By R.Perera Hot dogs, bacon, a cool alcoholic beverage, and some nice hot sunlight sets the tone for a wholesome weekend morning or a nice Sunday afternoon barbeque. All of the above have been identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (โIARCโ) as group 1 carcinogens (including theContinue Reading
Keells is set to usher a new chapter in customer experience with the relaunch of Keells Nexus with the introduction of its all-new loyalty app on February 13. For 25 years, Keells Nexus has been at the heart of Sri Lankan retail, pioneering coalition loyalty and even introducing mobile-based loyaltyContinue Reading
HNB PLC, marked another milestone in its legacy of industry leadership with the opening of its relocated Bandaragama Customer Centre at Horana Road, Bandaragama. The opening ceremony was graced by HNB Executive Vice President/Head of Network Business Supun Dias, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama DisnaJayasinghe and HNB Regional Business Head South WesternContinue Reading
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka hosted its 67 th Annual General Meeting at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, on 10 th February 2026, gathering distinguished representatives from the business community, government, and diplomatic missions to explore collaborative strategies for economic growth and the development of the MSME sectorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may give the world another refreshing hot beverage, this one brewed from some of the countryโs most iconic spices, that could, in time, match the countryโs best-known export tea. โWild Mist Waterโ unveiled at an appropriately styled โquiet revealโ in Colombo 7 this week, is in its creatorContinue Reading
Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader, the Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its incorporation. The outstanding accomplishment highlights the companyโs rapid ascent asContinue Reading
Kalutaraโs New Born coastal area marked a significant milestone in environmental protection as Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (VBLL) entered into an agreement with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to adopt and maintain the coastal stretch for one year. This initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable coastal conservationContinue Reading
In the wake of surging demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, BYD and its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have opened the countryโs largest purpose-built body shop and accident repair centre dedicated exclusively to BYD and their premium sub-brand DENZA. Located in Seeduwa, the new facilityContinue Reading
Reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, financial resilience, sustainable growth and inclusive leadership, Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF) has announced the appointment of Kokila Perera as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Waruni Perera as Deputy General Manager โ Risk. These appointments mark an important milestone in AAFโs 55-year journey, strengtheningContinue Reading
Appe Lanka Foundation has completed the restoration of the historic Naranthalu village tank in Poonakary, marking a major milestone in its flagship initiative, โLet Them Bloom, Give Them Waterโ. The project restores not only a vital water source, but also hope, dignity and long-term opportunity for a community emerging fromContinue Reading