Nippon Paint Lanka sponsors SLIA BAE’s Student Jamboree

Nippon Paint Lanka engaged in a CSR initiative when it brought new life to Weliwewa Kanishta Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa by painting the school.

CBB celebrates the spirit of Christmas

The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Christmas Carols Fellowship on the 11th of December.

Amazon College marks annual convocation celebrating milestones in acade

Amazon College held its annual convocation at the BMICH, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued growth and commitment to academic excellence.

Queen’s Hospital Medical Centre to lead healthcare in Ratmalana

The newly opened Queen’s Hospital Medical Centre, located in Ratmalana, is setting new standards in private healthcare with state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate services.

People’s Bank Employees Cooperative Society recognizes academic performances of members’ children

People’s Bank Employees Cooperative Society organized a felicitation ceremony to recognize the excellent academic performances of their children at the ‘Members Children’s Scholarship Award Ceremony 2021/22’ held recently at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo.

CEAT Kelani presents traffic mgt. tools to Police and SLCMP

CEAT Kelani Holdings has broadened the scope of its flagship community initiative promoting road safety around schools by engaging with the Police and the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) of the Sri Lanka Army, two institutions that play lead roles in this domain.

Much to be done to achieve envisaged tourist arrivals in 2025: Tour operator

Whilst highlighting that the general expectation in 2025 is to attract 5 million tourists, a top tour operator said Sri Lanka has to take certain important steps to achieve it.

Aura Active leads athleisure revolution in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s athleisure scene is undergoing a transformation, thanks to Aura Active, a brand redefining what it means to look good,

Santa takes to the skies at Occidental Eden Beruwala

Occidental Eden Beruwala, the beach resort located on the pristine shores of Beruwala, recently ushered in a thrilling twist to traditional holiday celebrations.

Abans Group organises 14th annual book donation campaign

The Abans Group organised its 14th annual book donation campaign to support the education of students in Sri Lanka.

Power World Gyms celebrate 30th anniversary with exciting events

Power World Gyms, Sri Lanka’s largest fitness chain, recently marked its 30th anniversary with a month-long celebration of fitness challenges and events throughout October.

Hutch lights up country’s spirits with Sri Lanka’s ‘Tallest Christmas Tower’

Hutch lit up the Sri Lankan skyline with the tallest Christmas Tower the country has ever seen - “The Christmas Innovation Tower”. What was once seen as a day-to-day cell tower has been transformed into a striking symbol for hope, inspiring everyone as we enter the New Year, to think differently to make remarkable progress.

HNB brings Christmas cheer with annual Carol Service

Ringing in the Christmas season with joy and happiness, HNB PLC, recently hosted the annual carol service themed ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’ at HNB Towers.

TMH Group Chairman Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan honoured at International Human Rights Day celebrations

Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan, Chairman of TMH Group of Companies, was honoured as a Guest of Honour and Guest Speaker at the International Human Rights Day celebration held on 15 December at the Telangana Saraswata Parishad in Hyderabad, India.

Sri Lanka’s construction chamber calls for critical policy reforms

The Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCISL) has urged the government to implement a series of 17 priority policy measures aimed at revitalising the construction industry.

Sri Lanka records third highest annual tourist arrivals despite forecast miss

Sri Lanka recorded its third-highest annual tourist arrivals in 2024, welcoming 2,053,465 visitors. This shows a 38.07 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, despite falling slightly short of the 2.3 million arrivals forecast. For the whole of 2024, cumulative tourist arrivals reached 2.053 million. Sri Lanka recorded the highest tourist arrivals in 2018 with 2.3 million international visitors entering the country. The second highest was recorded i

Singer Finance receives CBSL approval to issue high yield bonds 

Singer Finance (Lanka) has received approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to issue up to a maximum of ten million (10,000,000), listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable, high yield bonds of Rs. 100 each, to raise a maximum sum of Rs. 1 billion with a tenor of five years.

Hunas Holdings offloads Rainforest Tea Factory for Rs.1.215 bn

Hunas Holdings PLC announced the sale of its subsidiary Rainforest Tea Factory (Pvt) Ltd for a total consideration of Rs.1.215 billion, consisting of approximately Rs.256 million in cash proceeds and the transfer of approximately Rs.960 million in associated debt liabilities.

CCC urges collaboration to implement new restrictions on marketing food products for children

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday called for a collaborative approach to implement the new restrictions announced by the government this week for marketing food and beverages to children less than 12 years of age.

CSE announces appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st January 2025.

2025 begins with ASPI crossing the 16,000 mark

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Browns Investments and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 12.8 bn.

Activities open on a mixed note for 2025

Opening the 1st trading day for the year, the secondary market saw a mixed interest yesterday, resulting in a shift in the yield curve.

CEAT team with EDB Chairman discusses trade expansion opportunities in Sri Lanka

A delegation from CEAT, an RPG India company, led by Managing Director and CEO Arnab Banerjee, met with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe recently, at the EDB head office in Colombo.

Ceylon Chamber wins Gold and multiple honours at TAGS and CMA Awards 2024

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was recognised for outstanding commitment to excellence in reporting and governance, winning the Gold award in the Not-for-Profit/Non-Governmental Organisations Category at TAGS Annual Report Awards 2024, organised by the Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka.

People’s Bank welcomes 2025

A ceremony was held recently to usher in the New Year at the head office of People’s Bank during which the bank staff commenced duties by taking the Clean Sri Lanka Pledge

Durdans Healthcare Group gets new CEO

Dr. Lasantha Karunasena was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Medical Services at Ceylon Hospitals PLC – Durdans Healthcare Group, effective January 1, 2025.

PayMedia achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification

PayMedia, a leading fintech solutions provider, announced that it has acquired the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

HDFC Bank commences 2025 with multi-religious blessings

HDFC Bank commenced the first working day of the new year 2025 with a series of multi-religious activities held at the bank’s head office building to invoke blessings for valued customers, employees and all the other stakeholders for a prosperous and successful year.

BOC welcomes 2025 with religious ceremonies to invoke blessings

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Bank, commenced the new year 2025, jubilantly announcing its newest achievement being accorded recognition as Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka 2024 awarded by the prestigious The Banker magazine U.K.

Nations Trust Bank-John Keells CG Auto introduce eco-friendly vehicle financing solutions

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has partnered with John Keells CG Auto (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka, to introduce specialised vehicle financing solutions for new energy vehicles (NEVs).