Finfluencing can positively shape capital markets if used responsibly, says SEC Chairman
Finfluencing should not be looked at negatively; investors and potential investors should look at its positives and learn how to overcome the negatives, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Senior Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara stated at a recent online discussion on the stock market and social media. According to Prof. Dissabandara, ‘finfluencers’ are influencers who use…
Union Bank reopens Gampola branch for customers
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 banking operations within a short period. …
The Technocity Take a Strong Rs. 50 million Solidarity Effort to Rebuild Hope
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 assist impacted families, children, and schools…
WindForce PLC Commissions Rooftop Solar Project at Joy Island, Maldives
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) contract awarded earlier this year.…
GovPay Concludes 2025 with Rs. 2 Billion in Digital Transactions
GovPay, Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform, concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. Notably, GovPay doubled its collections from Rs. 1 billion to Rs. 2 billion in just 45 days, reflecting rapid adoption, growing public trust, and…
Evolution Auto அறிமுகம் செய்யும் Riddara RD6 Active: இலங்கையின் புதிய தலைமுறைக்கான கட்டுப்படியான விலையிலான மின்சார டபள்-கெப்
இலங்கையின் முன்னணி மின்சார வாகன வழங்குநரான Evolution Auto நிறுவனம், நாட்டில் புத்தம் புதிய மின்சார டபள்-கெப் பிக்கப் (double-cab pickup) வாகனமான Riddara RD6 Active இனை உத்தியோகபூர்வமாக அறிமுகப்படுத்தியுள்ளது. புகழ்பெற்ற BMICH மோட்டார் வாகன கண்காட்சியில் இது வெளியிடப்பட்டது. பிக்கப் வாகனத்தின் பயன்பாட்டுத் திறனையும், SUV போன்ற வசதியையும் இணைக்கும் வகையில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள RD6 Active வாகனமானது, இலங்கை மக்களின் வாழ்க்கை முறைக்கு ஏற்ற வகையில் மின்சார டபள்-கெப் வாகனங்களை கட்டுப்படியான விலையிலும் எளிதில்…
European Union Provides over Euro 2.35 million Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka
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 the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah,…
Jaffna trade fair to host 400 exhibitors in Jan. 2026
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lanka’s 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 of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam,…
Asoka Hettigoda elected THASL President
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 Association’s Annual General Meeting for 2025, held at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams. This election positions a seasoned industry veteran at the helm of the country’s premier hotel association,…
ComBank partners with Overseas Realty to offer home loans for Mireka Seascape buyers
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 company’s latest development. Through this partnership, Commercial Bank will offer loans covering up to 100 percent of the purchase price of properties developed by…