For decades, the children of Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) estates in Sri Lanka have faced significant socio-economic challenges in accessing quality education. However, a growing network of scholarships and education grants is now steadily transforming these communities. Across multiple plantations, various educational assistance programs have resulted in a new generation of university graduates, many of…
Youth skills are vital for a country’s development, drive innovation, economic growth, and social progress. Equipping young people with the right skills enables them to participate fully in the economy and contribute to a more prosperous and equitable future. According to World Bank estimates, the youth unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2024 was 22.32% representing the…
A Mountain for Every Continent. A Flag for Every Summit. He dreamed big. He climbed higher. Now, he returns home a legend. Johann Peiris, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing mountaineer, has made history by completing the world’s ultimate mountaineering challenge, the Seven Summits, scaling the highest mountain on each continent. He becomes the first Sri Lankan man…
Chinese Dragon Café (CDC), one of Sri Lanka’s most recognisable names in Chinese cuisine, has opened its latest outlet in Jaffna, marking a new chapter in the restaurant’s long-standing presence across the island. Located at No. 229, Point Pedro Road, just 900 metres from the historic Nallur Kovil, this new branch becomes the ninth outlet…
In an inspiring and forward-thinking initiative, the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute (SLJI), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, conducted a pioneering capacity-building workshop on Human Resource Management and the Human Side of Justice for newly appointed Magistrates and District Judges. Held on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at the SLJI…
The Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), in collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) and the Lanka Coffee Association (LCA), successfully hosted the fourth-annual Sri Lanka Coffee Festival on 8 and 9 July 2025 in Kandy. The event celebrated 200 years of coffee in Sri Lanka, with the DEA launching an official commemorative stamp. The…
If people were asked to name 10 innovative companies in Sri Lanka, it is highly likely that a Regional Plantation Company (RPC) would not be on that list. Yet, it could be argued that Agarapatana Plantations PLC, a RPC belongs on that list. The company has created a transformative leap in productivity by undertaking a…
Alumex PLC, the country’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer, was bestowed with the prestigious Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification, becoming the first in Sri Lanka to earn this globally recognised benchmark for sustainable aluminium production. This significant milestone positions Alumex among an exclusive group of manufacturers worldwide that champion best-in-class ethical, environmental, and social…
Sets new benchmarks in SUV and MPV design, technology and hybrid performance Kia has marked another milestone in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the unveiling of two all-new models – the 2026 Kia Sportage and the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid – at an exclusive media preview at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. The simultaneous launch of these…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka’s banking sector with a stellar performance at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards 2025, winning six prestigious accolades across the Retail, Wholesale, and Corporate & Investment Banking categories. Recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership in financial services, the ABF Awards spotlight outstanding performances…
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