The STEM Day Celebration held on 12 November 2025, at ANKA Technologies, brought together a vibrant community of learners, with 32 students and 11 teachers participating in a morning of innovation, hands-on learning, and creative expression. Organized with the aim of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, theContinue Reading
Rootcode celebrated a remarkable night of recognition at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2025, held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, taking home six awards across several categories. The wins highlight Rootcode’s steady focus on technical excellence and meaningful innovation. The National ICT Awards (NBQSA), organised by theContinue Reading
Mahogany Masterpieces, the premier manufacturer of handcrafted luxury furniture in Sri Lanka, presents “An Ode to Grain,” a curated showcase that honors the natural beauty of mahogany and the art of fine furniture making. The ‘An Ode to Grain’ collection embodies the brand’s belief that timber has its own language,Continue Reading
People’s Insurance PLC has delivered a strong performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reporting solid top-line momentum and sustained financial stability despite a dynamic operating environment. The Company posted an impressive 33% top-line growth in Q3—more than the industry’s overall growth rate of 15%—underscoring its strengthened marketContinue Reading
By R.Perera The World Health Organization’s latest Global Report on Trends in Tobacco Use 2000–2024 and Projections 2025–2030 presents a familiar story: smoking rates worldwide are declining, suggesting that tobacco control policies are having a positive effect. According to the report, the number of tobacco smokers dropped from 1.38 billionContinue Reading
Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (RCT) to develop a purpose-built Container Cargo Inspection Yard within the port premises. The new facility will serve as a centralised inspection point for all local import and export containers handled through Hambantota International Port (HIP), strengtheningContinue Reading
YKK Lanka Pvt Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil, and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy companies, to deploy a 1,792 kW solar PV system at its manufacturing facility. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in YKK Lanka’s commitmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s business landscape is set for a defining moment with the launch of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026. The island’s premier entrepreneurship summit designed to connect Sri Lankan innovation with global opportunity. Organized by TiE Colombo, this landmark event will bring together entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, policy makers and educators, visionaries,Continue Reading
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI), successfully led a high-level Sri Lankan business delegation to the prestigious CII Partnership Summit 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Partnership Summit, organized annually by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is recognized asContinue Reading
The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) and Swinburne University of Technology celebrated another successful year of partnership, marking over a decade of academic excellence and opportunity for Sri Lankan students. The 2025 Graduation Ceremony, held on the 31st of October at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), recognisedContinue Reading