Demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, The Thinnai Hotel marked Earth Day 2026 by organising an Art Competition and environmental awareness programme for students of Urumpurai Sandrothaya Vidyalayam in Jaffna. The initiative brought together students from Grades 6 to 9, providing them with an opportunity to express their creativity while learning about…
Kaspersky has discovered a wave of phishing attacks leveraging Google’s AppSheet no-code platform. Attackers are abusing the service to distribute convincing phishing emails that may bypass many traditional security filters, following a pattern of campaigns leveraging trusted cloud tools against users. Previously Kaspersky has described similar attacks with Google services. With AppSheet, attackers send emails…
Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive education and community empowerment, Seylan Bank donated a smart board and a suite of carpentry tools to the WP/PIL School for the Deaf, Ratmalana on 5th May 2026, supporting the educational and vocational development of hearing-impaired students. The donation is expected to significantly enhance the students’ learning experiences by supporting…
In a world that is facing mounting environmental pressures, tourism-dependent countries like Sri Lanka are obligated to expect meaningful action and change from sectors that are proven, major consumers of water and energy, including the country’s economically vital hospitality sector. According to research published in Nature Climate Change, tourism accounts for approximately 8% of global…
AIA Insurance marked a significant milestone by celebrating 31 years of its Higher Education Scholarships Programme, one of the longest‑running corporate social responsibility initiatives in Sri Lanka. The prestigious awards ceremony was held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. This year, AIA honoured the 25th batch of top‑performing students from each district who excelled at the Grade…
Prime Lands Residencies PLC (CSE: PLR.N) has reported a outstanding financial performance for the year ended 31st March 2026. Substantially exceeding market expectations, the Company reinforced its position as Sri Lanka’s undisputed real estate leader, propelled by massive operational scale, strategic project launches, and historic margin expansion. Reflecting on this exceptional performance, Group Chairman Premalal…
Partnership strengthens Capital Trust Properties’ role as a trusted transaction and advisory partner for Sri Lanka’s leading real estate developments Capital Trust Properties (CTP) has renewed its partnership with John Keells Properties to market its residential developments, including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT. The renewed partnership marks another milestone in Capital Trust Properties’…
Padel House, the pioneers of padel in Sri Lanka, and the enterprise that has successfully established a strong presence for the sport in Colombo, has entered a new growth phase with the entry of two new strategic investors—former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene, and Trade Promoters Limited, a diversified group with interests across Sri…
John Keells Consumer Foods Sector has reinforced its commitment to building future ready leadership with the successful graduation of 36 participants from the “Aspire” Executive Development Programme 2025, a sector wide Talent Development initiative conducted in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The graduation marks a significant milestone in the…
Set across 145 acres along the island’s untamed southern coast, Shangri-La Hambantota this year marks its 10th anniversary celebrating a decade of stories woven through nature, culture, community, and heartfelt connection. Since welcoming its first guests in June 2016, the resort has evolved into more than a destination escape. For many, it has become a…
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