Union Bank reopened its Gampola branch on December 17, following the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah-related floods that severely affected the businesses and residents in the area. Demonstrating its commitment to customers and community, Union Bank acted swiftly to carry out the restoration work, enabling the branch to resume full bankingContinue Reading
A Tech-Driven Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Ditwah The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd, the leading authorized IT distributor in Sri Lanka for globally reputed brands such as HP, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, BenQ, Raidmax, Kaspersky and more, has stepped forward with a remarkable Rs. 50 million relief initiative. its goal is to assistContinue Reading
David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has been recognised at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, receiving a Merit Certificate for Best Sustainability Project for its pioneering e-Drive Project. This accolade reinforces DPMCβs position as a leader in sustainable and innovativeContinue Reading
WindForce PLC has successfully commissioned a 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island in the Maldives, further strengthening its regional renewable energy footprint. The project, located at Joy Island in Kassanfushi, Kaafu Atoll, was commissioned on December 13, 2025, following an Engineering, Procurement and Commissioning (EPC)Continue Reading
GovPay, Sri Lankaβs Government Digital Payment Platform, concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the countryβs digital transformation journey. Notably, GovPay doubled its collections from Rs. 1 billion to Rs. 2 billion in just 45 days, reflecting rapidContinue Reading
The European Union has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. This includes Euro 500,000 through IFRC and Euro 1.85 million through DG-European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) partners, WFP and UNICEF as humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, in response to theContinue Reading
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lankaβs largest multitrade exhibition, would be held from January 23 to 25, 2026, marking its 16th consecutive year as a key commercial platform for the region, the organisers said. Organised by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services in association with the Chamber ofContinue Reading
Asoka Hettigoda, Chairman of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, was unanimously elected as the President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) at the Associationβs Annual General Meeting for 2025, held at Cinnamon Life β City of Dreams. Asoka Hettigoda This election positions a seasoned industry veteran at theContinue Reading
Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lankaβs number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company was crowned βBest Developer, Sri Lankaβ for the third consecutiveContinue Reading
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units at Mireka Seascape, the companyβs latest development. Through this partnership, Commercial Bank will offer loans covering up to 100 percent of the purchaseContinue Reading