HNB Reinforces Commitment as Platinum Sponsor & Official Banking Partner at 1st ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka is announced as the Platinum sponsor and Official Banking partner for the 1st ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025. The Conference, organized by the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), will take place in Colombo on 1 and 2 December 2025. “The National Banking…
Duty-Free Mechanism Introduced for Overseas Disaster Relief Donations
Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, as well as Sri Lankans living abroad, regarding donating essential goods to the people affected. Accordingly, the Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a more convenient procedure to expedite the clearance and distribution of all material…
EKHO Ella named among the worldโs top 1 percent of hotels with TripAdvisorโs prestigious โBest of the Bestโ 2025 Award
EKHO Ella, the boutique hotel set in Sri Lankaโs scenic hill country, has been recognised with the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellersโ Choice Best of the Best Award, placing it among the top 1 percent of hotels worldwide. The honour is based entirely on guest reviews and ratings and acknowledges the hotelโs warm hospitality, distinctive railway inspired…
Lungi puts Sri Lankan flavours on the global map with back-to-back Michelin honours
New York City โ Sri Lankaโs culinary identity has reached a proud global milestone as Lungi, the South IndianโSri Lankan restaurant on Manhattanโs Upper East Side, secures the 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand Award, following its first win in 2024. This recognition makes Lungi the first Sri Lankan restaurant in New York to earn back-to-back Bib…
Sampath Bank Advances Public Transport Innovation with Digital Card Acceptance on Key Western Province Routes
Sampath Bank PLC advanced Sri Lankaโs journey towards transport digitalisation with the launch of its pilot digital bus fare payment project in collaboration with the Road Passenger Transport Authority โ Western Province. The event took place in Thalangama recently and was attended by Mr. Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager โ Life Lead Operations of…
KT Clean Star unveils advanced Nano Coating Solutions in Sri Lanka
KT Clean Star, a member of the KT Group, has launched two advanced Japanese nanotechnology products in Sri Lanka: Nano Shine and Nano Maintenance. Developed by Japanโs System Brain Corporation and established in over 40 countries, these solutions set new benchmarks for surface protection. Nano Shine provides vehicles with a long-lasting, high-gloss, and scratch-resistant shield that repels water and simplifies…
Ballyโs Colombo marks 30 years, solidifies reputation as a โvibrant leisure hubโ
Ballyโs Colombo, Sri Lankaโs leading entertainment destination, celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 26, commemorating three decades of shaping the nationโs tourism and nightlife. The landmark event was graced by Bollywood icon Bipasha Basu, highlighting the venueโs international appeal. Since its establishment in 1995, Ballyโs has been instrumental in positioning Colombo on the global entertainment…
Nestlรฉ Lanka wins seven Sustainability Awards
Nestlรฉ Lanka won seven awards at the prestigious 2025 Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The company was recognized in multiple categories, including Social Sustainability, Environment Beyond Business, and Customer Relations. โWe are humbled by this recognition,โ said Bernie Stefan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlรฉ Lanka. โSustainability is…
CMTA launches โBuy Brand-newโ campaign to protect Sri Lankan car buyers
Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the voice of the automotive industry body affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has initiated a national awareness campaign on the increasing risks of acquiring vehicles through various importers and the benefits of purchasing them through CMTA – authorised agents. With many indirect imports continually rising into the Sri…
PickMe Activates Islandwide Digital Relief Network as Sri Lanka Battles Worst Floods in Years
As Sri Lanka confronted one of its most devastating flood disasters in recent memory, local ride-hailing giant PickMe, Sri Lankaโs largest locally built mobility and delivery platform, activated its full digital and logistical network to support nationwide relief efforts. With hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and rescue operations still underway, the company has launched a three-pronged…