People’s Bank relocates Vaharai Service Centre
People’s Bank relocated its Vaharai Service Centre, further strengthening its commitment to providing convenient, accessible, and modern banking services to the people of Vaharai. The newly relocated Service Centre, operating under the People’s Bank Valaichenai Branch, offers improved facilities together with a wide range of banking services, including digital banking solutions, Business Loans, SME Loans…
Tourism Malaysia Chennai showcases Wonders of Malaysia in Colombo
Tourism Malaysia Chennai (South India and Sri Lanka), in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia in Colombo, organised the ‘Wonders of Malaysia Showcase 2026’, at Hotel Kingsbury, Colombo. The event, held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026), brought together more than 60 leading travel agents, airline representatives and media partners from Sri Lanka…
CSE launches ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ Investor Forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has launched ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ (Samata Kotasak, Samata Ekakayak) initiative at investor forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa last week as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to broaden investor participation. The forums attracted over…
ஆசிய மற்றும் மத்திய கிழக்கு சந்தைகளுக்கான பிராந்திய விரிவாக்கத் திட்டங்களுடன் D P Logistics நிறுவனம் ‘David Pieris Logistics’ என பெயர் மாற்றம்
டேவிட் பீரிஸ் குழுமத்தின் பொருட்கள் கையாளல் (Logistics) துறையின் தொடர்ச்சியான வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் ஒருங்கிணைப்பில் ஒரு முக்கிய மைல்கல்லாக, ‘D P Logistics (Private) Limited’ நிறுவனம் தனது பெயரை உத்தியோகபூர்வமாக ‘David Pieris Logistics (Private) Limited’ (DPL) என மாற்றியுள்ளதை மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் அறிவிப்பதாக அக்குழுமம் தெரிவித்துள்ளது. இந்த பெயர் மாற்றமானது, டேவிட் பீரிஸ் குழுமத்தின் வர்த்தகநாமத்தின் கீழ் நிறுவனத்தின் பலப்படுத்தப்பட்ட அடையாளத்தையும், உள்நாட்டிலும் வெளிநாடுகளிலும் ஒரு முன்னணி முழுமையான லொஜிஸ்டிக்ஸ் மற்றும் விநியோகச் சங்கிலித்…
Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 9 bn in 1H-2026
by strong growth in both merchandise and services exports, according to the latest figures released by the Export Development Board (EDB). Combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 9.01 billion during January-June 2026, recording an 8% year-on-year increase compared with the corresponding period last year. Merchandise exports grew by 8.95% to US$ 7.07…
NDB posts a PAT of LKR 3.0 billion in Q2-2026 driven by core banking operations
National Development Bank PLC (NDB/ the Bank) announced its financial results for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026/ period under review), as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on July 22, 2026. Despite the challenges arising from the fraud uncovered in April 2026, the Bank delivered healthy results, driven by strong core banking…
Toastmasters District 82, Division I Launches the Year with Club Officer Training Programme
Toastmasters District 82, Division I commenced its programme calendar for the year with the Club Officer Training Programme (COTP) and COOL. (Club Officer Outbound Learning), held on 18 July 2026 at MAS Athena, Thulhiriya Designed to equip club officers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to lead effectively, the programme brought together Toastmasters from…
BIMSTEC must build seamless regional tourism network – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe yesterday (21) called on BIMSTEC member states to strengthen regional tourism cooperation through improved connectivity, integrated tourism products and sustainable development, saying no country could fully realise its tourism potential in isolation. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 4th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Network of…
Amãna Bank Q3 PAT soars by 98%, 9 Month PBT reaches LKR 2.7 Bn
Amãna Bank continued its strong profitability momentum by nearly doubling its profits in Q3 to reach a YTD PBT of LKR 2.7 billion (39% YoY) and PAT of LKR 1.6 billion (44% YoY), setting a new record by achieving the Bank’s 2024 full-year PBT in 9 months. During Q3,PBTsoaredby 91% YoY to LKR 1.2 billion…
Seylan Bank opens 293rd Pahasara Library at Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya
Reaffirming its commitment to empowering future generations through education, Seylan Bank recently opened its 293rd Pahasara Library at Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya, Ranpokunugama, marking another significant milestone in the Bank’s journey towards establishing 300 Pahasara Libraries across Sri Lanka. The library was opened in the presence of Ajith Wijesundara Deputy Zonal Director Western Province; Chamila Withana Area Manager West Region…