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Seylan Bank celebrates Seylan Tikiri Children’s Month for 9th consecutive year
Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, began celebrating a month dedicated for children coinciding with World Children’s Day with “Tikiri World Children’s Month” 8 years ago, marking the beginning of a special journey for children. “Tikiri World Children’s Month” stands out as the longest-running program in the financial services industry of Sri Lanka. Since its inception, thousands of children have joined in the festivities throughout the month from around the island.
Seylan Bank proactively introduced digital solutions for customer needs when the country first went into an islandwide lockdown and ‘Seylan Tikiri’ became an active digital platform for its young customers during travel restrictions. Preparations are in full swing to celebrate Children’s Month this year as the Bank is set out to carry exciting digital competitions through its social media channels to empower and reward Tikiri Achievers for showcasing their many talents while improving their academic and self-development skills.
Our children have been compelled to follow online education, away from their schools and extra-curricular activities for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The need for a specialised process to relieve their young minds of the stress they are constantly under is felt very strongly. Team Seylan understood this and introduced a wide array of digital activities such as ‘Tikiri Lockdown Diary’, ‘Tikiri Digital Avurudu’, ‘Tikiri Vesak Pathuma’, ‘Tikiri Champ’, ‘Storytelling’ and many others to keep the spirits of their little customers high and excited during these difficult times.
Seylan Tikiri is the number one Children’s Savings Account in the market and has always worked towards recognizing children’s talents through promotional programs while supporting them to develop their skills. Keeping true to this; this year, throughout the month of October, Seylan Bank has made all necessary arrangements to host a special digital tournament through their social media channels. The tournament will include fancy dress competitions, drawing competitions and many others with the winners set to receive valuable monetary rewards. Their talents will be on display on Seylan Bank’s social media channels. Parents and well-wishers are invited to witness and encourage the children and be a part of their journey.
This year, as a value addition to the little account holders, Seylan Bank will be handing out special ‘data gifts’ for children who make Seylan Tikiri deposits during the “Tikiri World Children’s Month”. Accordingly, data packages will be gifted to those who deposit Rs. 15,000 in an existing or newly opened Seylan Tikiri Children’s Savings Account during this month. Throughout the year Seylan Bank plans to bring forth many entertaining digital programs for their youngest customers. For more information on the product and benefits customers can visit www.seylan.lk or call 011 2 00 88 88 to speak to a Seylan Bank Representative.
Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, operates with a vision to offer the ultimate banking experience to its valued customers through cutting-edge technology, innovative products, and best-in-class services. The Bank has a growing clientele of SMEs, Retail and Corporate Customers, and has expanded its footprint with 172 branches, 70 Cash Deposit Machines, 86 Cheque Deposit Machines and an ATM network of 216 units across the country. Seylan Bank has been endorsed as a financially stable organization with performance excellence across the board by Fitch Ratings, with the bank’s national long-term rating revised to ‘A’ (lka). The bank was ranked second among public listed companies for transparency in corporate reporting by Transparency Global and is now part of the S&P Dow Jones SL 20 Index. These achievements are a testament to Seylan Bank’s financial stability and unwavering dedication to ensuring excellence across all aspects.
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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