Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise a maximum of Rs. 3.75 billion through its debenture issue. The Board of Directors approved the decision to raise funds through the issuance onContinue Reading
Binance has secured its second major legal victory in the United States under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) in just two weeks. A U.S. federal court in Alabama has dismissed all claims against Binance in a lawsuit alleging violations of the ATA. The decision follows closely on the heels of Binance’sContinue Reading
Hatch, an innovation and entrepreneurship platform, today announced the successful conclusion of the second cohort of its GoviLab AgriTech Accelerator program, run in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement. The program is designed to champion technological innovation and scale-up high-potential solutions within Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, with a specific focusContinue Reading
Euro Motors recently launched the T9 Hunters Rally, the inaugural event of the JAC T9 Owners Club in Sri Lanka, bringing together proud owners of the powerful pickup for a day that celebrated performance, adventure, and community. The rally marked a significant milestone for the rapidly growing network of JACContinue Reading
Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. Delivering the keynote speech at the event, Prof.Continue Reading
Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflecting a growing shift towards cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation. Industry data shows that EVs accounted for around 10 percent of passenger vehicleContinue Reading
Renowned Serbian celebrity divers Janez Kranje and Ivana Orlovic Kranjc stressed that Sri Lanka has a huge potential unlike most other island nations, in promoting marine tourism and celebrity diving since Sri Lanka offers divers a unique opportunity to explore the ocean’s natural beauty and underwater ecosystems. They made theseContinue Reading
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat on March 14. The primary objective of the delegation is to study and gain a deeper understanding ofContinue Reading
Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The initiative highlights Chevron’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. TheContinue Reading
The Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) officially launched the BETSS.COM Sri Lanka Super Series 2026 at the DIMO 800 Auditorium in Colombo on 12 March 2026. The launch brought together sponsors, media partners, competitors, racing fans, and the public to introduce what promises to be anotherContinue Reading