The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public today at the Colombo Public Library. Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and 7 provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Galle. Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it […]
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Introducing Doc Talk – Expert Insights for Wellness, Sri Lanka’s first online platform for health and wellness education
Doc Talk – Experts Insights for Wellness, an all-new YouTube platform dedicated to providing health information that is accurate, practical and easily accessible, was recently launched in a bid to open the doors to a new era in Sri Lanka’s wellness landscape. The launch of the platform also marks the establishment of Doc Talk (Pvt) […]
Lanka India Business Association hosts celebration of Indian Independence Day
The Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) recently hosted a celebration of India’s Independence Day, at Cocobar, Colombo. The event, which was held under the theme ‘Indo-Western Fusion’, brought together an eclectic gathering of distinguished guests. This included diplomats, members of the media, Sri Lankan and Indian business leaders and their families, who enjoy a lively […]
Diva partners with TOYOTA Lanka for ‘Diva Pawule Wasanawa’, creating value to Sri Lankan families
Diva, one of Sri Lanka’s leading laundry care brands, offered by Hemas Consumer Brands, recently entered into a historic partnership with global mobility giant TOYOTA Lanka, to launch the ‘Diva Pawule Wasanawa’ campaign. In celebration of over two decades of trust and innovation by Diva, the campaign reflects a shared vision of enriching Sri Lankan […]
Hayleys Energynet Powers Critical Infrastructure for a Leading FMCG with Sri Lanka’s First 300 kVA Riello UPS
Setting a new benchmark in industrial power resilience, Hayleys Energynet, a subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has successfully deployed Riello’s first 300 kVA UPS system in Sri Lanka. This next-generation power continuity solution ensures uninterrupted operations in high-volume food production, establishing a new industry standard for critical infrastructure reliability. The project scope encompassed the complete […]
Janashakthi Finance PLC delivers LKR 60 Mn Net Profit for Q1 FY 2025/26 under new brand identity
In the wake of its strategic rebranding from Orient Finance PLC, Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of LKR 60 million. Net Operating Income surged to LKR 672 million for the quarter, a […]
Janashakthi Life, the fastest growing insurer outperforms industry again in Q2 with 61% New Business Growth and 70% Profit surge
Janashakthi Life has once again proven its mettle, delivering a stellar performance in Q2 2025 and solidifying its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing life insurers. Building on the strong momentum established in the first quarter as the fastest growing insurance company, the company continues its upward trajectory with exceptional gains in profitability and […]
Luxury Redefined: AVATR, XPeng, IM Motors, and RIDDARA Arrive in Sri Lanka to Challenge European Giants
The Future of Luxury EVs Arrives in Sri Lanka to Rival European Giants Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading electric vehicle company with the largest range of EVs, has officially launched a fleet of globally acclaimed premium smart electric vehicle (EV) brands—AVATR, IM Motors, XPeng, and RIDDARA—marking a bold new chapter in the country’s […]
A Gentle Step Towards the Wild: Shangri-La Reaffirms Its Commitment to Sri Lanka’s Wildlife with the Adoption of Baby Elephant El-la
Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota have reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and meaningful local partnerships through the adoption of a baby elephant—affectionately named El-la (‘El’ for elephant + ‘La’ for Shangri-La)—in collaboration with the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is home to approximately 4,000 wild elephants, a number […]
Home Lands Group Acquires Rs. 4.5Bn Colombo Property – Largest Land Deal in City’s History
Key Highlights: In a landmark real estate transaction that has made history, Home Lands Group, Sri Lanka’s leading and most trusted property developer, has acquired a prime one acre land parcel in Thummulla, Colombo 7, for a staggering Rs. 4.5 billion, marking the highest ever recorded price per perch in Colombo at Rs. 29 million. This deal is not […]