February 19, 2024
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Bitumix Private Limited, the leading company in the production and sale of bitumen and related products in Sri Lanka, has expanded fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by implementing the latest stage of the Bitumix Sisu Senehasa scholarship programme that provide financial assistance to students from low-income families. Under this programme, financial assistance is provided to […]

February 13, 2024
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Melwa, Sri Lanka’s premium steel manufacturer, has further affirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by offering scholarships to 300 university students across Sri Lanka. This scholarship programme provides financial support to students from low-income families who are engaged in higher education in universities to successfully complete the respective academic programmes. Melwa has been implementing […]

November 27, 2023
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6min
      The Hambantota International Port (HIP) was awarded in the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the 10th Maritime Standard Awards 2023. HIP, who won the accolade for the second consecutive year, has actively worked on integrating its community programs to harmonise the operational aspects of the port with its sustainability initiatives. Johnson Liu, CEO […]

September 1, 2023
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      Leading Sri Lankan Regional Plantation Company (RPC) Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys Plantations, clinched the Gold Award in the Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness category at the Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2023. The awards also recognised KVPL’s General Manager – HR & Corporate Sustainability Anuruddha Gamage’s efforts to […]

November 11, 2022
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      November 11, 2022: The Sunshine Foundation for Good (SFG) −the corporate social responsibility arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC −recently joined hands with the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians (SLCP) to support its child nutrition program ‘Feed a Child’. The program aims to protect children in Sri Lanka from malnutrition and ensure their […]

September 19, 2022
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      Sampath Bank was recently recognized as Sri Lanka’s best bank for social responsibility by Asiamoney and Market Leader CSR from Euromoney magazines. Both lauded Sampath Bank’s innovative approach and the impact of its successful social outreach programs, and wrote approvingly of how the Bank adapted to difficult circumstances. Euromoney Market Leaders makes […]

June 9, 2022
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        09th June: AIA Insurance will continue its commitment towards one of Sri Lanka’s longest standing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, the AIA Poson Safety Programme for the 27th year, this Poson. Held across three days, in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Mihintale, the programme facilitates 500 lifeguards across 22 reservoirs and lakes […]

June 2, 2020
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Responding to flooding and landslides caused by tropical cyclone Amphan, Airtel Lanka helped its customers stay connected by providing free talk-time and data. The benefit was extended to customers residing in over 23 affected towns in the Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts. Commenting on the initiative, Airtel’s Chief Marketing Officer, Chandrashekhar Singh Chauhan stated: “We […]


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