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The 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant, constructed on the Ibbankatuwa Tank in Dambulla under the Government’s national programme to generate electricity using sustainable energy, was connected to the National Grid this afternoon (18) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Constructed across an area of 10.5 acres, this solar power plant will…
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David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler automotive arm of the David Pieris Group, has expanded its BAIC showroom network with the opening of its newest showroom in Kandy. Located at No. 262A, Katugastota Road, Kandy, the new showroom brings BAIC’s range of modern vehicles closer to customers in Kandy and the surrounding areas,…
Logical, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded by two Sri Lankan engineers, is working on a different vision for AI – one in which software can understand what a user is doing and offer useful help before being asked. For most people around the world, using AI still means using well-known tools such as ChatGPT,…
Prime Lands has made history in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector by becoming the country’s first real estate developer to receive the prestigious YouTube Silver Play Button after surpassing 100,000 subscribers. The milestone comes as Prime Group celebrates its 30th anniversary, adding a significant digital achievement to three decades of growth and innovation. As part…
patpat.lk, Sri Lanka’s digital marketplace, has been awarded Gold for Best Mobile User Experience – Advertising and Marketing at the BestWeb.LK Awards 2026, organised by LK Domain Registry. The recognition reflects patpat.lk’s continued focus on delivering a simple, intuitive and engaging digital experience for users across Sri Lanka. The platform connects buyers and sellers across…
HNB PLC supported the SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka Cultural Evening as its Main Sponsor. The cultural evening provided children and young participants with a meaningful platform to showcase traditional and contemporary art forms through music, dance and creative performances. The event celebrated the abilities of young participants while creating opportunities for them to develop…
Dongcheng has expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka with the launch of its hand tools range, broadening its product portfolio beyond power tools and targeting the country’s construction, hardware and professional trades sectors. The range was officially unveiled recently in Colombo in conjunction with the Constructor 2026 Exhibition by local distributor Deen Brothers Imports (DBL)…
Many generations ago, an estate child’s first years began in a cloth hammock strung up near the rows of tea bushes, so a mother could keep working within earshot of her infant. Later a corner in a line room was converted to establish Pulle Madu, where infants and toddlers were sheltered to ensure that plucking…
John Keells Properties has unveiled the sales gallery and model apartment for its latest residential development, Vauxhall DSTRCT, offering prospective buyers an opportunity to experience the project firsthand. Located at No. 148, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02, the new space provides a detailed preview of the design, layout, and lifestyle proposition of one of Colombo’s most…
Union Bank partnered with Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. to offer exclusive vehicle leasing and loan solutions tailored for Toyota customers, marking a significant milestone in supporting sustainable transportation. Through this collaboration, prospective Toyota buyers can access flexible financing options via Union Bank Leasing, featuring low monthly rentals, extended repayment periods of up to 7 years,…
Power World Fitness Centres recently brought together over 200 participants from across its 21 branches for Power Run 2026, a 6 KM community run held on 12 September 2026 in Battaramulla. The inaugural run brought the Power World fitness community together for a morning of movement and active participation, taking the brand experience from within…
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The Digital Marketers Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is set to host Digital Summit Asia | Sri Lanka 2026, powered by Visa, a global leader in digital payments, on 1st and 2nd October 2026 at Water’s Edge, Colombo. The Summit will bring together leading voices from across Asia’s digital, marketing, creative, technology and business communities….
Crude oil prices were on course for a weekly decline after a three-week series of gains, as traders’ fears about Saudi Arabia’s ability to continue exporting oil appeared to have been quelled by reports about ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $103.65 per barrel,…
Renewable energy producer WindForce PLC has officially expanded its total generation capacity to approximately 268 MW following the dual commissioning of its first standalone battery energy storage system and a new floating solar power plant. In an official disclosure to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (18), the company announced that both clean energy projects…
The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing economies. Private capital mobilized…
SriLankan Aviation College marked the 47th anniversary of SriLankan Airlines with a special anniversary edition of its aviation talk series, The Skyline Stories, celebrating the enduring legacy of the pioneering aviators who helped shape the National Carrier and the next generation carrying that legacy forward. The sixth episode of the series paid tribute to the…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said recent economic indicators clearly demonstrate that the Sri Lankan economy has now entered a path towards stability, and that the government’s objective is to use this stability as a strong foundation to take the country towards a transformative era. The President also emphasised that the government’s objective was to use…
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy Affairs approved the Order relating to the calling for investment proposals for the exploration and development of petroleum resources in Sri Lanka and the formalization of the relevant process. The approval was granted at a meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee held recently (11) at Parliament under the chairmanship…
Summer performance above expectations: Emirates carried over 8.6 million passengers between July and August; arrivals into Dubai on Emirates in the second half of August alone was up 7% on the same period in 2025 Fleet and network: 104 aircraft retrofitted to date; Premium Economy now available on 137 aircraft. 18 aircraft delivered since January,…
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By: Bikram Dasgupta, EY GDS Consulting Technology Sector and AI Innovation Leader The future is being shaped by a generation growing up alongside artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and quantum computing. For Sri Lanka, however, the opportunity is not to replicate the scale of the world’s largest technology hubs. It is to turn the country’s talent,…
A prolonged settlement over the MV X-Press Pearl dispute could prove costly for Sri Lanka’s shipping economy Four years after the MV X-Press Pearl caught fire and sank off Colombo, spilling plastic pellets and chemicals along Sri Lanka’s western coastline, the environmental case has largely been settled in the country’s favour. The economic one has…
By Dr Nirmal De Silva – Associate Professor in Strategy, Policy Contributor & Corporate Advisor I have lost count of how many meetings end in much the same way. The formal business is concluded, the laptops are closed, and then comes the question that often says more than the agenda ever did: where should we…
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