Sri Lanka’s first plastic alternatives centre boosts artisan livelihoods in Sigiriya
Sri Lanka’s first Plastic Alternatives and Craft Experience Centre, established by the ZeroPlastic Movement near Sigiriya, has completed its first tourism season, demonstrating how sustainable tourism can create new income opportunities for traditional artisans while promoting environmental conservation. Located at Rotawewa on the Sigiriya Road, the centre offers visitors a hands-on experience rather than a…
iPay participate at LankaQR Awareness Programme in Trincomalee
Reinforcing its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy, iPay participated in the LankaQR Awareness Programme conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on June 5-6, in Trincomalee, supporting efforts to accelerate digital payment adoption among businesses operating within the country’s growing eastern tourism belt. The programme focused on strengthening awareness and acceptance of…
New Anthoney’s Feeds wins four Golds and a Silver at NCQP 2026
New Anthoney’s Feeds won four Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, claiming recognition across all five improvement projects it entered. The event was held and winners announced on June 17, at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo. Marking a significant step up from the company’s double-Gold…
தனது முதலாவது ஈரல் மாற்று அறுவை சிகிச்சையை வெற்றிகரமாக மேற்கொண்டு, மேம்பட்ட சுகாதாரத் துறையில் ஒரு புதிய மைல்கல்லை எட்டிய Asiri Central Hospital
Asiri Central Hospital தனது முதலாவது ஈரல் மாற்று அறுவைசிகிச்சையை (Liver Transplant) வெற்றிகரமாக மேற்கொண்டுள்ளது. இது இலங்கையின் விசேடத்துவம் வாய்ந்த சுகாதாரத்துறையின் மேம்பாட்டில் ஒரு முக்கிய மைல்கல்லாக அமைவதுடன், ஈரல் நோயால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டு இறுதிக்கட்டத்தில் உள்ள நோயாளிகளுக்கு ஒரு புதிய நம்பிக்கையை ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ளது. உடலுறுப்பு மாற்று அறுவைசிகிச்சை நிபுணர்கள், ஈரல் நோய் நிபுணர்கள் (hepatologists), மயக்க மருந்து நிபுணர்கள் (anesthetists), தீவிர சிகிச்சை நிபுணர்கள் (intensivists), விசேட பயிற்சி பெற்ற தாதியர் குழுக்கள் மற்றும் அதனுடன்…
Vallibel Finance powers to record-breaking growth
Total asset base expands to Rs. 180.2 Bn* PBT increases by 37.5% to Rs. 7.6 Bn* Portfolio recorded strong growth by 70% Vallibel Finance PLC continued its strong growth momentum during FY 2025/26, delivering exceptional financial performance and further strengthening its position among Sri Lanka’s top four financial institutions. Remarkably, this achievement has been realized…
People’s Bank marks 65 years of banking excellence and national service
People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading banking and financial institutions, celebrated its 65th anniversary on July 1, marking six and a half decades of dedicated service to the nation. Since its establishment in 1961, the Bank has played a pioneering role in expanding access to formal banking services, promoting financial inclusion and supporting the…
Amana Bank acquires ownership of Corporate Office premises
Amana Bank PLC has acquired ownership of its Corporate Office premises located at Galle Road, Colombo 3 from Lee Hedges PLC. The property transfer took place recently in the presence of Amana Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally, members of the Board of Directors and the Management Committee, as well as the Directors of Lee Hedges PLC.…
Fashion Bug donates angiogram cover to Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila
Fashion Bug recently donated theatre angiogram covers to the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila. The programme was held on March 30, at the hospital premises as part of the brand’s ongoing CSR initiatives. The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is a vital unit within the hospital that facilitates a wide range of diagnostic…
People’s Leasing & Finance expands to Bibile
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a leading non-bank financial institution and a subsidiary of People’s Bank, has further expanded its branch network with the inauguration of its new branch in Bibile. The new branch is centrally located at Badulla Road, Bilile. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of a distinguished gathering, including…
LB Finance secures USD 35 Mn in long-term funding from Norfund and Swedfund
LB Finance PLC has secured long-term funding of USD 20 million and USD 15 million from Norfund and Swedfund, respectively. This marks the first time LB Finance is entering into a partnership with these reputable European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). As the second-largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) in Sri Lanka, LB Finance commands total assets…