LOLC Life Assurance recently celebrated the winners of its island-wide children’s art competition, ‘Sihina Siththara,’ with a special day at Pearl Bay, bringing the initiative to a memorable close for the young participants and their families.

Open to children across Sri Lanka, ‘Sihina Siththara’ invited participants to express their creativity, imagination and unique perspectives through art. The competition featured three age categories: 3–5 years, 6–8 years and 9–12 years, providing children with an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents.

The competition received an impressive response from young artists across the country. Following an evaluation by an expert panel, the top three winners in each category received cash prizes, while the top 10 winners in each category enjoyed a memorable day at Pearl Bay with their families

The awards ceremony brought together company management, the winners and their parents to celebrate the achievements of the young participants.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Chandana L. Aluthgama, Executive Director/Principal Officer of LOLC Life Assurance Ltd. said, “Our commitment to creating positive social impact complements our role as a life insurance provider. We believe in contributing to the development of future generations by supporting initiatives that create opportunities for children and strengthen the communities around them. ‘Sihina Siththara’ reflects this commitment by providing young participants with a platform to express their creativity and showcase their talents. We will continue to support initiatives that contribute to a more inclusive and empowered future.”

Sathis Abeywickrama, Managing Director of Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd, was recognized as a “Flexo Avenger” at the prestigious Flexo Summit Asia 2026 held in Bengaluru, India, recently. The “Flexo Avenger” is a special recognition conferred on individuals who have made a significant impact on the development of Flexographic printing. He was featured and recognized at the Summit’s “Flexo Avengers: Converters who Changed the Game” session alongside other leading personalities from the region.

“While being recognized as a Flexo Avenger is indeed an honor and prestige, it is also an acknowledgement and recognition of our continued commitment, innovation, and customer focus over a long but successful journey of over four decades. This journey has been marked by significant milestones and goes back to the time when specialized packaging required by our export industry, including tea bag tags and tags, were sourced from overseas,” said Sathis Abeywickrama, Managing Director of Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced its partnership with NOLIMIT, enabling customers to make secure LankaQR payments using Dialog Pay across all NOLIMIT outlets island-wide. The partnership extends digital payment convenience to one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail brands, with a network of over 30 outlets, while rewarding customers with complimentary Dialog data on eligible LankaQR transactions.

Customers can now use Dialog Pay to purchase a wide range of fashion apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, luggage and lifestyle essentials across NOLIMIT stores nationwide. The partnership provides customers with a secure and convenient way to pay while enjoying greater flexibility when shopping for fashion and lifestyle needs.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sham Mohideen, Marketing Manager of NOLIMIT, said, “Today’s customers expect shopping to be simple, convenient and seamless from start to finish. Our partnership with Dialog Pay is another step in enhancing that experience by introducing a trusted digital payment option across our retail network. Together, we are making fashion and lifestyle shopping more convenient while supporting Sri Lanka’s continued transition towards a more digitally enabled economy.”

Dialog Pay, available through the Dialog Pay App and the MyDialog App, brings together connectivity, digital payments and financial services within a single ecosystem, supporting Dialog’s vision of making digital payments simpler, more accessible and more rewarding for every Sri Lankan. Customers can conveniently activate Dialog Pay using their eZ Cash account or by linking their preferred bank account, enabling them to make secure LankaQR payments, transfer funds, access their digital wallet, open savings accounts and fixed deposits, and apply for loans powered by Dialog Finance. Accepted across more than 100,000 retail outlets nationwide, Dialog Pay rewards eligible QR payments with complimentary Dialog data, encouraging greater everyday adoption while supporting Sri Lanka’s continued transition towards a more digitally connected and cash-light economy.