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Dialog Introduces Dialog Play, Marking a New Era of Entertainment in Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the launch of Dialog Play, the new brand identity that brings together Dialog Television and Dialog ViU under a single, unified entertainment platform. Anchored by the brand promise “Entertainment, Unlocked,” Dialog Play represents a significant evolution in how Dialog delivers entertainment — offering customers greater choice,…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 11:05 am

A Historic First: Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Leaders Bring Investor Forum to Saudi Arabia

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in association with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, successfully convened an investor forum on Saturday 24th January 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. Alongside the forum, the SEC and…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 10:47 am

Former Auditor General W.P.C. Wickramaratne Joins CT Land Development PLC Board

CT Land Development PLC has announced the appointment of former Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Mr. Widana Pathiranage Chulantha Wickramaratne, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 3 February 2026. The appointment was made following a recommendation by the company’s Nominations and Governance Committee and approved by the Board of Directors via a circular resolution…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 10:09 am

Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya Featured in Agoda’s List of Top Asian Hill Stations

Elevate Your Escape: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Must-Visit Hill Stations Digital travel platform Agoda invites travelers to discover Asia’s enchanting hill stations, where serene landscapes and cool climates offer a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. From the colonial charm of Shimla to the lush tea gardens of Cameron Highlands, these destinations promise rejuvenation and…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 9:57 am

Hemas Posts Resilient Nine-Month Results Led by Healthcare Sector

Hemas Holdings PLC reported resilient financial performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, supported by strong growth in its Healthcare and Mobility sectors, despite temporary disruptions from Cyclone Ditwah and selective macroeconomic pressures. The Group recorded a 7.5% increase in cumulative earnings to Rs. 5.9 billion on revenue growth of 9.4% to Rs….

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 9:57 am

Nationwide Rollout of the ‘GovPay’ Digital Traffic Fine Payment System Successfully Completed

Elevating Sri Lanka’s digital governance framework to a new level, the nationwide implementation of the ‘GovPay’ digital traffic fine payment system was successfully completed on 3rd February 2026. Launched initially as a pilot project in April 2025 across 11 police stations, the initiative has now been systematically expanded to cover all nine provinces of the…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 9:10 am

CIC Holdings’ 9MFY26 revenue reaches Rs.70 Bn despite cyclone-related agricultural disruption

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC) recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion for the nine months ended 31 December 2025 (9MFY26), reflecting an increase of 8.69% YoY compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The Group’s gross profit increased by 10.11% to Rs. 18.42 billion, with the gross profit…

(0)Comments | February 5, 2026 6:16 am

Sri Lanka Prepares for Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering

As a government, we are first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President A special discussion on Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation concerning international standards on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was held Tuesday (03) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President…

(0)Comments | February 4, 2026 9:24 am

Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

Reuters – Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant traditional software. Oil prices climbed after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel in a key waterway, while precious metals found a firmer…

(0)Comments | February 4, 2026 9:11 am

Sri Lanka Delegation meets with Saudi Public Investment Fund Officials to explore Investment Opportunities

A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, held a productive discussion with senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) at the PIF Headquarters in Riyadh on 25 January 2026. During the meeting, Minister Abeyasinghe made a detailed presentation highlighting Sri Lanka’s competitive advantages and…

(0)Comments | February 3, 2026 3:27 pm

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