Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appoints Sarmad Abbasi to the helm

Colombo, 29 April 2026 – Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) today announced the appointment of Sarmad Abbasi as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st May 2026. Mr. Sarmad Abbasi takes on the role from Ms. Fariyha Subhani who served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April […]

ITC Ratnadipa, the Jewel of the Colombo Skyline, Turns Two

ITC Ratnadipa marked two years of refined hospitality and enduring presence on 25 April, bringing together its custodians and guests in a shared moment of appreciation at the Sagara Lobby. The occasion was not merely a passage of time, but a tribute to the people who bring the hotel to life each day, those whose […]

Softlogic Life partners with Dialog’s Doc990 to Elevate Healthcare Access

At the forefront of insurance digital transformation in Sri Lanka, Softlogic Life has partnered with Dialog’s Doc990 to introduce a fully cashless OPD claims facility for its corporate health and life insurance clients, shifting outpatient care from a reimbursement-driven process to a real-time, digitally enabled cashless experience. Through this integration, employees covered under Softlogic Life […]

Janashakthi Life celebrates excellence at Annual Sales Awards 2026

Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently concluded its Annual Sales Awards 2026 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, recognising the outstanding achievements and dedication of its top-performing team members across the island. The event brought together the organisation’s high performers for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, commitment, and the collective efforts […]

Prime Constructions achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification, reassuring commitment to quality and trust

Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader Prime Group, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a milestone showcasing the company’s steadfast commitment to quality, trust, and internationally recognised standards. ISO 9001:2015 confirms Prime Constructions operate with consistent processes throughout every phase of development, from planning to final delivery, reducing defects, […]

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector identifies clear pathways for growth amid Q1 challenges

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell 8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, but the data is revealing specific opportunities where targeted policy action could turn things around. January’s 3% decline deepened to 11% in both February and March. While global demand has softened, the late February escalation of Middle East tensions […]