Lakmal Jayarathne Appointed to the Board of M Power Capital Securities Limited
M Power Capital Securities Limited (MSEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer Lakmal Jayarathne to the Board of Directors effective 01st August 2025. This appointment reflects the firm’s remarkable growth under his leadership and underscores the pivotal role he has played in guiding MSEC to new heights. Since assuming the role…
Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer
Former IQ-EQ leader will accelerate Acuity’s global growth, including Sri Lanka Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and commercial strategy,…
The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum in Colombo between 19-23 August
The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public today at the Colombo Public Library. Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and 7 provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Galle. Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it…
Swadeshi awarded the Excellence in Herbal-Based Personal Care Products at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025.
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the market leader for herbal based personal care products received the award for Excellence in Herbal-Based Personal Care Products at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Elite Series II. The Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Elite Series II was held on August 10th, 2025, at the BMICH in…
Raja Jewellers Shines Bright with 2025 Diamond Day Celebration and Paragon Relaunch
Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, successfully concluded its highly anticipated Diamond Day Celebration 2025, marking a dazzling highlight in its annual promotional calendar. The recent spectacular relaunch of the Paragon Diamond Collection, a reimagined line that enthralled guests with its timeless appeal and exquisite elegance, made this year’s Diamond Day especially…
Lanka India Business Association hosts celebration of Indian Independence Day
The Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) recently hosted a celebration of India’s Independence Day, at Cocobar, Colombo. The event, which was held under the theme ‘Indo-Western Fusion’, brought together an eclectic gathering of distinguished guests. This included diplomats, members of the media, Sri Lankan and Indian business leaders and their families, who enjoy a lively…
Econsulate launches Xavier 4.0 – Sri Lanka’s first in autonomous ground–air robotics
Xavier 4.0 is a mission-ready platform combining the power of the RG 311 #UGV and the Beak B 150 #UAV, designed and developed from the ground up, into one seamless autonomous platform. With all-terrain mobility, autonomous navigation, 3D spatial mapping, rapid aerial deployment, and high-definition imaging working in harmony, it redefines how ground and air…
Hilton Colombo Launches ‘Flavors of Vietnam’ Culinary Festival with Hilton Da Nang
From 21–30 August, Graze Kitchen transforms into a Vietnamese street market celebration with guest chefs, authentic recipes, and cultural performances This August, Hilton Colombo is bringing the vibrant taste of Vietnam to Sri Lanka with Flavors of Vietnam, a 10-day culinary showcase held at Graze Kitchen from 21 to 30 August 2025. Presented in partnership…
Hayleys Energynet Powers Critical Infrastructure for a Leading FMCG with Sri Lanka’s First 300 kVA Riello UPS
Setting a new benchmark in industrial power resilience, Hayleys Energynet, a subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has successfully deployed Riello’s first 300 kVA UPS system in Sri Lanka. This next-generation power continuity solution ensures uninterrupted operations in high-volume food production, establishing a new industry standard for critical infrastructure reliability. The project scope encompassed the complete…
Sparking Change: How Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Resilience and Sustainability
In a time when startups and businesses are navigating constant disruption, TiE Colombo is creating space for powerful conversations that matter. Through its recent Fireside Chat series, TiE Colombo brought together some of Sri Lanka’s most visionary leaders to share how resilience and sustainability are no longer just buzzwords — they are strategic imperatives. One…