‘Daraz Drone Show’ illuminates Colombo sky

‘Daraz Drone Show’, the first-ever drone light show in Sri Lanka, illuminated the Colombo night sky with over 150 drones on January 22 and 23 at Galle Face Green.

Colombo’s newest Japanese restaurant ‘Ichi Zen’ opens

Ichi Zen, Colombo’s newest Japanese restaurant opened its door this week, bringing the best of the cuisine to the city.

Stoned Jewelry marks 3- year milestone

Stoned Jewelry, established in 2019 by Nabeela Yaseen, celebrated its third year anniversary along with the launch of its new website this week.

Dialog Enterprise Powers the National Industry Exhibition and Awards Ceremony 2022 Dialog Finance and genie Comes Onboard as the Official Payment and FinTech Partners

As part of its continued efforts of reviving Sri Lankan industries and SMEs in the new normal, Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC

Prime Group launches Signature Lands portfolio with Elinor Battaramulla

Prime Group, the undisputed leader in real estate, has launched the latest in its best of range lands development offerings with Elinor in Koswatte, Battaramulla.

CTBUH Sri Lanka 2021 tackles future cities, carbon, climate and societal crises

The CTBUH Sri Lanka conference on ‘Future Cities: Addressing Carbon, Climate and societal Crises’ was held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

CBH Lands opens up new avenues for real estate investment in Kurunegala

A new real estate investment hub outside the commercial capital is advancing in Sri Lanka.

Indonesian envoy pledges cooperation to strengthen Lankan palm oil smallholders 

A special meeting was held between the Palm Oil Association of Sri Lanka (POIASL) and Dewi Gustina Tobing, Indonesia’s recently-appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka recently.

New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first poultry producer to embrace biodegradable packaging

Taking a pledge to combat the detrimental environment pollution caused by plastic waste, New Anthoney’s Farms (Private) Ltd, with an undisputed reputation in the nation’s poultry sector shifted to 100 percent compostable packaging, making it the first and only poultry producer in Sri Lanka to embrace biodegradable measures in their food packaging process.

DPL distributes 30,000 rubber saplings to boost farmers’ yield

Dipped Products PLC has distributed 30,000 rubber saplings in its sustained drive to support the future yield and income of its Monaragala farmer network.

Overview of Sri Lanka’s tea industry in 2021

The Sri Lankan tea industry for the period January-December 2021 shows an increase in production and exports whilst recording a decline in national average when compared to the same period in 2020.

Seventeen multipurpose centres for collection and sale of green tea to be established

Plantation Minister Ramesh Pathirana says that 17 multipurpose centres for collecting and selling green tea and other agricultural products are planned to be set up in six districts.

Sri Lanka’s first healthcare logistics firm ‘Logipharma’ begins operations

Logipharma the first Sri Lankan healthcare specialist started operations recently at their new office in Colombo 03.

Hambantota Port to begin MGO fuel bunkering operations

Oil tanker ‘Sunny Bay’ carrying 15,000 metric tons of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), called at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) on January 23rd.

Interglobe Freight Solutions marks three years of successful operations

Interglobe Freight Solutions (PVT) Ltd recently completed 3rd successful year in operation in Sri Lanka.

Spectra Logistics receives three ISO certifications for management system

Spectra Logistics, an end-to-end logistic solutions provider equipped with more than 4 years of experience and a joint investment between McLarens Group and GAC Sri Lanka added another feather to its cap recently,obtaining three ISO certifications for its Integrated Management System within a short time period of six months.

Dialog Powers SLC National Super League Limited Over Tournament

Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC has come forth as the title sponsor for ‘Dialog - SLC National Super League’ Limited over Tournament which will be played on a standard 50 over format from

Advice Lab records back-to-back 100% YoY growth

Advice Lab, a financial planning specialised BPO provider based in the heart of Colombo, closed out 2021 on top for the second consecutive year running.

CICRA wins big at NBQSA National ICT Awards

CICRA Solutions’ historic visionary Colombo-Tea e-Auction platform won the agriculture sector award under the industrial category, at the 2021 National ICT Awards (NBQSA) ceremony.

Dialog Enterprise with TekSek brings world-class cybersecurity solutions to Lankan firms

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, recently announced its partnership with acclaimed cybersecurity solutions provider Cyber Security Works (CSW) & TekSek Cyber Security to bring the latest in world-class IT and OT security services to enterprises in Sri Lanka.

Sysco LABS engages as Exclusive Strategic Partner for SLASSCOM People Summit 2022

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the captive innovation centre for Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice, has announced its engagement as the Exclusive Strategic Partner for the prestigious People Summit driven by the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), scheduled to be held from January 25 to 27, 2022.

Sanasa Life Insurance makes donation to Sri Gnanodaya Pirivena

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC recently organized a CSR programme to donate bedding, pillows, mattresses and sheets to the monks residing at the Sri Gnanodaya Pirivena, Thalawa, Anuradhapura.

RYTHM Foundation partners with Sarvodaya to uplift women entrepreneurs

Over 400 young women from vulnerable communities in Jaffna and Kilinochchi are being empowered with entrepreneurial skills under a unique initiative undertaken by Sarvodaya and RYTHM Foundation.

SLT-Mobitel continues to assist hospitals to fight pandemic

National ICT solutions provider, SLT-Mobitel donated three multi para monitors to the Balapitiya Base Hospital recently, in its continued efforts to help the healthcare sector better combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIA Insurance raises awareness on cancer and Alzheimer’s with 100,000 steps challenge

In an effort to create a healthy nation, AIA Insurance has organised a 100,000 steps challenge to encourage the public to start their fitness journey for the year 2022.

Allianz Lanka takes sustainable step forward launching ‘Thuru Mithuru’

Allianz Lanka recently joined the efforts of the Allianz Group to reduce their carbon footprint by rolling out several initiatives to make a positive impact to the environment.

Nestlé Milo welcomes St. Jones Girls School students to new school year

Nestlé Milo welcomed students of St. Jones Girls School, Panadura as they stepped into the new school year. The activities focused on instilling good hygiene and safety habits in children and encouraging them to stay active both at school and at home. Nestlé Milo will conduct similar sessions at more schools in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Public Health Inspectors, to help children transition back to studying in school.

Alliance Finance crowned at ADFIAP Awards 2021 for sustainability drive

Alliance Finance Co. PLC (AFC) has clinched two awards in recognition of its commitment towards socially and environmentally sustainable practices, at the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) 2021 Awards ceremony.

LSEG Foundation and Leonard Cheshire join hands to empower disabled Northern women

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Foundation announced a Rs. 13.6 million (GBP 50,000) initiative to help support, up skill and provide meaningful employment to disabled women in Northern Sri Lanka.

SLICCA Annual Exhibition to kick off on Jan. 29

The Sri Lanka Institute of Confectionery & Culinary Arts (SLICCA), previously known as Finest Bakes Institute, will be hosting the annual exhibition on January 29 and 30, at Hotel Galadari.