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…
SAU introduces new programmes including BTech & MTech in Computer Science and Engineering South Asian University has commenced the online admission process for all programmes including Bachelor’s, Master’s, Integrated Master’s, MTech and PhD for the academic year 2024-25. Speaking about the University, Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, President, SAU, said, “The South Asian University is characterised by…
Curtin University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) offered by Curtin Colombo Campus provides students with cutting-edge skills, real-world experiences, and global mindset needed to become the next generation of business leaders. Through its inclusive and innovative curriculum, industry partnerships, and international focus, Curtin is preparing graduates for success on the world stage. The Curtin Bachelor…
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently hosted its annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of its Commercial team members during the past year. This prestigious event celebrated excellence in various roles, highlighting the dedication and outstanding contribution of individuals within the organization. The pinnacle moment of the evening was the presentation of the…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is heralding the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with the launch of its biggest seasonal shopping promotion of the year for credit and debit card holders. The Bank has partnered with more than 400 merchants to offer discounts of up to 50% on specified days or periods…
This week Emirates was crowned the global winner of the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ in Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, announced online. Emirates scooped the top award for inflight entertainment from an extensive finalist list of global airlines, due to its whopping 6,500 channels of high quality and acclaimed content, the world’s largest entertainment…
As the Avurudu Celebrations draw near, Nations Trust Bank American Express has announced a line-up of benefits and privileges for its Cardmembers. Under the theme, ‘Spark Connections this Avurudu #WithAmex’, Cardmembers are invited to embrace the spirit of togetherness and celebration, to build connections that resonate within their families and friends. Throughout the festive period,…
Alliance Finance Company (AFC) has announced the launch of a pioneering new sustainability initiative that is aimed at promoting environmental conservation in Sri Lanka. The project “AFC Hapannu Forest” is a forest created by the child savers of the company and dedicated to the future generations of children. The “AFC Hapannu Forest” is being created…
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