Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September). Bringing over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience, Misra’s background spans across significantly large commercial carriers including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. His comprehensive expertise across legacy, full-service,…
The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) held its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra Hotel, bringing together stakeholders, government officials and industry leaders under the theme “Navigating Challenges.” The AGM confirmed the re-appointing of Mr. Huzefa Akbarally as Chairman for 2026/2027. Delivering his address, Chairman Mr. Huzefa Akbarally said: “This has…
Reuters – Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region. Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05%,…
Dilmah, the globally renowned family tea company celebrated for its commitment to uncompromised quality and ethical practices, today announced the unveiling of Dilmah Urban Estate, a complete reimagining of their space located at One Galle Face Mall Front (L1-20, No. I A Galle Rd, Colombo 02). Officially opening to the public on September 7, 2026,…
The Sound of Silence: Range Rover’s First EV Brings Unprecedented Serenity to the Ultra-Luxury SUV Market The new Range Rover Electric translates heritage luxury into the zero-emission era, replacing traditional engine notes with near-silent propulsion, biometric wellness technology, and exclusive bespoke commissioning. Anticipated to be the quietest Range Rover ever built, the flagship EV introduces…
Governor of the Central Bank Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, will grace the 172nd Annual General Meeting of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PAC) as its Chief Guest. The AGM on Saturday, 19th September will bring together Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), industry leaders and key stakeholders, to review the sector’s performance and shape strategies for…
The company reinforces its support in the restoration efforts of St. Peter’s Church, Fort George Steuart & Company’s Annual Founder’s Day Service was held on 14 August 2026 at St. Peter’s Church, Colombo Fort, marking the 191st year of Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment. The Church’s association with George Steuart & Company dates back to…
Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman discussed further strengthening cooperation in civil aviation, with particular focus on the operation and development of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, enhancing direct air connectivity and expanding airline services between the two countries. The meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur at the 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability and impact reporting across Sri Lanka’s export ecosystem and enhance the global competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters. The agreement was signed at the EDB on 7 September 2026 by Mr. Bastian…
FitsAir has announced a temporary suspension of its flight operations between Colombo and Dubai, taking effect on September 6, 2026. The airline stated that the pause in operations is being made in light of the evolving global situation and its impact across the Middle East. FitsAir currently expects to resume flight services by November 2026,…
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