The aftermath of the pandemic and the economic crisis still reverberates across different sectors of society, but with changing climate patterns and rising temperatures, a potentially more severe crisis looms still larger over the island nation. Ranked 100th out of 181 countries in the 2017 ND-GAIN Index, Sri Lanka is already considered to be among…
DFCC Bank emerged triumphant as the Overall Winner – Gold at the recently concluded CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards 2024, presented by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM). In addition to the top spot, DFCC Bank was also adjudged the Winner of the Banking Sector – Private Category and received…
Unveiling expansion strategies and continued commitment to cultivating local talent EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) proudly celebrates its second successful year in Sri Lanka. EY GDS is a globally integrated and dynamic network of over 75,000 professionals across 10 countries dedicated to providing innovative business solutions to EY member firms to support EY clients worldwide….
In a recent development, Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘AA- (lka)’ National Long-Term Rating to Sri Lanka-based consumer electronics retailer Abans PLC’s (AA-(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured redeemable debentures. This rating reflects Abans strong financial position and, underscores Abans’ robust position in the domestic market for consumer electronics, underpinned by its extensive distribution network and strong…
DIVA, a proud Sri Lankan laundry care brand with over 20 years of heritage, celebrated the victors of the Diva Daathata Diriyak Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme in Galle on 28 February 2024. This initiative encompassed comprehensive training sessions centred around women’s entrepreneurship and skill enhancement. Post a thorough evaluation process, four highest performing entrepreneurs were…
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Art Festival in collaboration with Dilmah Ceylon Tea opened its inaugural edition in Kandy announcing the launch of the Future Writers Program. Dedicated to nurturing the creative talents of young individuals, this competition underscores the festival’s commitment to fostering youth development and grooming the creative thinking, enhancing its focus on…
William Angliss Institute, Australia in partnership with the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) is proud to celebrate a decade of excellence in tourism, hospitality and culinary education. As the largest private hospitality management institute in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM)hosted at the Malabe campus of Sri Lanka Institute of Information…
The Josephian-Peterite Big Match, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious cricketing events, recently marked a significant milestone with the recently concluded 90th ‘Battle of the Saints’ on March 22nd and 23rd, 2024, which will be followed by the landmark 50th Limited Over Encounter on April 6th, 2024. This historic occasion has garnered tremendous support from…
In a collaborative effort to champion women’s empowerment, Fems, the socially responsible feminine hygiene brand by Hemas Consumer Brands, through the Fems HER Foundation, has joined forces with Barista, one of Sri Lanka’s largest café chains, to address the issue of menstrual hygiene management by installing sanitary napkin dispenser units with free sanitary napkins, across…
The Engineering Faculty at SLIIT, distinguished as the nation’s premier non-state engineering institution, stands at the forefront of cultivating a new breed of highly skilled and industry-ready engineers. Fuelled by an unwavering commitment to excellence, SLIIT delivers a world-class educational experience that transcends conventional classroom learning paradigms. Boasting an experienced cadre of faculty members drawn…
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