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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a official notice confirming that submitting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will become mandatory effective November 01, 2026, for individuals carrying out specified financial, legal, and property transactions. The directive, enacted under provisions introduced by the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, applies to…
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Janashakthi Life, a leading brand in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), extended its community engagement efforts to Jaffna during the Nallur Festival, connecting with over 7,000 individuals and families across the region through a 10-day initiative focused on creating greater awareness around life protection and financial security, as well…
Ten nights of authentic Bavarian cuisine, flowing brews, traditional games, and live music by the German Oompah Band. Hilton Colombo is bringing back one of the city’s most enduring celebrations, as Oktoberfest returns for its 33rd year from 29 October to 7 November 2026 at the Sports Center Arena. Presented in partnership with Sampath Cards…
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Exploit Path Verification (EPV), a new capability that will be built into Sophos Managed Risk to help security teams better prioritize and manage exploitable vulnerabilities in their environment. The capability will be built with OpenAI’s GPT cyber models through the Daybreak Defense Network, to return verified, evidence-backed verdicts…
Elpitiya Plantations PLC celebrated the achievements and contributions of its people and teams at the Xcellence Executive Awards 2026, held on 25 August 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The awards recognised outstanding performance and contributions across the Company’s operations during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, marking the introduction of the Xcellence Awards as a…
Abanchy Ceylon (Pvt) Limited, the logistics arm of Pink Eagle Holdings, recently marked a significant milestone in its African expansion journey with the incorporation of Abanchy Africa Limited in Kenya. Abanchy’s operation in the area is the latest amplification of the Group’s presence in Africa, strengthening an international network and operations that began with the…
Prime Marina 2; rising within Port City Colombo, is the newest Marina & waterfront development by Prime and Melwa, positioned at the entrance to Port City and facing the marina and surrounding waters. This combination of visibility, accessibility and waterfront connection creates an address that is exceptionally difficult to replicate. This is not simply another…
Mans Lanka (Pvt) Ltd secured major recognition at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for its campaign “Balaporoththuwe Maha Kannaya” developed in partnership with Avant Media. The company received key accolades across multiple categories, including Seasonal Campaigns, Best Exterior Building Material Hardware Brands, and Best Use of Digital in Corporate Branding. Representing Brands such as MEN and Chillington…
Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt) Ltd proudly marked a significant milestone in its journey of education, training, and professional development by successfully conducting its first-ever NVQ Level 4 Graduation Ceremony – 1st Batch on 22nd September 2026 at the RNH Auditorium. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 17 graduates who successfully completed the NVQ Level 4…
Sixty-five years after Coca-Cola first became part of life in Sri Lanka, the brand continues to demonstrate an enduring ability to remain both familiar and relevant, earning recognition at the Calin Popular Awards 2026 and SLIM DIGIS 2.6. Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka was named ‘Most Popular Beverage Brand of the Year’ at the Calin Popular…
Kites Global has been recognized with 8 awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, a moment that reflects the agency’s commitment to bold ideas, creative excellence and strong client partnerships. SLIM DIGIS remains one of Sri Lanka’s most respected platforms for celebrating excellence in digital marketing and communication, and standing among this year’s winners is a moment…
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Offering BA (Hons) Digital Media degree from London Metropolitan University, creating new opportunities for Sri Lankan students MOGO Media Academy has partnered with NEXT Campus to offer the BA (Hons) Digital Media degree awarded by London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, providing Sri Lankan students with access to an internationally recognised degree programme that combines British…
A New Era of Hospitality Excellence Begins as the Resort Transitions to “Fairway Trinco” Trincomalee Beach Resort & Spa (Pvt) Ltd, owned by Mr. Kumar Jeyakumaran, Chairman of Platinum Group of Companies, is pleased to officially announce the signing of a long-term Hotel Management Agreement with Fairway Holdings, under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr….
Vietjet will offer complimentary Wi-Fi for passengers on all Vietjet-branded flights, including Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route Starlink will initially be rolled out across 120 Vietjet aircraft, with deployment planned across the airline’s future fleet During the working visit to the United States by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet, together with its…
Speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) on 23 September 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s economic turnaround, headlined by a sovereign rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings. A centerpiece of the Governor’s address…
Deloitte Sri Lanka hosted CFO Conclave 2026: Leading in the Next Era on 3rd September 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, bringing together Chief Financial Officers, senior finance leaders, Deloitte specialists and industry practitioners to share practical perspectives on fraud risk management, financial reporting developments and artificial intelligence (AI) in finance. Welcoming participants, Thivanka Jayasinghe,…
1,300 kWp across three properties strengthen sustainable hospitality Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 renewable energy solutions provider, has successfully completed solar power installations across three leading hospitality properties, Golden Star Beach Hotel (240 kWp), Tangerine Beach Hotel (780.57 kWp), and DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila (280.25 kWp) supporting the hospitality sector’s transition toward renewable energy…
From national digital strategy to the everyday decisions that help businesses grow, Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026 will bring policy and practical action into one conversation on 6 November 2026 in Colombo. It will take place concurrently with INFOTEL 2026, FITIS’s flagship ICT exhibition, scheduled for 6–8 November 2026. Organised by the Digital Services Chapter…
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress, while investors focused on uncertainty about a potential US ban on diesel exports. Brent crude futures were up $2.43, or 2.36%, to $105.51 a barrel at 0940 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate…
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A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) highlights the significant contribution of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector to the economy and identifies opportunities to drive export growth through high-value agriculture and agro-processing. The study finds that while primary agriculture accounts for 8.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broader agrifood…
The Sri Lankan economy has faced a series of external and internal shocks in recent years that weakened its long-term growth outlook. Despite defying post-crisis growth trajectories, fresh uncertainties from oil price shocks and climate-related risks suggest that the policy context to accelerate growth will be even more challenging. In this context, select policy recommendations…
The Peoples Republic of China was founded by the Chinese Communist Party on 1st October 1949 & will be celebrating its 77th anniversary this year. Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) recognized it when many didn’t as latter has had centuries old relations with the great Chinese civilization. China is the only permanent member of the UN…
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