Haleon-SLDA uplift oral health nationwide

Haleon Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the makers of Sensodyne, conducted a successful series of impactful oral health initiatives islandwide in celebration of World Oral Health Day 2026.

Routes We Take marks milestone for SL’s creative economy

The Routes We Take (TRWT) concluded its EUNIC Sri Lanka partnership phase at the end of 2025, marking the close of a multi-year collaboration while the project continues under the stewardship of Good Life X.

Heritance Hotels & Resorts to keep traditions alive this Avurudu

This Avurudu, Heritance Hotels & Resorts brings the season to life through a collection of stays, experiences, and gift giving, designed for spontaneous breaks and meaningful New Year getaways. Across its distinctive destinations, guests can step away, reconnect, and celebrate the season.

Fairfax Financial Holdings empowers children

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the recent cyclone and widespread flooding, a meaningful example of corporate purpose in action has taken shape through the ‘Back to School Project 2026’.

McLarens Maritime Academy holds Seafarers Convocation 2025

McLarens Maritime Academy (MMA) held their Convocation of 2025 at BMICH. It was a well-attended event to recognize the achievements of future seafarers who successfully completed their training programs who are preparing to enter the global maritime industry.

MendisOne launches Darshi&Rohitha Foundation

MendisOne announced the official launch of the Darshi&Rohitha Foundation, a dedicated organization under the MendisOne umbrella focused on development, social responsibility, and meaningful community impact.

Ceylon Chamber facilitates donation of refurbished laptops

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with HSBC and LTL Holdings, facilitated the donation of 45 refurbished laptops to support university undergraduates whose education was disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah and the severe flooding that followed in November.

AHK Sri Lanka hosts Sundowners evening at Hettich Experience Centre

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) held its Sundowners evening at the Hettich Experience Centre on 19 March.

Firstdoctor reinforces role of telemedicine

As Sri Lanka navigates a period of restricted mobility and controlled fuel usage, the need for accessible, efficient, and technology-enabled healthcare has become increasingly important.

CH17 introduces special Avurudu Cashback Offers for cardholders

CH17 has announced a special Sinhala and Hindu New Year promotion, offering its cardholders cashback deals of up to 30 percent at a number of partner merchants across the country, bringing additional value and festive cheer to its growing membership base.

British Council YCAs showcase 24 projects to alleviate climate change

The British Council in Sri Lanka’s longstanding commitment to youth climate action has yielded the data to demonstrate their impact. Over the last three years alone, the organisation has engaged 770 young people across 114 climate action projects.

Sands Active showcases pharmaceutical range at Medicare exhibition

Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo recently.

CBB supports restoration of safe drinking water access for cyclone-affected people

The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support an initiative aimed at restoring safe drinking water access for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Selvern Trust unlocks new opportunities with barrier-breaking language app

SELVE is an innovative, spoken English app designed to make English communication more accessible through real-time AI-driven support.

Moose Clothing Company opens store at Galle City Centre

Moose Clothing Company recently opened its third store at the Galle City Centre.

SLT-Mobitel restores schools displaying commitment to ESG priorities

When Cyclone Ditwah struck, Anuradhapura’s Morakewa Vidyalaya and Thuruvila Primary School were badly damaged, leaving hundreds of children without a safe space to continue their education.

Food Studio opens Primo and Smashy at Independence Arcade Square

Food Studio has expanded its footprint with the opening of Primo and Smashy at Arcade Independence Square, marking an important step in the company’s growth strategy as it takes two of its strongest concepts beyond traditional mall spaces.

ShirtWorks opens store in Kandy

ShirtWorks (SWX) announced the recent opening of its newest SWX store located on the 3rd Floor, S.Dot, 521, Peradeniya Road, Kandy.

CSE rallies strongly on renewed investor confidence and broad-based buying

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a strong and optimistic note on 10th April 2026, reflecting renewed confidence in both domestic economic conditions and improving global sentiment. From the opening bell, the market maintained steady upward momentum, driven by broad-based buying interest across multiple sectors.

IMF warns of fresh risks to SL’s growth as global tensions intensify

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is facing renewed uncertainty as rising global tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, threaten to disrupt growth momentum just as the country advances

Fertilizer shortages threaten to wither Sri Lanka’s plantation sector output

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry, expressed growing concern over rising prices and limited availability of fertilizer amid the escalation of the crisis in

JXG IPO oversubscribed on opening day

JXG, comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC, successfully concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opened for subscription on 9th April 2026.

BOI appoints Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as acting Chairman

Senior bureaucrat Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena has been appointed as the acting Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI), the investment promotion agency announced yesterday.

CM Holdings completes Rs. 260mn property sale in Thalangama South

CM Holdings PLC has officially concluded the divestiture of its real estate asset located in Thalangama South, Battaramulla.

Secondary market records thin volumes amid emerging selling pressure

The secondary market witnessed subdued levels of activity yesterday, resulting in thin volumes whilst the market swayed towards selling sentiment overall.

Indices close in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Dialog Axiata, John Keells Holdings and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.9bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation

Nissan Sri Lanka offers up to Rs.125,000 worth of free fuel this April

Nissan Sri Lanka, represented by Associated Motorways (AMW), is rewarding the customers this April with a limited-time ‘Free Fuel’ offer on the Nissan Magnite and Nissan Almera, delivering exceptional value and

NDB’s Rs.13.2bn fraud shock What the crisis revealed about controls, buffers, and banking resilience

The chronology explains the confidence shock. On 2 April 2026, NDB disclosed an internal fraud incident with an initial impact estimate of about Rs.380 million and

LB Finance Al-Salamah achieves 1,111% growth rate in 2025

LB Finance Al-Salamah has reached a significant milestone in its growth journey, recording an impressive Rs.10 billion portfolio growth during the calendar year 2025, representing a remarkable 1,111 percent

Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026

Cargills Food City has been named the People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026 at the prestigious SLIM Kantar Awards, marking an exceptional fifth consecutive year of recognition.