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Seylan Harasara to bring more benefits to Senior Citizens
Seylan Bank’s senior citizen savings account, Seylan Harasara offers many privileges to the Senior Citizens by identifying their essential needs and providing relevant financial solutions. As a means of providing relief for regular medical needs, Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, announced the offer of a range of discounts for medical services and daily needs to its Harasara Debit Card holders.
The latest rewards for Seylan Harasara Debit Card holders are primarily focused on medical needs, as it is one of the most crucial requirements for Senior Citizens. With this in mind, Seylan Bank has partnered Asiri hospitals, offering up to 20% on OPD laboratory services, CT and MRI scans, ECG, X-ray, Mammograms and more selected services when paid for using the Seylan Debit Card and, discounts up to 10% at Asiri Laboratories. The offers also extend to Vision Care where Harasara Card holders receive discounts up to 20% on hearing aids and up to 10% off for spectacles and sunglasses.
Furthermore, Seylan Harasara account holders receive 25% savings for any treatment at the Siddhalepa Treatment Centers in Horton Place and Mount Lavinia and on OPD medicine and treatments at the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital. The discount is also extended to room rates for stays over 2 nights at the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital.
An attractive pension day savings on essentials is offered to senior citizens where they receive 10% off at Cargills Foodcity on the monthly pension day and the following two days. Moreover, a 15% discount is on offer for both local and foreign books at Vijitha Yapa bookshops.
Commenting on the newest offers, Dimuth Sigera, Assistant General Manager – Branches, Zone 1, Seylan Bank, stated, “Seylan Bank’s core values consist of going beyond providing only financial solutions to our customers. Our senior citizens are very important to us, as they have contributed to society, and now deserve to enjoy the benefits of their work. As a responsible bank, we always attempt to identify their most essential needs and fulfill them in the best ways possible. Since recurrent medical needs are prevalent within this segment of our society, and the trend seems to be moving towards an increase in medicine related expenses owing to the current economic situation, Seylan Harasara pays more focus in providing relief for such needs, together with other benefits. We believe that this will enable us to support our Senior Citizens and ease some of their burdens”.
The primary benefits for Seylan Harasara account holders include Pensioners’ Loan up to Rs. 5 million, a one-off utility payment up to Rs. 5,000 for those who transfer their pension to a Harasara account and continuously remit the pension for 3 months, a reimbursement up to Rs. 200,000 on general surgery, and cost for lenses and accessories for cataract surgery.
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AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
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.
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HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
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.”