Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, achieved another significant milestone recently in its commitment to encourage young minds to learn and read, and raise the nation’s literacy. The inauguration of the 286th Seylan Pahasara Library at Thiththawelgolla Junior College, Dambulla took place on 14, October 2025 as part of the ‘Seylan Pahasara Week’. The…
Sri Lanka’s effective fight against period poverty was spotlighted on a global stage by the Selyn Foundation at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Nutrition (ICPHN 2025) held last week in India. The Selyn Foundation was the only Sri Lankan representation to be invited to speak at this international event, amongst an illustrious…
Southern Cross University (Australia) and NSBM Green University (Sri Lanka) have entered into a groundbreaking partnership, officially signed on Friday, 24 October 2025, to deliver offshore programs that will enable Sri Lankan students to earn Australian degrees locally at NSBM — without the need to relocate to Australia. This landmark collaboration brings together Australian academic…
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, supported by the company, has won first place in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025, held in Thailand from August 8–16. Competing with the Triton¹ pickup (T1 specification), the team covered 2,316 km, including 1,003 km of Special Stages. In the overall standings, Chayapon Yotha claimed…
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL) announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned its ‘A+ (Ika)’ National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating, with a Stable Outlook. Importantly, SLICGL holds the distinction of being Sri Lanka’s highest-rated insurance brand and the only A+ rated insurer in the country. The ‘A+(Ika)’ rating reflects SLICGL’s strong financial profile…
Melsta Hospitals, one of Sri Lanka’s most forward-thinking and rapidly expanding healthcare providers, is proud to announce its role as the Gold Sponsor for the 15th edition of Medicare – International Healthcare Exhibition 2026. Scheduled to take place from 6th to 8th March 2026 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exposition Centre (BMICH) in Colombo, Medicare…
The scent of spices and festive cheer filled the air as the Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy, officially heralded the start of the holiday season with its much-anticipated annual Traditional Cake Mixing Ceremony on Monday, October 20, 2025. The event, a beloved tradition that symbolizes togetherness and abundance, was a vibrant affair, bringing together hotel management,…
In today’s digital-first economy, where every dollar must deliver measurable value, Sri Lankan enterprises are reimagining how they invest in technology. On October 29th, DMS Software Technologies, in strategic collaboration with IBM Apptio, hosted a high-impact event at Cinnamon Life, Colombo—focused on unlocking business value through smarter IT and cloud spend. Themed “Redefining IT Investments…
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, announced a landmark partnership with GWM, a global automotive leader, to introduce a new era of hybrid and new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Sri Lanka. The official press conference took place on October 30 at the DPA Head…
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) continues to empower Sri Lanka’s export and manufacturing sectors with the introduction of its Tea Manufacturer Finance Programme, a specialised financial solution designed to support tea producers and exporters in expanding their operations and growing beyond borders. As one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic industries, tea remains central to the…
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