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ETI organizes blood donation campaign

EAP Chairperson Dr Soma Edirisinghe (right) and Directress Deepa Edirisinghe (donating blood) at the blood donation campaign.

The blood donation campaign organized by Edirisinghe Trust Investments (ETI) in association with Janasarana was held recently for the fifth consecutive year at Borella Tilakarathnaramaya temple. With the guidance of EAP Chairperson, Dr. Soma Edirisinghe and the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Mahendra de Silva the management and all employees of ETI gave their utmost contribution to make this event a success.

This is the main event organized by ETI under their CSR programme for this year.

Dual victory for Hameedia at NASCO Awards

Retail Channel Executive Alex Enos receives the Bronze Award in the ‘Fashion and Clothing’ category.

One of Sri Lanka's leading menswear specialists Hameedia produced two national winners in two categories at the recent NASCO Awards.

The Gold Award in the 'Fashion and Clothing' category was won by Sampath Wijekoon, an executive at Hameedia Stores Kandy. Wijekoon clinched a dual victory and went on to win the award for the "Most Outstanding Executive of the Year".

The Bronze Award in same 'Fashion and Clothing' category was won by Retail Channel Executive Alex Enos. Managing Director Fouzul Hameed said it was encouraging to see Hameedia's team players being recognized in this manner. "Winning this award is a great honour since we have benchmarked ourselves with the market leaders of different spheres," he said.

"I'm delighted to see how Sampath and Alex have evolved and are now on par with industry standards.

We're confident of seeing more of our team players reach the top in the near future", said Hameedia's Retail Operations Manager Samudu de Silva.

The NASCO Awards is the premier event in Sri Lanka which recognizes sales excellence and rewards and motivates sales professionals to achieve greater heights.

American Express partners leading electronics retailers

American Express Cards has partnered with Sri Lanka's leading consumer electronics retailers Abans, Singer and Softlogic to provide their cardmembers with the best price in stores when purchasing any consumer electronic or furniture item on a 60-month installment scheme.

The promotion, which was launched in August will run till August 16 and is available to all American Express Cards issued by Nations Trust Bank excluding corporate cards.

Cardmembers interested in availing this offer can visit any Abans Elite, Abans Retail, Singer Mega, Singer Plus, Sisil World, Singer Homes, Softlogic Maz, Lifestyle Home Store or Softlogic Store and purchase a consumer electronic or furniture item of their choice over the value of Rs. 10,000. Cardmembers interested in obtaining more information on this promotion or other Installment plans available on the American Express Card can visit the American Express Credit Cards website. www.americanexpress.lk

Nolimit refurbished Ward 13 of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital. Here, Nolimit top management and General Manager Amjad Hassan with Cancer Hospital Head Dr Kanishka Karunaratne and hospital staff. Picture by Saliya Rupasinghe