Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the launch of Arcana, Sri Lanka’s first enterprise-ready Sinhala text-to-speech (TTS) model developed in collaboration with Rime Labs Inc. Built specifically for the Sri Lankan market, the model is now live and ready for deployment as the most reliable and accurate Sinhala TTS model for local…
By: Centre for Equality and Justice More than 50% of households in Sri Lanka were in debt in 2023. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, nearly a quarter of those households took loans just to survive and meet daily food requirements. Due to the cyclical and often predatory nature of small and personal…
Zellers crowned Sri Lanka’s very first AI Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya recently, by creating a unique event blended tradition and technology to redefine Avurudu celebrations. Zellers invited Sri Lankans to generate their own AI Avurudu Kumara or Kumariya by selecting their favourite Zellers centre-filled chocolates, drawing creative inspiration from the brand’s rich and indulgent range….
All-New GRAVITE Launches at SLR 6.99 Million Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd (AMW), the exclusive authorized distributor for Nissan in Sri Lanka, has officially unveiled the All-New Nissan GRAVITE. This bold, game-changing 7-seater MPV enters the market at an attractive introductory price starting from LKR 6.99 million, marking a decisive milestone in Nissan’s product offensive and…
INSEE Lanka, Sri Lanka’s only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader, takes center stage as the Corporate Sponsor of the Build Sri Lanka Housing & Construction Exhibition 2026, organised by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI). The partnership showcases INSEE’s commitment to advancing the country’s construction sector through quality, sustainability, and…
In a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka and the global autism advocacy community, Merak 2026 has officially secured the Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Sensory Board, marking a historic milestone in the intersection of art, inclusion, sustainability, and public awareness. Spearheaded by The Tree House International, Merak 2026 brought together an extraordinary coalition…
Ideal Motors, the automotive company that has revolutionised Sri Lanka’s automotive industry and won the hearts of its customers through social responsibility, will conduct the unique ‘Ideal Challenge 10’ program on 22 May 2026, at the Habarana Maha Vidyalaya. The Ideal Challenge program, which began over a decade ago in 2015, is held exclusively for…
Recognition Reflects the Bank’s Continued Focus on Talent Development and Culture Excellence DFCC Bank PLC has been ranked 3rd among Sri Lanka’s top employers for CIMA members in 2026, a recognition awarded by AICPA & CIMA. The recognition reflects the Bank’s sustained focus on building a future-ready workforce through structured learning, professional development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement. Based on the…
Designed to offer greater flexibility and improved earning opportunities for driver partners Uber, Sri Lanka’s most loved ridesharing platform, today announced the launch of Hybrid Subscriptions for Moto and Tuk drivers in the country. This includes a new ‘earn first, pay later’ model that gives drivers greater flexibility by allowing them to start earning on…
Achieves ISO 14064 GHG Verification – Reasonable Level of Assurance Bairaha Farms PLC has achieved a landmark milestone in corporate sustainability, becoming one of Sri Lanka’s leading poultry-businesses to receive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification at the organizational level with a “reasonable level of assurance”. The ISO 14064 framework provides two levels of verification assurance with…
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