Union Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of its Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dilshan Rodrigo, to the Board of Directors of LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network. This appointment reflects Mr. Rodrigo’s extensive experience and leadership in the banking and financial services sector, as well as his commitment to advancing innovation and digital transformation within…
Kaspersky warns that fraudsters are exploiting the so-called ‘parked domains’ to harvest sensitive private data from unsuspecting users. These deceptive sites often masquerade as error pages or ad-filled placeholders, exposing users to privacy breaches and potential identity theft every day. A parked domain is originally a registered web address that does not yet host a…
Women Empowered Global (WEG), a network of award‑winning female leaders, corporate CXOs and entrepreneurs, experts and thought leaders dedicated to empowering women from six continents, unveiled the ‘WEG Leadership Lab’, a 24‑week virtual intensive programme, commencing 26 September. The programme is designed exclusively for women leaders who are ready to accelerate their careers, amplify leadership…
SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider and the country’s leading integrated telecommunications brand, has been honoured as the Winner in the Sustainable Telecommunication Service Provider category at the prestigious Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards (SSA) 2026. This significant recognition reaffirms SLT-MOBITEL’s unwavering commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of its business while driving the…
Emirates is revealing another world first in the sky, transforming journeys for Economy Class passengers with the introduction of the U-Dream Headrest – a game-changing new seat addition that enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight. Backed by a significant investment, installation is already underway across Emirates’ fleet, reinforcing…
Union Bank successfully hosted Union Bank Pensioners’ Day at the Bank’s Head Office, bringing together pensioners for a dedicated event focused on their financial wellbeing, healthcare and lifestyle needs. The event coincided with the Bank launching Sri Lanka’s most competitive pension Loan extending a loan of rupees eight million at the lowest interest rates along…
As Sri Lanka enters the vibrant Esala festival season, Mandara Rosen Yala – Kataragama is inviting local and international travellers to experience one of the country’s most revered religious and cultural celebrations while enjoying the comfort and convenience of the region’s only SLTDA-classified four-star hotel. Held annually in July and August, the Kataragama Esala Festival…
New fencing conservation initiative at Uga Ulagalla will protect 65 farming families while helping safeguard Sri Lanka’s elephant population. Uga Resorts, the award-winning Sri Lankan hospitality group renowned for its authentic luxury experiences, has reached another significant conservation milestone with the completion of a second community elephant fence near its five-star Uga Ulagalla resort in…
The Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka (SISL), the national professional body representing the surveying profession and geospatial community, will celebrate its centennial anniversary on 2 August 2026, marking 100 years of service and contribution to surveying, mapping, land administration, professional standards, and national development. SISL has organized a technical session, a celebratory gala dinner and…
Vietjet is rolling out a limited-time, exclusive promotion on its new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, featuring Eco fares from USD90 one-way (inclusive of all taxes and fees) along with 20kg of complimentary checked baggage. The route, Vietjet’s first scheduled service connecting Sri Lanka and Vietnam, is set to commence operation on 18 August 2026….
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