Batticaloa Archives

March 18, 2024

Batticaloa, March 12, 2024 – Gunadamin Elephant House of Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Viridis Recycling recognized the contributions of women waste collectors to economic empowerment and environmental wellbeing at a ceremony at the Selvanayagam Memorial Hall in Batticaloa. The event, which celebrated Sri Lanka’s first […]

December 5, 2023

Joins groundbreaking initiative by IFC, Australian Government and Sarvodaya The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Government of Australia and Sarvodaya to open an Early Childhood Development Centre in Batticaloa, set up under a project supported by the Bank. The St. Mary’s Montessori House of Children […]

November 23, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 23, 2023—Working parents in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka can now access high-quality early childhood development and childcare options with the opening of St Mary’s Montessori House of Children and Day Care Center, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), government of Australia, Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and Sarvodaya. […]

November 2, 2023

Financial literacy is a pivotal challenge facing female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Recognising this, DFCC Aloka, a complete financial proposition for women, has extended its support to female entrepreneurs by offering financial support and valuable non-financial benefits. Among these initiatives, the DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums are spreading awareness through enlightening knowledge-sharing […]

October 17, 2023

As a 100% local company, CBL Samposha ensures the future generation is healthy and nourished, and as a brand is constantly working towards this goal. The Samaposha ‘Dinana Daruwo’ programme gives priority to showcase children’s educational and sports talents, nutritional needs, creativity and instilling good values. To ensure and develop the physical […]

October 13, 2023

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, October 12, 2023 – The Coca-Cola Foundation, through a grant to its implementing partner We Effect, has unveiled its latest project fortifying its commitment to sustainable water management in Sri Lanka, through the successful renovation of three vital reservoirs located in the Batticaloa District. The inauguration ceremony of the […]

October 2, 2023

Kathleen Shayana Ravikumar is a 14 year old creative teenage artist from Batticaloa Sri Lanka. Currently at St. Cecilia’s Girls’ National School, Shayana is more than just an academic standout; she’s already carving out her path as a talented artist. In a conversation with Shayana, she shared her love for art, her […]

August 23, 2022

People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (People’s Leasing) recently declared open six Gold Loan Units at Divulapitiya, Batticaloa, Elpitiya, Ambalanthota, Ratnapura and Udugama PLC Branch Offices. People’s Leasing established the first ever Gold Loan Unit in 2017 as a speedy and a convenient solution for the financially distressed people during their times of […]

June 6, 2022

Amana Bank recently commissioned five new ATMs at its existing Self Banking Centres located at Rajagiriya, Wattala, Kalutara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. In addition to cash withdrawals Amana Bank Self Banking Centres also facilitates cash deposits and cheque deposits. Having 33 fully fledged branches across the island, Amana Bank has a network […]

Empowering Women, Transforming Communities: Gunadamin Elephant House, USAID, and Viridis Drive Recycling Innovation in Batticaloa

ComBank helps set up Early Childhood Development Centre in Batticaloa

New Early Childhood Development Center Unveiled in Batticaloa, Signaling New Business Opportunities for Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs

DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums Empower Female Entrepreneurs in Batticaloa and Badulla

CBL Samaposha 2023 Provincial School Games – Eastern Provincial Championship won by Batticaloa Paddiruppu zone

The Coca-Cola Foundation Strengthens Water Resilience and Local Livelihoods through Reservoir Renovation in Batticaloa

Meet Shayana from Batticaloa: The Teenage Artist making a difference

People’s Leasing Declares Open Six Gold Loan Units

Amana Bank commissions 5 new ATMs