In the rich tapestry of Sri Lanka’s history, ancient civilizations developed hydraulic engineering systems over 2,000 years ago. Today, these reservoirs, comprising over 1,000 cascades and 15,000 small tanks, remain integral to rural communities, sustaining livelihoods and ensuring food security amidst modern challenges. However, according to the UNDP, approximately one-third of the population faces vulnerability…
Ranked fourth among Forbes’ Top Solo Travel Destinations for the year, Sri Lanka beckons discerning travellers seeking more than just a summer escape. The island nation promises diverse and immersive experiences awaiting exploration. Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the premier flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, unveiled its Summer Campaign for the year, inviting explorers to…
Gulf Air recently hosted an awards night to recognize their top-performing passenger and cargo agents in Sri Lanka for their continuous support that ensured its success in 2023. The awards ceremony, held at the Spice Room, Shangri-la, Colombo on March 1st, was graced by the presence of the Sri Lanka team along with the Country…
Neptune Recyclers, Sri Lanka’s leading enabler in recyclable waste management, and Elephant House, trading as Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS), have joined hands in a ground-breaking partnership to launch an eco-friendly recycling project aimed at reducing plastic pollution and fostering sustainable practices. This strategic alliance, established in September 2023, brings together Neptune Recyclers’ expertise in collecting,…
vivo, a leading global technology company, today unveiled vivo V30, the best-in-class flagship with upgraded Aura Light Portrait and premium design to its stylish V series. The latest V30 sports an integrated 120 Hz 3D Curved Screen to showcase its premium design and comes in outstanding new color options to represent users’ unique styles. “V…
In a glittering finale, Bank of Ceylon emerged as the Overall Gold Award Winner for “Excellence in Digital Payments” under banking institution category at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2024. Sri Lanka’s pioneering and the only payment technology innovation awards ceremony was held on 20th March 2024 at Shangri-la Hotel, Colombo, organized by LankaPay – Sri…
Clogard, a trusted name in oral care, is excited to unveil its latest innovation – the Clogard Pro Clean Toothbrush. This all-new, premium addition to the Clogard toothbrush family is designed to revolutionize oral care by Hemas Consumer Brands. The Pro Clean Toothbrush marks a significant step forward in oral hygiene. Crafted to offer so…
The prestigious Young Computer Scientist (YCS) competition, a collaborative effort between Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka(FITIS), the Ministry of Education, and the University of Colombo School of Computing(UCSC), marked its 22nd year with a grand award ceremony held on 15th March 2024 at the Ministry of Education’s auditorium. This completed the year long…
The world constantly grapples with unprecedented challenges, from climate change to economic instability, making the need for collective action towards sustainable development more pressing than ever. At the forefront of this mission in Sri Lanka, the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka), the Local Network of the world’s largest corporate sustainability…
In a bid to accelerate the digital transformation journey, Colombo is set to host a groundbreaking conference titled “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enable | Empower | Enrich” at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra, on March 26, 2024. Co-organized by the High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Technology, Government of Sri…
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