CSR / EventsSampath Bank partners with Colombo International Book Fair for eighth consecutive year
The Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) has become the most calendared event in the diaries at this time of the year among the young and old book lovers alike.
The much celebrated event falls in time with the National Literary Month and is patronised by local and foreign literati. Each year hundreds of international and local publishing companies take part giving the event a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Markss ‘Wellness Campaign’ spreads wings to Polonnaruwa
Markss Healthcare, one of the fastest growing pharmaceuticals companies in Sri Lanka, organised yet another Continuous Medical Education Programme at the Deer Park Hotel, Giritale.
This event saw the participation of over 25 doctors including the consultant paediatricians, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologists, consultant surgeons, consultant physicians, medical officers and family practitioners in Polonnaruwa District.
Northern Province to get vital cancer treatment facility through Lions
A fully-fledged cancer treatment facility for the Northern Province is on the cards. “A MoU between the Northern Provincial Council and Dehiwala Metro Lions Club for this first-ever treatment facility for the Northern Province is now approved by the Vavuniya District Coordinating Committee (DCC). This will enormously help more than 700,000 northerners,” said Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen.
Rtr. Jayatilleke installed as Assistant District Rotaract Representative, SL
By Ruzaik Farook
The Secretary of Rotaract Club of Colombo Fort Rtr. P.P. Dilhan S. Jayatilleke was installed as Assistant District Rotaract Representative of Rotaract District 3220 (Sri Lanka) for year 2011/2012 at the Rotaract District Assembly held recently at Galle Face Hotel.
BoC illuminates Seruwila Maha Seya
The 87th annual festival of the Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya was held on a grand scale on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day, 11 September. The Bank of Ceylon was once again the main sponsor of the illumination of Seruwila Maha Seya, which was inaugurated by Chairman Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe.
Odel to focus on four endemic species to mark World Animal Day
Four endangered or threatened species endemic to Sri Lanka – the Sri Lankan Elephant, the Sri Lankan Leopard, the Chestnut-backed Owlet and the Purple-faced Langur – will be the focus of a creative awareness campaign to be conducted by Odel to mark World Animal Day 2011.
Sri Lanka’s favourite department store plans to use fun to impart information and awareness among children and adults about these and other endangered endemic animals.
HNB organises forums to make smallholder farmers commercially viable
With an emphasis on the greater pursuit in making smallholder farmers commercially viable, Hatton National Bank (HNB) organised two farmer forums for Nilaveli and Thampalagama farmer community in the Eastern province on 19 and 20 of September.
Esala Perahera supported by NOLIMIT
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka’s biggest fashion chain, was proud to support the Esala Perahera this year. NOLIMIT General Manager Hassan Amjad hands over the donation to Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara.
‘Sandun Arana’ at Namal Uyana
Another step of ‘Sandun Arana National Programme’ which operates under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Touchwood Plc was recently launched at the Namal Uyana World Heritage Site under the patronage of Ven.
SLIC gets Presidential appreciation
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) recently got a special appreciation award for its support towards making the annual Kandy Esala Perahera a grand success.
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