards and elevate benchmarks. This alliance comes as a culmination of rigorous evaluation and meticulous selection, with APAR clinching the bid to supply bulk volumes…
Pining another luxury city hotel property to the Kandy hospitality basket ‘Devon Rest’ was re-opened with a total refurbishment recently. Owned and operated by the Weeraratne family owned diversified Devon Group, ‘Devon Rest’ was first opened 1991 across the Kandy lake as a multi-functional resort to cater to both locals and foreigners. The hotel was…
A grand adventure, a cultural odyssey, and an oasis of tranquillity in the scenic Eastern part of Sri Lanka awaiting to be explored, Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part of the Maldivian-owned hospitality brand Sun SIyam Resorts participated at the recent Sancharaka Udawa 2024 trade show, receiving an overwhelming response from industry visitors. Sancharaka Udawa ‘The Travel…
Southern MICE EXPO 2024, organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau kicked off today at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach hotel. The multi-day event aims to position southern Sri Lanka as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). With over 115 buyers and media representatives from 15+ countries in attendance, the event showcases…
Elzian Agro, a pioneering precision agriculture company from Sri Lanka, has been honored as a finalist in the World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge, which highlights innovative water solutions for the new climate reality. Selected from a pool of over 1,600 submissions representing 95 countries and more than 300 high-caliber applications from 63 countries, Elzian Agro…
Colonial Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., a prominent player in the local steel & hardware industry, has solidified its position as a key advertiser in the upcoming release of Rainbow Pages, the National Business Directory 2024/25, presented by SLT-MOBITEL group. As one of the top 20 clients of the National Business Directory, Colonial Engineering has recognized the…
Sri Lanka’s only professional network of practising human resource professionals, the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP), successfully concluded the Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop for local HR professionals. This pioneering initiative, conducted in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), had the participation of 24 HR practitioners representing several industry sectors. Facilitated…
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