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RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories achieve Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification

RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tea production. The certification, granted to Avissawella Tea Factory (Private) Limited, and recognizes the factory’s successful transition to…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 1:04 pm

Hapag Lloyd Lanka Recognised as an Industry Leader with Multiple Customer Service Awards

At the awards ceremony organised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) (UK) – Sri Lanka Branch, Hapag‑Lloyd Lanka, a subsidiary of Aitken Spence PLC and the local representative of Hapag‑Lloyd AG, Hamburg, was recognised with two Customer Service Awards for excellence in the Europe and Mediterranean trades. Founded in 1911 and granted a Royal…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 12:40 pm

Ceylinco Life gifts medical gas pipeline system to Teaching Hospital Kalutara

Repairs hospital’s Oxygen Concentrator and integrates it with piped gas system Ceylinco Life has reinforced its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system with the donation of a comprehensive Centralised Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) to the Teaching Hospital Kalutara, enabling a significant advancement in patient safety, surgical capability and hospital infrastructure. Implemented at…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 12:16 pm

SLIM Ushers in New Era of Leadership at Annual General Meeting 2026

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the country’s national body for marketing, successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on 8th April 2026 at the iconic Galle Face Hotel. The AGM marked a significant milestone in the Institute’s journey, as a new Council of Management and Executive Committee were formally appointed to steer…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 12:13 pm

JKCG Auto partners with BOC and SLIC to Support EV Adoption Among Government Sector Employees

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a campaign in partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to accelerate New Energy Vehicles (NEV) adoption among government sector employees. The initiative, which will run from 4 May to 31 July 2026, is designed to improve accessibility and affordability of NEVs for public servants through…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 11:41 am

Merak 2026 World’s Largest Sensory Board for Autism Awareness Programmes

As the Guinness World Record Attempt for the World’s Longest Sensory Board gets closer, Dr Anton James, Director of The Tree House International and Founder of Merak has been travelling from the North to the South of the island, conducting community centric Autism awareness programmes. Reaching out to parents, teachers and community workers, particularly in…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 11:26 am

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan  

The furniture exhibition Geoffrey Bawa Exhibition – Furniture of Tropical Modernism is currently on view at Vague Archives in Kobe,  Japan, in partnership with 51% and CASA DE. Re-edited by the Bangalore-based furniture company Phantom Hands, the exhibition presents a selection of pieces originally shown in Design in the Moment, held at the Geoffrey Bawa…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 11:19 am

Maliban Reinforces Commitment to Sri Lanka Rugby and Youth Development

As one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and beloved household brands, Maliban Biscuits continues to strengthen its longstanding commitment to uplifting local sport and empowering the next generation through its continued backing of Sri Lanka Rugby. Further cementing this partnership, Maliban recently presented a cash reward of LKR 3,000,000 to the Sri Lanka national rugby…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 11:14 am

CEAT opens premium Shop-in-Shop outlet at Olympic Tyre House, Colombo 6

CEAT Kelani Holdings has expanded its network of premium retail outlets with the opening of a new Shop-in-Shop (SIS) facility at Olympic Tyre House located at No. 255, Havelock Road, Colombo 6, strengthening the brand’s presence in one of the capital’s busiest commercial areas. Strategically located opposite Havelock City Mall, the new outlet offers vehicle…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 10:50 am

Kelani Valley Plantations Unveils E-Waste to Jewellery Transformation Initiative with SPJ Creation

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a leading regional plantation company under the Hayleys Plantations sector, is redefining sustainability through innovative circular solutions. In partnership with SPJ Creation, KVPL has launched a strategic initiative to transform electronic waste into sustainable jewelry and creative, value-added products. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a MOU on…

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026 10:40 am