Category: General Services
From mine to market – showcasing Sri Lanka’s jewellery legacy to the world
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) hosted their second Key Person’s Forum for the industry recently, with the objective of facilitating the industry during this pandemic period and boosting overall tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. The forum was conducted with Prasanna Ranatunga, State Minister of Tourism, Lohan Ratwatte, State Minister […]
Vidullanka to restructure operations; amalgamate its subsidiary Walagamba Balashakthi
Vidullanka PLC has resolved to amalgamate its fully owned subsidiary, Walagamba Balashakthi (Pvt) Limited with Vidullanka PLC, the company said in a stock exchange filing. The amalgamation is to be carried out without any consideration, and as per the provisions of section 242 (short form amalgamation) of the Company’s Act. Presently, Walagamba Balashakthi (Pvt) Limited […]
CBB sets sights on enhanced SL-UK trade with British Chambers of Commerce
The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) is now a member of the British Chambers of Commerce and marked this collaboration with an open networking event. The virtual gathering titled ‘The Power of a Global Network’ gave CBB members and other businesses across Sri Lanka a platform to connect with over 50 Regional Chambers of […]
Strengthening recycling identified as immediate solution to plastic waste issue
AIESEC Sri Lanka hosts webinar on plastic waste management in view of recycling day CEA emphasizes need to adopt a collaborative approach to addressing the issue Only 20% of the plastic waste in the market reach recyclers Strengthening recycling practices and systems identified as key In view of Global Recycling Day, youth organization AIESEC Sri […]
SLSI commends Hemas Hospitals as first hospital in SL to obtain COVID-19 Safety Certification
The National Standards Authority, Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) commends leading private healthcare provider Hemas Hospitals, as the first hospital in the country to obtain the COVID-19 Safety Certification. The SLSI established the Certification Scheme to ensure that an organisation and its stakeholders, through its activities, products, and services, are safeguarded from the risks of […]
‘s first co-working space dedicated to mindfulness at work
Sri Lanka’s first coworking space dedicated to mindfulness at work, HomeTree Coworking, aims to re-invent pre-pandemic work culture by focusing on consciousness, community and co-creation in the new normal. Elaborating on HomeTree’s mantra for 2021, founder Semal Luthra noted that their vision was to re-invent how people work, create and connect in a post-pandemic world. […]
HOPE Consortium and leading experts pledge to close the global immunisation gap
Abu Dhabi’s HOPE Consortium and world-leading experts marked the end of The World Immunisation & Logistics Summittoday by pledging to close the global immunisation gap. Through a series of key discussions with global healthcare professionals, philanthropists, decision makers and senior government officials, the consensus was formed that innovation, ingenuity and inclusiveness are key to finding […]
Motherஸ்ரீ ලංකා celebrates 12 years of supporting local entrepreneurship
The Motherஸ்ரீ ලංකා (MSL) movement was started in 2008 by the Mother Sri Lanka Trust and its dynamic Chairperson Dr. Janaki Kuruppu and is a non-profit, independent charity using a unique operational model of private funding, public sector infrastructure and managed by a group of patriotic, dedicated passionate individuals from the public, private and non-profit […]
China-SL leaders agree to strengthen bilateral relations in all sectors
Port City & Hambantota port projects to be expedited … Continuous support to Sri Lanka in international fora … President invited to visit China again In a telephone conversation yesterday (29), President Gotabya Rajapaksa and the President of China Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen and enhance mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all fields. The Chinese […]
UNFPA partners with CFW 2021 to increase awareness on gender-based violence
A UNFPA supported survey in 2019 found that one in four (24.9%) women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since age 15 by a partner or non-partner in Sri Lanka. Across the world and in Sri Lanka, UNFPA supports Governments and women’s organizations to strengthen their response to violence against women and girls. Contrary to […]
EFL 3PL becomes first GDP Certified 3PL Service Provider for its pharmaceutical supply chain
EFL 3PL, a member of the leading conglomerate Expolanka Holdings PLC, was certified by Bureau Veritas as a ‘GDP certified 3PL service provider’ for its pharmaceutical supply chain, thereby making them the first logistics company in Sri Lanka to obtain this certification. This internationally reputed certification cements the company’s new focus on expanding its pharma […]
Cabinet nod to submit Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill to Parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal made by President to take the necessary steps to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill on the government gazette and submit the bill to the parliament. The approval to establish a special economic zone known as the Port City was given at the cabinet meeting […]