Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Eshan Jayamanne has raised $9 million in funding for his San Francisco–based construction technology startup, Krane—an AI-native platform transforming construction supply chain management. The round was co-led by Glasswing Ventures and Link Ventures, with participation from Tunitas Ventures, Rosecliff Ventures, New Normal Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. Founded and…
Wins jt. Overall Gold at CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards Named best-managed tyre company in Sri Lanka for third consecutive year Clinches total of five prestigious accolades for management excellence CEAT Kelani Holdings shared the overall Gold award for Best Management Practices and was honoured with four other significant accolades at the 2026 edition…
This Easter, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the season with a special brunch at the Indian Ocean Pavilion on 5th April, Sunday from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The Easter brunch offers a festive and relaxing afternoon complemented by a range of interactive and playful activities for children and a stunning view of the…
Havelock City Mall (HCM) has launched its Sinhala and Tamil New Year seasonal programme, “Nostalgic Avurudu.” Running from 21st March to 12th April, the campaign blends traditional cultural celebrations with mall-wide retail activations through a curated calendar of community engagement. At the heart of the programme is a recreated traditional Avurudu Village within the mall….
The SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026 was held in grand style on 18 March 2026 at the Monarch Imperial, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most admired brands, celebrated personalities, and leading figures from the business and marketing fraternity for an evening dedicated to recognising those who have truly won the hearts of the people. Widely regarded as…
The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) announced the launch of its newly revamped official website at www.iasl.lk, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and industry leadership in an increasingly digital landscape. The redesigned platform reflects IASL’s recognition that improving its digitalisation standards is central to its mandate. As Sri Lanka’s insurance industry navigates…
MendisOne is proud to announce the official launch of the Darshi & Rohitha Foundation, a dedicated organization under the MendisOne umbrella focused on development, social responsibility, and meaningful community impact. The launch ceremony was held 23rd February 2026 at Maw Sevana, Mattakkuliya, marking the beginning of a new chapter in MendisOne’s 28-year legacy of charitable…
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has been recognised as one of the country’s most awarded entities in 2025 by LMD Magazine, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected business publications. According to LMD’s latest annual research study on the nation’s most awarded organisations, Oxford College of Business was ranked…
Maliban Biscuits, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted household brands with a legacy spanning over 70 years, has come on board as the Title Sponsor of the New Zealand U85kg Rugby Tour – Sri Lanka 2026, reaffirming its continued commitment to the growth and development of local sport. This marks the second consecutive occasion that…
Avurudu is one of Sri Lanka’s busiest, most exciting times filled with shopping, gifting, travel, and fast digital payments. But while everyone’s caught up in the celebrations, scammers are also on the lookout, taking advantage of the festive rush to target people when they’re distracted or acting quickly. From fake shopping pages and impersonation accounts…
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