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DIMO has announced the introduction of the latest Mercedes-Benz OH1626L buses to the Sri Lankan market, raising the bar for luxury and efficiency in passenger transport. With this launch, DIMO, the authorized distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the country, is marking a pivotal step in shaping the future of passenger transportation and luxury tourism in Sri […]

Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), joined the people of Jaffna in celebrating the Nallur Festival 2025, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered cultural and religious events. This engagement was not about sponsorship but about honouring heritage and strengthening bonds with diverse communities. The Nallur […]

Hayleys Aventura, the industrial solutions arm of the Hayleys Group, recently announced the launch of ASCENT, a comprehensive roadmap designed to embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the Industry Inputs and Power & Energy sectors of the Group. By integrating ESG across subsidiaries including Hayleys Lifesciences (Pvt) Ltd., Haycolour (Pvt) Ltd., Hayleys Power […]

Marking a significant step in its expansion strategy, DIMO, the only authorized distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, unveiled its latest flagship Tata Passenger Vehicle (PV) showroom at Altair Colombo. The opening of this premium facility comes as part of DIMO’s efforts to expand its Tata showroom network in response to the overwhelming reception […]

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited made a strong impression at the Profood, Propack & Agbiz 2025 Exhibition, held from 22 to 24 August at the BMICH, with a showcase themed “Grow, Innovate, Thrive.” This year’s participation focused on providing visitors with an immersive experience, reflecting the company’s commitment to advancing innovation in agriculture. A key highlight […]

Yuasa, one of Japan’s globally reputed battery brands, and its sole distributor in Sri Lanka, Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Ltd (dsl), recently hosted an event to reaffirm their long-standing partnership and shared commitment to powering the nations automotive industry. The event was attended by many representatives from Yuasa Asia and the leadership of dsl And […]

In today’s fast-evolving digital world, education must go beyond textbooks, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and resilience in children. This is where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education steps in, not only as a means to prepare children for the future workforce but also as a powerful tool for cognitive and psychological development. The STEM Skills […]

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has once again been ranked among the Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in Sri Lanka by Brand Finance. The company was awarded the highest brand rating (AA), in the investment banking category, highlighting the trust and confidence placed in […]

By Dilinie Gunathilaka, Associate Director, Lending Services, Acuity Knowledge Partners When discussing diversity and inclusivity, a topic that is frequently talked about is the involvement of women in traditionally male dominated fields such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and finance. Despite the considerable progress that has been made, achieving gender equality in STEM […]

DIMO Agribusinesses announced the lucky winners of the LOVOL Harvester Pancha Maha Nidhanaya, who won five DIMO Batta lorries at the DIMO Agri Machinery Prestige Awards 2024/25, which was held to recognize their dealers recently. Accordingly, Mr. W. N. R. Fernando from Norochcholai, Mrs. D. M. Heenmanika from Dehiattakandiya, Mr. K. W. S. Shantha from […]