CINEC Celebrates 1,800 Graduates and Announces Open Day 2026
Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 2026 – CINEC Campus Sri Lanka, one of the pioneering non-state institutions in the country, recently hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony at BMICH, recognising over 1,800 graduates from across its academic departments. Delivered through multiple sessions to ensure smooth coordination for students and families, the event reinforced CINEC’s role as a […]
Sunshine Holdings to Acquire 75% Stake in Leading Export-Oriented Company, Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited
January 21stColombo, Sri Lanka – Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), one of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerates, announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on 21st January 2026. The signing of the SPA […]
Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry donates Rs. 50 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) today announced a Rs. 50 million donation to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support national recovery efforts following the recent disaster. The financial contribution was formally presented by the SLCPI Executive Committee to the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, […]
Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has elected Felix A. Fernando as its new Chairman at the Forum’s 22nd Annual General Meeting, marking the start of a new leadership term for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry at a pivotal stage of its development. Felix Fernando succeeds Saifuddin Jaferjee, who concluded his tenure following a year shaped […]
Sampath Bank Marks the 9th Tank Restoration of 2025 Under ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ with Dewagiriya Wewa Project
Sampath Bank recently marked the commencement of restoration work at Dewagiriya Wewa in Melsiripura, attended by Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, further strengthening the Bank’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s rural irrigation heritage through the ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ tank restoration programme. The initiative is expected to benefit farming families in the area, supporting agricultural activities and daily […]
Huawei CBS Recognized as a Leader in Omdia’s “Telecom Billing Market Radar – 2025” Report
According to the latest “Telecom Billing Market Radar – 2025” released by Omdia, a globally authoritative consulting firm, Huawei Convergent Billing System (CBS) has entered the “Leader” quadrant for the first time, driven by its outstanding capabilities in AI-powered intelligent operations, all-scenario convergence, ultra-high carrier-grade reliability, and open ecosystem enablement. The report comprehensively evaluates global […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector signals a new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry reaffirmed its leadership in ethical manufacturing at a high-level forum held in Colombo on 13 January 2026, where local and international experts gathered to examine how social sustainability can strengthen the country’s export competitiveness. Hosted at the Taj Samudra, the event brought together representatives from WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), Intertek […]
Softlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with long-term capital from Norfund and OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I
January 20, 2026: Sri Lanka’s top notch insurer Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has secured a USD 15Mn landmark 5-year Tier 2 loan facility from Norfund and OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I, that will be the initial part and set the next phase of growth for the immensely successful life insurer that has established itself […]
From Exam Tips to Career Choices: What Young People Search on TikTok
For young people today, the questions about life choices arrive earlier and with far less certainty. What should I study? Which path is worth the time, the cost, the effort? Answers that once passed smoothly from one generation to the next now feel incomplete, shaped for a world that no longer exists. Education routes shift, […]
TikTok releases Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report
TikTok has released its Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from July to September 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok has taken to identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, ensuring a positive experience for […]
