David Pieris Group Launches Social Empowerment Drive from Batticaloa
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community development and inclusive social progress, the David Pieris Group officially launched its Social Empowerment Drive – Batticaloa, a comprehensive five-day community outreach initiative, on...
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CBL Group appoints Sheamalee Wickramasingha as Chairman
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