Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE), one of Sri Lanka’s premier Regional Plantation Companies and a member of the Hayleys Group, has appointed Nishantha Abeysinghe to its Board as Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2025. Mr. Abeysinghe was also appointed as a Director of TTEL Hydro Power Company (Private) Limited, TTEL Somerset Hydro Power (Private)…
Two design powerhouses, Sri Lanka’s celebrated handloom brand Barefoot and Dutch luxury interiors brand POLSPOTTEN, are joining forces for the first time in a landmark collaboration set to debut in 2025/2026. The upcoming collection will blend Barefoot’s mastery of handloom craft and colour with POLSPOTTEN’s bold, contemporary design language, marking the first collaboration between Sri…
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a premier Regional Plantation Company and part of Hayleys Plantations, has appointed industry veteran Senaka Alawattegama as Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2025. Mr. Alawattegama was also appointed as a Director to D P L Plantations (Pvt) Ltd, Kelani Valley Resorts (Pvt) Ltd, Mabroc Teas (Private) Limited and Kalupahana…
Atlas, Sri Lanka’s leading learning brand, secured an array of awards at SLIM Digis 2.5 for its outstanding contributions to advancing education through the integration of technology and creativity. The event celebrated excellence in digital marketing, with Atlas being recognised for its achievements in experiential marketing, AI technology, and digital platform Integration. Atlas celebrated success by…
AB Mauri Lanka Private Limited has launched its new Prime Instant Dry Yeast 500g pack, offering a reliable and practical option for bakers across Sri Lanka. The product is designed to perform consistently and meet the daily needs of both professional and home bakers. AB Mauri is a well-known name in the global baking industry,…
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, has announced that it has exchanged on the acquisition of Ascent. The transaction is expected to close on 30th September 2025. This strategic move significantly expands Acuity’s Data and Technology Services (DTS) division,…
The lush fairways of the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club will once again host the country’s most prestigious amateur golfing event when the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship and the Sri Lanka Ladies Stroke Play Championship, driven by the CEAT Europe range, tee off on 23rd September. Organised by the Sri Lanka Golf Union…
Pussalla Agri Ventures recently opened its first dedicated Ceylon Cinnamon Organic outlet in Narigama, Hikkaduwa. This new establishment marks a significant step in the company’s mission to elevate the global profile of authentic Ceylon Cinnamon. More than a traditional retail space, the outlet is designed as an immersive experience center. The outlet also utilized modern…
Marking a significant step in its expansion strategy, DIMO, the only authorized distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, unveiled its latest flagship Tata Passenger Vehicle (PV) showroom at Altair Colombo. The opening of this premium facility comes as part of DIMO’s efforts to expand its Tata showroom network in response to the overwhelming reception…
Team MAS won the Shield Championship at the 53rd Mercantile Rugby 7s with a superb display of fast open rugby. In the finals they beat Commercial Credit in grand style 30-14, it was a strong and rewarding comeback for MAS as they were previously defeated by the same opposition in the group stage. The tournament,…
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