Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People’s Excellency Awards

Kedella Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading construction company in Sri Lanka, secured two prestigious accolades at People’s Excellency Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as a trusted and innovative name in the country’s construction industry.

Radisson Hotels accelerates sustainability with Evolution Auto’s EVs

Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s largest electric vehicle portfolio provider, has successfully deployed a purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) fleet for Radisson Hotels Sri Lanka, marking a significant step forward in integrating sustainable mobility into large-scale hospitality operations.

Pan Asia Bank empowers over 1,000 women for Int’l Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pan Asia Bank rolled out a series of impactful initiatives focused on empowering women through financial literacy, reaching more than 1,000 women across Sri Lanka.

Liberty Lands & Developments acquires full ownership of Scope Cinemas

Liberty Lands & Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction.

Binance’s ChainCeylon advances blockchain education across SL universities

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, launched ChainCeylon 2026, a flagship education programme aimed at deepening blockchain literacy and promoting responsible crypto adoption across Sri Lankan universities.

CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition advances to semi-final stage

The CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition, organised by the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) with title sponsor Serendib Flour Mills, has successfully progressed to its semi-final stage, with 30 participants selected following the recently concluded second round of the competition.

HotJobs launched as Sri Lanka’s first AI-driven recruitment platform

Sri Lanka’s recruitment sector marked a new milestone with the official launch of HotJobs, described as the country’s first AI driven recruitment platform, at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom recently.

Allianz Lanka marks Int’l Women’s Day

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2026, the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited organised an insightful panel discussion themed ‘Give to Gain’.

HNB FINANCE celebrates Int’l Women’s Day 2026

HNB FINANCE celebrated International Women’s Day 2026, recognising and empowering women and their immense contribution to its workforce.

People’s Bank rewards Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi draw winners

People’s Bank recently conducted the People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026, rewarding 50 lucky winners with packs of essential goods worth Rs.25,000 each.

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.

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.