By Prof. Samitha Hettige Although Elephants were domesticated since times immemorial for work & war, in 2012, 12th August was dedicated as ‘World Elephant Day. Objective was to raise awareness on the threats faced by elephants & to promote protection efforts. Historic records indicate that Elephants were a key export from Sri Lanka until the…
Web3 Genes, the country’s sole award winning Web3 and Blockchain development company announces the appointment of software industry titan, Gihan Senanayake to its Board of Directors in Sri Lanka and United Kingdom. This appointment marks a significant step for the company in the strengthening of its strategic direction, expansion in the global front and providing…
New board appointed at the 63rd Annual General Meeting The Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (SLCPI) held the 63rd Annual General Meeting recently, with the participation of its membership including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers of the country. Charting its course towards consistent availability of quality medicine to the Sri Lankan public and sustaining…
Nations Trust Bank American Express is building excitement for the upcoming Christmas season by offering its Cardmembers the chance to win a trip to the Prague Christmas Market, a destination renowned for its festive atmosphere and historical charm. From 1st August 2024 to 30th September 2024, every time Cardmembers spend with their Nations Trust Bank…
Nations Trust Bank, in collaboration with the Wildlife & Nature Protection Society (WNPS), recently held their Monthly Lecture Series, focusing on the theme ‘Co-existing with Wild Elephants: A Comparison Between Botswana & Sri Lanka’. Leading conservationists, Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya, Former Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka and Dr. Tempe Adams,…
Hayleys Aventura, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC and a leading provider of premier and comprehensive industrial solutions through global partnerships, has partnered with Commercial Bank to offer easy payment plans for its credit cardholders. The easy payment plan offers customers an extended repayment period up to 60 months on Hayleys Aventura’s products and service offerings….
The first European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) supported by Huawei concluded on July 27th. Throughout the event, the company’s researchers and executives offered inspiring mentorships and support to EGOI participants. EGOI, a spin-off from the renowned International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), is a programming competition designed for female students, mostly high-school age, from across…
Achieves global standards in health, safety and environmental excellence Alumex PLC, the leading and most trusted aluminium brand in Sri Lanka, proudly announces its recent attainment of the ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health & Safety Management, and the ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management, awarded by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, effective 9th July,…
The Body Shop, a leading, Britain-based international personal care brand, opened its latest retail store at Havelock City Mall recently. With its latest retail outlet, The Body Shop now has five stores in Sri Lanka. Its latest outlet in Havelock City Mall offers ease of access, convenience and the full range of its offerings for…
In a significant step towards enhancing rural development through the cooperative movement, SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Central Province Cooperative Development Department. This partnership aims to strengthen the cooperative value chain and supply chain processes, and to bolster cottage industries by integrating traditional agriculture with modern technology. The goal is…
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