Embilipitiya Stores Tool & Ceramic Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s ceramic sanitary ware industry, has significantly expanded the production capacity of its manufacturing facility, further strengthening its position in the local market. The factory, which previously operated within a 100,000-square-foot production area, has now been expanded to 145,000 square feet, marking…
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently held its annual awards ceremony at Hilton Colombo, where the company’s highest honour, the ‘Chairman’s Award 2025,’ was bestowed on Nishanga Dissanayake, Customer Development Manager, in recognition of his outstanding contribution during the year. Nishanga was recognised for his leadership and performance in delivering business impact through strong execution,…
The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026 identifies extreme weather events, biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, and critical changes to Earth systems as the top three global risks ranked by long-term severity over the next decade. These risks underscore the urgent need for business leadership in advancing environmental sustainability and building resilient supply chains. Responding to this…
This Ramadan, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the holy month with ‘A Feast for the Senses,’ a lavish Iftar buffet at the Indian Ocean Pavilion, available from 18 February to 19 March between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. each evening, at LKR 9,500 nett per person. This specially curated dining experience offers an elevated…
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Havelock City Mall (HCM) hosted what is believed to be one of Sri Lanka’s first women-only cinema screenings, presenting a culturally significant and deeply meaningful tribute to womanhood. Held at Scope Cinemas, Havelock City Mall, the exclusive event featured a complimentary screening of the iconic Sri Lankan film…
DFCC Bank PLC, under its Garusaru proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DFCC Bank branches islandwide. The service is available to government pensioners who retired…
Internationally renowned luxury Maison Montblanc has introduced its latest fragrance, Montblanc Explorer Extreme, to the Sri Lankan market through Exclusive Lines, the sole authorised agent for the brand in the country. The launch event was hosted at Virticle by Jetwing, where guests were invited to experience the newest addition to the bestselling Explorer line in…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce clinched top honours at Sri Lanka’s top corporate reporting competitions, securing Gold for the Not-for-Profit and Non-Governmental Sector at the TAGS Awards, and the CMA Awards, presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, respectively. The Chamber’s Annual…
“I began mushroom cultivation for my mental wellbeing, not expecting it to become a business,” said Indika Lasanthi, a mushroom cultivator under the John Keells Praja Shakthi livelihood programme in Ja‑Ela. “John Keells Foundation supported me with the cultivation house, training and my first batch of pods. With that, I built my business and have…
Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the prestigious National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE). The company’s achievement in the highly competitive Large Sector category marks a significant milestone for…
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