Lassana.com, Sri Lanka’s leading floral and gifting brand, officially unveiled its newest flower shop at Cinnamon Grand Colombo recently. The move strengthens the brand’s presence in Colombo’s hospitality and lifestyle sector, offering customers convenient access to premium floral gifting and floral wedding experiences.

The new shop was ceremonially declared open by the Chief Guest Sanath Manatunge – CEO of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, together with the Guest of Honour, Lassana.com Brand Ambassador and former Miss Sri Lanka World Anudi Gunasekera. Dr. Lasantha Malavige – Chairman & Managing Director, Piet De Jong – Head of Flower Division, both of Lassana Group of Companies, Nazoomi Azhar – General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Yoosuf Sirajudeen – Manager-Luxury Weddings at Lassana Flora Weddings, together with a large gathering of distinguished guests and well-wishers were also present at the occasion.

The new Lassana.com outlet has been designed to offer a carefully-curated selection of fresh flowers, floral arrangements and gifting solutions, providing hotel guests, corporate clients, residents, and visitors with convenient access to high-quality floral gifting in the heart of the city. Located in the lobby of one of Colombo’s most iconic hospitality destinations, the new flower shop combines elegance, convenience, and the trusted quality that customers have come to associate with the Lassana.com brand. The outlet will also serve as a showcase for the company’s floral artistry and wedding expertise.

Kidney transplantation at Asiri Health’s Asiri Central Hospital is setting a strong benchmark in advanced renal care in Sri Lanka, offering patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure access to highly specialised, safe and comprehensive transplant treatment locally. With more than 200 successful kidney transplant surgeries completed and a success rate exceeding 98%, the hospital’s Kidney Transplant Centre has earned the confidence of both patients and the fraternity through consistently strong clinical outcomes, experienced specialist care and advanced transplant infrastructure.

A key strength of the programme lies in its dedicated transplant unit, developed specifically to support complex renal transplant procedures within a highly controlled environment aligned with international standards of safety, infection prevention and post-operative care. Supported by modern technology and advanced clinical protocols, the centre has become a trusted referral destination for patients requiring specialised kidney transplant treatment. Medical experts at the hospital also stress the importance of early intervention and specialist consultation, particularly for patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions that may lead to kidney failure.

Recognised for its multidisciplinary approach and carefully coordinated treatment pathways, the programme brings together consultant nephrologists, transplant surgeons, vascular surgeons, specialised nursing teams and clinical support staff who work collaboratively throughout every stage of the patient journey. From pre-transplant evaluations and donor matching to surgery, recovery and long-term follow-up care, the focus remains on delivering personalised treatment with the highest standards of patient safety and clinical oversight.

Commenting further, Dr. Manjula Karunaratne, Advisor to Chairman & Medical Consultant, Asiri Health, stated: “Our Kidney Transplant Centre has been built on a foundation of clinical expertise and patient-centred care.

Mastercard has announced significant leadership appointments aimed at strengthening South Asia operations, by creating a more integrated model for Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.The growing synergies within these countries, especially with regard to the focus on tourism and cross-border trade and payments innovation, makes this integration crucial in scaling the operations and underscores the company’s commitment to unlocking shared growth opportunities across these markets.