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Shaping Sri Lanka’s industrial recovery: Industry and government leaders convene

Second industry dialogue focuses on industrial decarbonization Discussions about achieving commitment to reduce industry GHG emissions by 7 percent by 2030 Industries employ 30 percent of nation’s workforce, contributes second-highest share of GDP, but consume significant fossil fuel imports Representatives from Sri Lanka’s business community, government, and the finance sector convened in…

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Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 to be held for first time in Sri Lanka

120 cricketing legends from around the world drafted into seven teams Tournament to be played in Kandy over 14 days Bringing together cricketing legends from around the world for the first time to Sri Lanka, the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 is slated to begin on March 8th at Pallekelle Stadium in Kandy. Played over fourteen days, seven teams encompassing retired cricketers – all celebrities in…

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The Body Shop Sri Lanka launches its iconic Vitamin E Skincare Range

      Original British-born, ethical beauty and personal care brand, The Body Shop, unveiled an all new vegan Vitamin E range at an event at The Body Shop store in Bagatalle Road, Colombo. The Body Shop’s Vitamin E infused range now available in Sri Lanka includes a Day Cream, Night Cream, Cleanser, Facial Wash, Sleeping Mask and Serum. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects and…

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Sri Lanka reaches climate milestone – adopts new system to measure and report industrial GHG emissions

Sri Lanka’s industrial sector, accounting for 27 per cent of GDP in 2023, is a mainstay of the economy. It propels trade, generates jobs, and drives technological advances. As Sri Lanka looks to its industries to drive economic recovery, it has also set its sights on decarbonizing the sector in order to meet its climate goals. In a win for climate action, Sri Lanka has adopted a new monitoring…

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Southbeach Weligama Silver Sponsor at Galle Literary Festival 2024

Presents Alexander McCall Smith, Tom Parker Bowles, Lahiru Perera, Cynthia Shanmugalingam Places contemporary cutting-edge installation reflective of SBW style at Hall de Galle Show apartment & sunrise view apartments ready for viewing in Weligama Southbeach Weligama (SBW), Sri Lanka’s most exciting freehold address on the pristine Weligama coast makes its debut at the Galle Literary Festival…

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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation reaffirms commitment with $30 Million Loan to Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) to Support Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

DFC CEO Scott Nathan reiterates the need to support women entrepreneurs, sustainable financing, and micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Agreement signed by CEO Nathan strengthens CDB’s status as a responsible corporate citizen.  Sri Lanka: During U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan’s trip to Colombo November 7-8, he announced $30 million in DFC…

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Leading Sri Lankan Industries Curb Energy Use Cutting Costs and Carbon

Forty-five representatives from some of Sri Lanka’s biggest industrial energy users, energy consultants and relevant government departments have successfully completed a one-year long internationally recognized energy management course. The energy management plans they implemented as part of the course have already saved 7,200 metric tonnes of GHG emissions, which is the equivalent of taking more…

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Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine begins on Nov 13th

8th edition of WWIC promotes Italian food, wine tradition of Italy 3 featured chefs from Italy plus special menus and dishes for food festival  Celebration of Italian food at 3 five-star hotels, 4 Italian restaurants  Sri Lanka: ‘At the table with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste’ is the theme at the 8th edition of the Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine (WWIC) being held across three…

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Great sportsmanship & super entertainment at ‘C Rugby’ – Combined old boy and girls Vidyartha/Pushpadana team win main title

Combined teams of Wesley/Methodist team are Plate Champions, St. Peter’s/Holy Family win the Bowl Vidyartha old boy R M C B Rathnayake & Hillwood old girl Shalinda Jansen win most valuable male and female players Runners up – Cup Championship won by Kingswood/Girls High School Kandy, Plate Championship by Dharmaraja/Mahamaya, Bowl Championship by Isipathana/St. Paul’s Milagiriya With over two…

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The Body Shop's commemorates ‘World Vegan Day’ with its natural origin product line

The Body Shop is the first global brand to take its skincare expertise and apply it to create beauty products that are both efficacious and socially responsible. On World Vegan Day, they took their commitment a step further, to advocate a cause that aligns seamlessly with their values. On 31st October, The Body Shop store at the Colombo City Centre celebrated this choice of style with the…

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Southbeach Weligama completes superstructure on time, complex billed for completion in 2024

New collective of international buyers infuse investment into Sri Lanka’s real estate industry Construction continued to timeframe despite innumerable challenges in the country  Southbeach Weligama, Sri Lanka’s most exciting new freehold address on the southern coast has just completed its superstructure, readying for scheduled completion in 2024.  Despite Sri Lanka undergoing considerable…

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Suwa Arana: Sri Lanka's First Pediatric Palliative Care Center opens in Maharagama

Designed as a home away from home for children with cancer Free of charge residential facility located 50 yards from Apeksha Hospital State of the Art facility under umbrella of Indira Cancer Trust Sri Lanka: Suwa Arana, Sri Lanka’s first Paediatric Palliative Care Centre opened its doors for paediatric cancer patients. Designed on the overarching ethos of being a place for healing, this…

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Financial, management & strategic leadership specialist Chandana de Silva chairs Asia Siyaka Commodities

Strap De Silva has 40 years strategic planning, managerial, financial experience in UK, Sri Lanka Succeeds T Someswaran who led the company since 2018 Asia Siyaka Commodities is second largest tea broker in Sri Lanka, holds 15% market share Strategic leadership, financial and management specialist Chandana de Silva has been appointed Chairman of Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC, the second largest tea…

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The C Vibes Club Tour is back to rock Colombo!

Two international female DJs lead the set Two hot international DJs and Colombo’s best will rock 10 venues over 10 days when the C Vibes Club Tour 2023 takes off on the 22nd of June and rocks on until the 2nd of July. These are set to probably be the best nights out, which you don’t want to miss out! The tour will be headlined by two premier female DJs from the European club circuit Aya and…

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Courtyard by Marriott Colombo hosts the Sri Lanka Open 2023 Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Arjuna Award winner and ace Golfer Shiv Kapur in Sri Lanka to elevate sporting experience for guests and fellow golfers  Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, teamed up with Courtyard by Marriott Colombo to host the Sri Lanka Open 2023 Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Kicking off 2023 on a green note, Marriott Bonvoy continues its long-term…

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World Environment Day should drive focus on decarbonisation of Sri Lankan industries

By Jagathdeva Vidanagama PhD World Environment Day should drive focus on decarbonisation of Sri Lankan industries Sri Lanka’s Energy Savers are industry leaders and energy practitioners who are determined to help the country slash energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions. They explain what they are doing to decarbonize Sri Lankan industries and why the time to act is now. Mendaka Hettithanthri,…

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Sri Lanka startup Duzzcall set to revolutionize communication for businesses

Duzzcall, an innovative patented Sri Lankan start-up, is geared to revolutionize local and international communication in the country by allowing business subscribers to use traditional office phone lines free-of-charge, simply by using data calls. Duzzcall is a cutting-edge app that enables corporates to have WhatsApp like data calls with their customers while having the calls connected to their…