Sell-X Office Automation and TecCoop inks deal to drive digital transformation in cooperative sector
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cooperative and technology sectors was marked on April 23, at Monarch Imperial, with the signing of a strategic partnership between Sell-X and TecCoop. This collaboration aims to elevate the cooperative movement into a new era of digital transformation, innovation, and customer-centric service delivery. TecCoop, a nationally registered cooperative operating…
LOLC General Insurance recognised at BMPC Awards 2026
LOLC General Insurance PLC, a widely trusted and leading general insurance provider in Sri Lanka, has announced its recognition at the Best Management Practices Company Awards (BMPC) 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). The company was awarded Runner-Up in the General Insurance (Private Sector) category and…
People’s Bank presents 2025 Annual Report to CBSL Governor
People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe. The report was formally handed over by People’s Bank Chairman, Prof. Narada Fernando, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Clive Fonseka, and Deputy General Manager and Acting Head of Finance, Ms Nilmini Premalal. The 2025 Annual…
Browns Beach Hotels ends trading on CSE
Fizel Jabir Browns Beach Hotels PLC (BBH) ended trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday ( 27) with suspension effective from today . The voluntary delisting follows sustained losses since 2019, a negative net asset position, and failure to meet CSE listing rules, including minimum public holding. Minority shareholders are offered a voluntary exit price…
Measures to convert Lanka into Rs. 250 Bn event management hub
Making Sri Lanka an event management hub is on top of the government’s agenda, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti told the launch event of Sri Lanka’s first event calendar held in Colombo on Thursday (23). Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti He said, “Sri Lanka has naturally received many good opportunities…
இலங்கை நிகழ்வு நாட்காட்டியின் உத்தியோகபூர்வ அங்குரார்ப்பணம்
சர்வதேச சுற்றுலா மற்றும் உள்ளூர் ஈடுபாட்டை ஊக்குவிப்பதற்காக விரிவான தேசிய நிகழ்வு நாட்காட்டியை இலங்கை வெளியிடுகிறது அண்மையில் கொழும்பு ஷங்ரி-லா (Shangri-La) ஹோட்டலில் இடம்பெற்ற விசேட நிகழ்வில், இலங்கை நிகழ்வு முகாமைத்துவ சங்கமானது (EMA), உத்தியோகபூர்வ இலங்கை நிகழ்வு நாட்காட்டியை (Sri Lanka Event Calendar) வெளியிட்டது. தொழில் மற்றும் தொழில்முனைவோர் மேம்பாட்டு அமைச்சின் வழிகாட்டலின் கீழ், நிகழ்வு முகாமைத்துவ ஆலோசனைக் குழுவினால் உருவாக்கப்பட்ட இந்த நாட்காட்டியானது, கலாசார விழாக்கள் முதல் சர்வதேச விளையாட்டு நிகழ்வுகள், உயர்மட்ட…
Sri Lanka secures $300 Mn from ADB for tourism revitalization
In a significant boost for its tourism sector, the Sri Lankan government has successfully negotiated a comprehensive funding package worth USD 300 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This initiative aims to revitalize the country’s tourism industry, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years. Of the total funding, USD 100 million has already…
Remittances in 1Q 2026 up by record of 27% to $ 2.29 Bn
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau states that the amount of remittances sent by migrant workers to the country during the first quarter of this year has increased by 26.5% compared to the first quarter of last year. From January to March 2026, the country received remittances of US $ 2.29billion. The amount of remittances…
Sri Lankan Travel Documentary wins ‘Top Honour’ at Global Media Awards 2026 in London
Sri Lanka’s storytelling excellence took centre stage at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom with a packed room of media glitterati. The Sri Lankan travel documentary produced by Mark Julian Edwards won the Television Broadcast of the Year at the ceremony, contested by BBC and Amazon TV. The documentary…
Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC
Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to quality, safety,…