Uber today marked ten years of operations in Sri Lanka, a decade in which the platform has reshaped how people commute, and how thousands of Sri Lankans earn a livelihood. Over the past decade, ride-hailing has become one of the most transformative shifts in Sri Lanka’s urban mobility landscape, providing safe, reliable and affordable transport […]
InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd successfully completed its Equity Introduction and subsequent listing on the Empower Board of the CSE recently marking a significant milestone for a local digital-first enterprise. InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd (InsureMe) rang the market opening bell at a market opening ceremony, held at the CSE’s iconic Trading Floor, to commemorate its landmark […]
Doola River Edge, Udawalawa, ushered in the festive season with its annual Christmas Cake-Mixing Ceremony, a cherished tradition symbolizing unity, joy, and togetherness. The vibrant event brought together management, staff, and guests to celebrate the warmth of the season in true hospitality style. The cake-mixing ceremony was graced by Directress Mrs. Indika Senani, Director/Chief Executive […]
Rough Clothing, one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering premium casualwear brands, has officially opened its flagship store at Colombo City Centre (CCC), marking a significant milestone after 27 successful years in the wholesale fashion industry and three years of expansion in the UAE. Located at Level One, Shop 08, the new store brings the whole Rough […]
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, John Keells Foundation (JKF) reaffirmed its long‑standing commitment to combatting gender‑based violence and child abuse through its flagship initiative, Project WAVE (Working Against Violence through Education). Since its launch in November 2014, Project WAVE has reached over 5.8 million individuals, including […]
Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo. From 25 August 2026, Jetstar will become the first Australian airline to operate this route, flying three times a week between Melbourne and Colombo and offering more than 100,000 low-fare seats a year on the new route. Upgraded aircraft This year-round service will be operated by Jetstar’s fleet of 11 widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are progressively being upgraded from […]
The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector. A discussion meeting was held recently at the EDB premises, with the participation of Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Mrs. Tilaka Jayasundara, EDB Chairman and […]
Colombo welcomed a new chapter in its urban landscape as Unity Plaza revealed Sri Lanka’s largest outdoor LED digital screen, drawing a distinguished audience that included the Board of Directors and the Management of On’ally Holdings PLC, over 250 invitees, representatives from its business partner company and members of the media. The unveiling signals the […]
Diva, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted laundry brands, with a legacy of over 20-years, successfully concluded its “Diva Pawule Wasanawa” Mega Consumer Promotion. The grand prize, which was a brand-new TOYOTA WiGO, was awarded to Mr. U. B. Saman Udaya Kumara from Polonnaruwa. The final draw for the promotion was held on the 28th […]
The Government of Sri Lanka had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program (Subprogram 2). This policy-based lending program will support the establishment of independent and financially sustainable electricity utilities. It will also support the […]