Hayleys Solar, the leading player in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy industry and the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, has completed a groundbreaking project for the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Lanka. The project establishes Sri Lanka’s largest non-government-funded battery energy storage system (BESS), powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The Battery Commissioning…
By Chairman, Planters’ Association of Ceylon – Mr. Senaka Alawattegama Despite challenges like COVID-19 and economic crises, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry remains a key economic pillar. Privatization in 1992 increased operational efficiency and reduced the government’s financial burden. RPCs have diversified crops, invested in environmental conservation, and improved worker welfare. The plantation industry has long…
The 15th edition of the premier international textile sourcing platform in South Asia commenced in Colombo yesterday (August 7) and will run until August 9 at BMICH, Colombo. Over the last 10 years, Intex Sri Lanka has been at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector, playing a pivotal role in facilitating trade,…
A unit of Qatar Investment Authority, SBI Mutual Fund, and foreign investment funds Nomura and Citigroup were the biggest buyers of shares in Adani group’s power transmission unit’s $1 billion QIP, according to a stock exchange filing by the company. USD 1 billion qualified institutional placement (QIP) of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), which closed…
The highest-rated domain and hosting provider in Sri Lanka has once again made headlines with its newest web hosting solution – the “Core Hosting” series. These new hosting packages come with impressive specs rarely seen in shared hosting packages. This includes a whopping 8GB RAM, 500,000 inodes, and Terminal Access. Yes, you read that right;…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2024 at a seminar to brief prospective applicants on the Award process for the year 2024. Held this year for the twenty-first consecutive year, the BCCS Awards, which champion corporate sustainability in an increasingly environmentally vulnerable world, are one of the most…
A 37-member delegation of the Korean Civil Service Buddhist Association, recently arrived in Sri Lanka to promote Sri Lanka’s Hospitality, and Cultural Experience, creating awareness on Sri Lanka Tourism to the High End travelers in Korea. This was mainly a Pilgrim Tour for members of the Association and their families, which took place during 29th…
Sri Lanka Aims to Lead South Asia in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Confidence in Bangladesh’s Recovery Remains High. Legislation for International University on Climate Change to Be Completed Early Next Year- The President. Addressing the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Summit 2024 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel , Colombo today (06), President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined…
Hatch has officially announced the appointment of Dilhan Fernando as their new Chairman, marking a significant milestone for the organization. Dilhan, who is also the Chairman, CEO, and Executive Director of Dilmah Tea, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, which have been instrumental in maintaining Dilmah’s leadership in…
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, alongside the Ministry of Tourism, is organising the Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, which will take place from August 16 – 18 in Colombo. Powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and prolific promoter of sports, this event promises to be the largest national sports…
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