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SLT-MOBITEL hosts National Celebration of World Seagrass Day 2024 and UN Restoration Flagship Award ceremony
SLT-MOBITEL partnered with the Ministry of Environment to commemorate the National Celebration of World Seagrass Day 2024 and the UN Restoration Flagship Award held on March 1, 2024, at the Jetwing Blue Hotel in Negombo. The event acknowledged Sri Lanka’s achievements in the restoration of mangroves, emphasizing the importance of ongoing conservation efforts to safeguard these crucial blue-carbon ecosystems.
By hosting this landmark event, SLT-MOBITEL reinforced its position as a corporate leader in promoting environmental protection through environmentally friendly corporate policies and initiatives in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka received the prestigious UN Restoration Flagship Award at the United Nations Environment Assembly held on February 27, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Anil Jasinghe, former Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, and Prof. Sevvandi Jayakody, Chairperson of the National Expert Committee on Mangrove Conservation and Sustainable Use accepted the award on behalf of the nation. Prof. Jayakody ceremonially presented the accolade to the secretary of the Ministry of Environment at the World Seagrass Day event. The award recognizes Sri Lanka’s innovative restoration of mangrove ecosystems.
During the event, SLT-MOBITEL’s 2024 calendar themed ‘The Mangrove Ecosystems in Sri Lanka’, featuring 12 stunning artworks, each depicting a different aspect of the mangrove ecosystem in Sri Lanka, was unveiled. Anuruddha Suriyaarachchi, General Manager-Marketing Services, SLT, addressed the gathering.
At the ceremony, SLT-MOBITEL announced the disbursement of three research grants, each worth Rs. 250,000, to university students with special Mobitel data packages to support their education. Rohana Ellawela (Deputy Chief Marketing Officer/ SLT) , Charaka Perera ( General Manager Marketing /Mobitel) together with Anuruddha Suriyaarachchi (General Manager-Marketing Services/SLT) were present to award the grants.
Importantly, students from any university in Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for the scholarships via the SLT-MOBITEL website. The recipients will be chosen by a panel of experts following a thorough evaluation process. The scholarships aim to support the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s blue-carbon ecosystem. It also aligns with the company’s interests in supporting education and research related to environmental sustainability.
The keynote speech was delivered by Prof. Mike Van Keulen, a seagrass expert and former president of the World Seagrass Association. The event also featured addresses by dignitaries, including Prabath Chandrakeerthi (Secretary/Ministry of Environment), Janaka Wakkumbura ( State Minister of Environment) and Lasantha Alagiyawanna (State Minister of Transport). Foreign ambassadors,heads of stakeholder organizations, university students, and youth groups, also graced the occasion. Theatrical performances, music, art displays, and activities celebrating seagrass meadows contributed to a colourful evening.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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