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Heritance Hotels & Resorts – No. 1 in Customer Excellence!

Leading hospitality brand Heritance Hotels and Resorts, part the premier hospitality company Aitken Spence Hotels topped LMD’s list of Customer Excellence Survey in the category of Nationwide Hotels 2021, further reiterating its commitment to excellence in service. The hotel brand, under which iconic hotels and resorts are listed – such as Heritance Kandalama in Dambulla,…

(0)Comments | December 27, 2021 11:35 am

Stax recognized for helping automate Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry

The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA) recently recognized Stax for its contribution towards the automation of the Colombo tea auction at the e-auction platform felicitation ceremony. The event was graced by Hon. Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation, Hon. Kanaka Herath State Minister of Company Estate Reforms, Tea and Rubber Estates Related Crops Cultivation and…

(0)Comments | December 27, 2021 10:35 am

Star Garments Group makes strides in sustainability achieving six LEED certifications

Star Garments Group (Star), one of the leading global apparel manufacturers championing a journey towards achieving sustainability that brings about positive social impact, recently announced that three of its production facilities in the country received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This included a LEED Gold…

(0)Comments | December 27, 2021 9:51 am

LAUGFS Embraces GOLD, at CA Sri Lanka’s 56th Annual Report Awards

LAUGFS Gas PLC held up the prestigious Gold Award in triumph in the Power & Energy sector at the 56th Annual Report Awards organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). Being the eighth consecutive award received by the company, this year’s victory extends LAUGFS Gas’s winning streak at this…

(0)Comments | December 24, 2021 10:14 am

Divine Villa, Heenatigala: Launch of boutique property to herald a new era of experiential luxury travel in Sri Lanka

The Divine Villa, located in Heenatigala, Galle, opened on December 22, 2021 as a luxury boutique villa, welcoming local and international tourists alike. The boutique property is considered an architectural masterpiece that utilises the beauty of Sri Lanka’s lush surroundings and naturally tranquil atmosphere whilst offering a truly luxurious escape for the modern traveller in…

(0)Comments | December 24, 2021 10:03 am

Seylan Conducts Digital Photography Competition; ‘Tikiri Save the Moment’

Seylan Tikiri, the Pioneer Children’s Savings Account, initiated the ‘Tikiri Save the Moment’ photography competition, encouraging children to capture the most beautiful moments in their lives. Throughout the past two years when physical movements of people were restricted due to Covid-19, photography became one of the most loved pastimes for many children. Capturing moments that…

(0)Comments | December 24, 2021 9:47 am

Raigam Tele’es  2020-2021 – Combined Event

The Raigam Tele’es Secretariat proudly declares the 17th encounter of Raigam Tele’es which will be held combining the postponed event for 2020 with the event due for 2021. 2020 – Tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2020, applications are closed and judging process is now completed. 2021 – Tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2021,…

(0)Comments | December 23, 2021 2:12 pm

Prime Lands sells majority stake of Prime Finance PLC to HNB FINANCE PLC

In a strategic move to focus more on its core business vertical, leading real estate giant Prime Lands Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of pioneering Sri Lankan real estate magnate Prime Group, entered into a contractual agreement with HNB FINANCE PLC on 20th December, 2021, selling a controlling stake of Prime Finance PLC amounting to 87.27%…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2021 7:10 pm

APIIT holds Annual Graduation 2021

The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka, the largest provider of foreign degrees in the country, held its Annual Graduation at the Main Hall of the BMICH on 21st December 2021. The event was graced by Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura as Chief Guest, Mrs. Hajar Alafifi, Chairperson and…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2021 6:34 pm

Emirates SkyCargo transports 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines

More than 400 million doses flown to countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia Over 200 million doses flown in Oct and Nov 2021 Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has crossed a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with  600 million doses flown on its flights. Since October 2020, the carrier…

(0)Comments | December 22, 2021 3:52 pm