Amana Bank opens first Self Banking Centre in Thambala, Polonnaruwa district
Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa District, marking its presence as the first private bank in Thambala and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community. Responding to the long-standingContinue Reading
Shing Kwan Group donates USD 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund following Cyclone Ditwah
Shing Kwan Group (SKG), the majority shareholder of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC donated USD 100,000 to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, extending its support to the national recovery efforts following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Shing Kwan Group (SKG), a leading property holding and investment company basedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first-ever smart bus ticketing system
Sri Lanka has taken a historic step forward with the launch of its first Smart Bus Ticketing System, enabling passengers to pay fares using contactless cards, digital wallets, and QR payments. This advancement places the country among global leaders in smart mobility. The initiative was made possible through collaboration withContinue Reading
Hambantota International Port Records 175% Cargo Growth in 2025
Hambantota International Port (HIP) closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite what has been widely recognised as one of the most challenging years for the global port industry. HIP handled 8.24 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025, up from 3.0Continue Reading
GovPay now on Union Bank BizDirect Platform
Union Bank continues to simplify business banking with the introduction of GovPay on its payments & cash management platform BizDirect enabling businesses to make government payments fast, secure and conveniently. Through BizDirect GovPay, customers can settle payments to key government institutions including the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs, Employees’Continue Reading
Zoomtech Solutions launches 4G WIFI Series Tiandy CCTV Camera
Zoomtech Solutions Pvt Ltd launched its 4G WIFI Series Tiandy CCTV Camera and the New Tiandy showroom was opening recently at Maliban Street, Colombo. Zoomtech Solutions is famous for its CCTV and security solutions industry and it continues to expand its footprint under the leadership of its Founder and ManagingContinue Reading
Thermal imaging emerges as game-changer in safety and fault detection
Global technology continues to reshape the electrical and safety landscape. Sophisticated inspection instruments now enable the early detection of loose electrical connections before they spark, identify heat loss from buildings, and locate individuals obscured by smoke during emergencies. These capabilities are made possible through thermal imaging cameras, which have becomeContinue Reading
Walkers Tours Partners with IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo to Deliver World-Class Athlete Experiences
Walkers Tours, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company with over 57 years of expertise, is proud to announce its role as the Official Travel Partner for IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo, scheduled to take place on 22 February 2026. This prestigious international endurance triathlon marks the event’s highly anticipated return to SriContinue Reading
FitsAir Certified to Conduct In-House Airbus A320 Pilot Training
New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training. This milestoneContinue Reading
Prime Group Expands Its Footprint to Elevate Customer Experience and Reinforce Its Commitment to Excellence with the Launch of the Kalutara Branch
Prime Group, the real estate giant in Sri Lanka, celebrating 30 years of breakthrough innovation in the industry, highlighting trust, progress, and excellence, is expanding footprint with the opening the Group’s 7th branch in No. 270, Main Street, Kalutara – South. The new Kalutara branch is a strategically located andContinue Reading









