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Imperial College Academic Summit 2026 Showcases Excellence in Higher Education and Academic Leadership

Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) hosted the Imperial College Academic Summit 2026. The event brought together academics, industry leaders, researchers and education professionals to discuss academic excellence and innovation in higher education. Discussions centred on emerging trends in global education, the growing role of artificial intelligence, industry integration and graduate employability. The summit reinforced…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 12:48 pm

Global Sri Lankan Kumara Kumariya finale on July 31 at Ramadia Grande, Moratuwa

The grand finale of one of the world’s unique beauty pageants, Global Sri Lankan Kumara Kumariya, which promotes Sri Lanka’s heritage, culture and tourism, will be held on July 31 at the Ramadia Grand Hotel, Moratuwa. The pageant is open to Sri Lankan-origin youth aged between 16 and 32 living around the world. This year’s…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 12:10 pm

Somerset estate: A continuity that never faded

Perched beside the Nanu Oya railway station, built in 1885 to carry Dimbula’s tea down to Colombo, Somerset remains one of the most accessible, and most storied, high-grown estates in the region. Its heritage rests on three threads: machinery and families that have outlived generations of planters, a steady embrace of new technology, and a…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 12:08 pm

Provider.lk Introduces AI Website Builder to Create Websites in Minutes Through Simple Conversations

Provider.lk, a Sri Lankan provider of web hosting, domain registration, and digital solutions, today announced the availability of its new AI Website Builder, the first native AI Website Builder in Sri Lanka, an AI-first platform designed to make professional website creation faster and more accessible for businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals. The announcement comes as…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 11:20 am

SDB bank Opens Business Centre at Union Place to Expand Corporate and Business Banking Services

SDB bank has strengthened its business banking footprint with the opening of its new Business Centre at 167, Union Place, Colombo 02, a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence within one of Colombo’s most prominent commercial districts. The relocation reflects the Bank’s continued focus on delivering specialised financial solutions, strengthening relationships with corporate clients,…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:48 am

Jetwing Hotels Awarded 24 Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2026 by Tripadvisor®

Jetwing Hotels receives highest number of honours in Sri Lanka at 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Jetwing Hotels announced that 24 of their hotels have been recognized by TripAdvisor as 2026 Travellers’ Choice award winners, garnering the highest number of honours for a hotel group in Sri Lanka. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:22 am

Agro Green Harvest Cultivation wins Platinum Excellence Award for transforming Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape

Agro Green Harvest Cultivation (Pvt) Ltd has been honoured with the prestigious Platinum Excellence in Agricultural Impact & Rural Development Award at the Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding contribution towards sustainable agriculture, rural empowerment, food security, and agricultural innovation in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at a distinguished ceremony held on…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:16 am

Three Sinha Industries honoured as Sustainability Business Leader of the Year

Three Sinha Industries (Pvt) Ltd has been recognised as the Sustainability Business Leader of the Year at the prestigious Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026, organised in conjunction with the 14th World Construction Symposium, reaffirming the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainable innovation and responsible manufacturing within Sri Lanka’s construction industry. The recognition was presented on 11…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:15 am

Pussalla Agri Ventures wins Sustainable Agriculture Infrastructure Award

Pussalla Agri Ventures (Pvt) Ltd has been honoured with the Sustainable Agriculture Infrastructure Award at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026, recognising the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and responsible organic cinnamon production. The awards ceremony, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in integrating sustainability…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:15 am

Lasith Malinga joins Odiliya Homes & Residencies as Brand Ambassador

Odiliya Homes & Residencies, one of Sri Lanka’s leading luxury real estate developers, has appointed legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga as its official Brand Ambassador, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to strengthen its brand presence locally and internationally while promoting Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for real estate investment and…

(0)Comments | July 28, 2026 8:04 am

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