Futurist Dr. Clarence Tan and IAN President Padmaja Ruparel speak at LAN Investors Night
The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country’s largest network of angel investors, recently held an Investors Night, where members and other potential investors were updated on what’s happening locally, and globally, in the startup ecosystem. Held in association with LAN’s ecosystem partner Ford Foundation, the LAN Investors Night was also the setting for the […]
Prathaban Mylvaganam Appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)
30th June 2023: The Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) held its 62nd Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of June in Colombo. The prestigious chamber has an unblemished history of serving as the apex body representing over 60 member companies who together account for more than 80% of the island’s private pharmaceutical […]
Nawaloka hospital achieves milestone in cardiac care with 15,000 heart surgeries
Pioneering the cardiac unit since 1994, Nawaloka Hospital, the leading healthcare institution, is proud to announce the successful completion of 15,000 heart surgeries, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s history and affirming its position as a pioneer in cardiac care. To solidify the remarkable achievement of 15,000 successful heart surgeries, Nawaloka Hospitals celebrated an […]
JAAF dismayed by zero revisions made to industrial electricity tariff rates
JAAF confounded by the CEB and PUCSL for constantly overlooking industry submissions and cautions on electricity tariff hikes CEB fails to extend industrial electricity tariff reductions to Sri Lanka’s largest forex earner 23rd June 23: Electricity tariff revisions proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the period July to December 2023 indicate there […]
Ceylon Energy launches Helical Anchors in SL through Hubbell Power Systems Inc. partnership
June 24, 2023: Ceylon Energy, a strategic alliance of St Theresa Industries, recently announced its exclusive partnership with Hubbell Power Systems Inc., a renowned global leader in cutting-edge technology solutions, to introduce Helical Anchors, a revolutionary technology for tower erection, to Sri Lanka and beyond. A successful launch event was held at Double-Tree by Hilton […]
Agrithmics rebrands as Cultive8, raises USD 1.75 Mn in funding
– Becomes first Sri Lankan Agritech with USD 8+Mn valuation within 3 years from launch – Opens Corporate HQ in Singapore and an office in Bangladesh, in line with Asian expansion plans A leader in Sri Lanka’s Agritech field, Agrithmics (Pvt) Ltd, has rebranded its global corporate identity as Cultive8 Technologies, to facilitate its […]
Softlogic Life spearheads key initiative to eradicate dengue in Sri Lanka
Colombo, 22nd June 2023: Softlogic Life, Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest life insurer, has once again taken centre stage with the launch of an innovative campaign to raise awareness and educate individuals on preventing dengue in Sri Lanka. With the aim to curb the spread of the disease, Softlogic Life’s novel campaign harnesses the power of […]
“Closing Gender Gaps: GEAR Program Drives Career Progression for Women in Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry
10 apparel factories belonging to Vogue Tex, Orit Apparels and Hela Clothing hosted the pilot project 106 women in the apparel sector trained in essential technical and soft skills necessary for their progression and success in leadership roles Over 70% of participants experienced promotions from machine operators to supervisory and executive-level positions 15th […]
Ceylon Energy introduces Helical Anchors: Redefining construction in Sri Lanka
June 19, 2023: Ceylon Energy, a strategic alliance of St Theresa Industries, recently announced its exclusive partnership with Hubbell Power Systems Inc., a renowned global leader in cutting-edge technology solutions, to introduce Helical Anchors, a revolutionary technology for tower erection, to Sri Lanka and beyond. A successful launch event was held at Double-Tree by […]
BOI, EDB and LAN join hands for WeScale Sri Lanka’s ‘Industry Night’
Representatives from the country’s Board Of Investment (BOI) and Export Development Board (EDB) joined Lankan Angel Network (LAN) board members, and other dignitaries, at the recently concluded WeScale Sri Lanka “Industry Night”. Speaking at the event, Chief Guest Dr. Harsha de Silva MP noted the need for collaborative efforts between government institutions like the […]
