Category: Business and Economy

Several young athletes are currently representing Sri Lanka at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Mobil, a brand that is close to the hearts of many Sri Lankans, is proud to support the Sri Lankan Badminton team and extends wishes and strength to the team to make our nation proud on this international platform. Mr. Rohan…

Janashakthi Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of Janashakthi Group, partnered with the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) and YUMA Foundation, to jointly sponsor Sri Lanka’s first Inequality Report. An agreement was signed recently, between the partners by signatories Ramesh Schaffter, Managing Director / Group CEO of Janashakthi Group, Karin Fernando, Acting Executive Director of CEPA and…

Hayleys Solar, the specialised renewable energy solutions arm of Fentons Ltd., recently introduced a state-of-the-art ‘PV–DG’ solution to the local business sector to help effectively utilize solar energy and minimize fuel costs. The fuel-saving system is specifically meant for businesses that have invested in solar rooftops but continue to face the challenges of increased diesel…

Huawei Sri Lanka as a responsible corporate citizen in the country, recently committed and pledged emergency relief to vulnerable communities affected and impacted due to ongoing economic challenges faced by the country through the ‘Manudam Mehewara’ initiative. This multi-corporation humanitarian alliance was initiated by Dialog Axiata PLC, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd, Hemas Holdings PLC, execution…

In line with its objective of developing Vocational Education in Sri Lanka, DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate, has ventured into manufacturing training equipment via its vocational education arm, the DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS). It recently completed a project for Sri Lanka German Training Institute in Kilinochchi (SLGTI), funded by GIZ. The project involved…

Technology maverick Asia Pacific Technology Systems recently introduced MAMMATUS, a highly versatile public cloud platform with an offering on par to that of the much more expensive global counterparts. The development, a testament to local talent and commitment is introduced to the market at a most fitting time when affordability along with reliability is of…

The 32nd Rotaract District Training Assembly, held on the 2nd of July 2022 at Golden Rose – Boralesgamuwa, marked the official commencement of Rotaract for the Rotary International year of 2022-23. This event served as an important way-post along the collective journey taken by Rotaract in RID 3220, one of the foremost youth-led movements in the country…

The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, together with Meal Care, recently distributed 400 lunch packs amongst the community in Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Road and Veluwanarama Road in Wellawatta. Beneficiaries of the project included economically deprived families who are affected by the current economic crisis. Rotarians and their families from the Rotary Club of Colombo…

The Ceylon Motor Trader’s Association (CMTA) affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and one of the oldest automotive trade associations in South Asia comprising of companies who are franchise holders of global automobile manufacturers, held its 102nd Annual General Meeting on 29th June 2022 as a virtual event, due to the mobility issues resulting…

Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, recently launched a special fixed deposit scheme which is an investment product that offers a fixed deposit with a life insurance and a critical illness cover. Furthermore, to educate the community and raise awareness on the financial benefits offered by…