The Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited (HAC) has been recognized with a Merit Award at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023 (SLNQA) — the country’s most prestigious recognition for organizational excellence, conducted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). The awards ceremony, held on 11 November 2025, was gracedContinue Reading
Celebrating Sri Lanka’s rising creative talent at Lionel Wendt The highly anticipated Phoenix Arts & Design (PAD) Awards 2025 exhibition officially opened on 17th November 2025 at the iconic Lionel Wendt Art Centre, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s creative community. The opening ceremony brought together finalists, industry professionals, and art enthusiasts forContinue Reading
Thambapanni Leisure Group of Hotels will open its fifth property in Unawatuna at the end of next month. Branded as Thambapanni Villa, the new development will feature 28 luxury villas built on a one-acre site. The upcoming luxury property, Thaproban Villa, is designed to offer an exclusive and tranquil guestContinue Reading
Located in the heart of Colombo, Nufloe is changing how Sri Lankans move, recover, and reconnect with their bodies through Pilates. Established in 2025, Nufloe is the country’s first fully equipped Balanced Body® Pilates studio, setting a new standard in mindful movement, rehabilitation, and boutique fitness. Behind its serene Japandi-inspiredContinue Reading
A senior delegation from Hapag-Lloyd recently visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for further cooperation. The delegation included Mr Christiaan Goeman Borgesius, Senior Director – RME Operations; Mr Jubil Thankachan, Director of Marine Operations – RME Operations; and Mr Lloyd De Villers, DirectorContinue Reading
The global movement toward sustainable mobility continues to accelerate, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) – the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. With a remarkable 42.81% market share for EV batteries worldwide, CATL powers almost half of all electric vehicles worldwide, including modelsContinue Reading
For the third consecutive year, Sri Lankan students’ creativity took center stage at the Zero Chance Art and Essay Awards Ceremony, held at BMICH, Colombo. The event showcased how students used art and writing to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal migration to Australia. Held from 19 May toContinue Reading
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s premier Life Insurer, proudly unveiled its ‘Union Assurance Suwamaga Impact Report’ at an event held at Hilton Residences, highlighting the significant impact of its flagship CSR programme Union Assurance Suwamaga. Launched in 2024, Union Assurance Suwamaga is a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming riseContinue Reading
South Asian apparel-tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings won resounding recognition for its commitment to sustainable and ethical production at the recently concluded National Cleaner Production Awards 2025. The awards were presented in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti. MAS received Gold, Silver, BronzeContinue Reading
Manel Gertrude Rajkumar, Chairperson of D & R Exports (Pvt) Ltd, a leading enterprise in Sri Lanka’s food and beverage manufacturing sector, has been honoured with the “Legendary Woman of the Year” Award (Large-Scale Category) at the prestigious Women Legend Awards 2025. Under Mrs. Rajkumar’s visionary leadership, the company’s remarkableContinue Reading