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Union Assurance wins ‘Innovating Women-Focused Initiatives’ award

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1 year ago

2024/11/17

Union Assurance has been recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for women, clinching the ‘Innovating Women-Focused Initiatives’ award at the Satyn Magazine Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade underscores the company’s dedication to fostering an environment that promotes gender equality and supports the professional growth of female team members.

At the heart of Union Assurance’s strategy is its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework, which aims to eliminate gender disparity and empower women, particularly in leadership and non-traditional roles. A standout feature of this initiative is the GROW platform—an acronym for Growth and Development, Recognition, Opportunities, and Well-being. GROW offers tailored training, mentorship, networking, and wellness resources to help women thrive both professionally and personally.

Union Assurance also prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer, adhering to a merit-based system and a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination. The company’s alignment with the John Keells Group’s DEI framework, which includes a 100-day equal parental leave policy, further highlights its commitment to promoting shared parenting responsibilities and addressing maternity leave concerns in recruitment.

Nisansala Paranayapa, Chief People Officer at Union Assurance, expressed pride in the achievement, noting the company’s 49% female representation, a testament to its ongoing focus on gender parity.

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Bus fares increased by 12.19% from midnight today [23]

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8 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today [23rd March 2026].

The minimum fare will be increased from Rs 27 to Rs 30 while the maximum fare of Rs2159/- will be increased to 2422/-

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Public will not be served as Computer system failure at Department of Registration of Persons

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9 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

The Acting Commissioner General of Registration of Persons has announced that due to an unexpected failure of the computer system of the Department of Registration of Persons, all services, including the one day service will not be held on Tuesday (24th March) at the Head Office and all Provincial offices.

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts

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18 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
at 3.30 p.m. on 22 March 2026, valid for 23 March 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in
Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.