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Prime Group Drives Knowledge‑Building Program for Prime Minister’s Security Division

Prime Group, the country’s leading real estate company, hosted a special program at the Prime Minister’s Office recently. The program aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of all the officers serving in the Prime Minister’s Security Division. The program, conducted by Dr. Krishantha Pathiraja, a respected academic and corporate leader, focused on key areas […]

IMRA Awards 2026 opens applications for women achievers across nine key sectors

The IMRA Foundation Guarantee Ltd. has announced the call for applications for the third IMRA Awards 2026, inviting outstanding Muslim women across Sri Lanka to be recognised on a national stage alongside a growing community of role models celebrated for excellence, leadership and impact. Applications close on 1 July 2026. The Awards ceremony for the […]

Janashakthi Life transforms workplace compassion into life-saving community action

Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), demonstrated its commitment to community welfare and healthcare support through a highly successful blood donation campaign organized recently at Excel World. The initiative, spearheaded by the company’s Sports and Welfare Club, exemplifies corporate citizenship at its finest, transforming […]

Smart Quest marks 20 years of transforming Sri Lanka’s leaders

• Sri Lanka’s only integrated people development firm celebrates two decades of leadership training, professional coaching certification and HR consultancy • Seasoned HR leader Oshana Dias joins as COO 11th May 2026: As the world marks ICF International Coaching Week 2026, Smart Quest Coaching & Consulting (Pvt) Ltd is celebrating a major milestone of its […]

For your Ammi, With Love (and a Little Help from TikTok)

You know that feeling when you’ve had one of those days. Your phone won’t stop buzzing, everything feels exhausting, and by the time you get home you’re just done. And somehow, without even thinking, you go, “Where’s Ammi?” That feeling of comfort, of having someone you can go to without explaining too much, is something […]

How Vietnam turned FTAs into apparel growth, and what Sri Lanka can learn

In the past fifteen years, Vietnam has become a prime example of how trade policy can drive industrial growth, particularly in the apparel sector. This transformation is the result of a strategic focus on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), export-oriented manufacturing, and integration into global value chains. Sri Lanka can draw valuable insights from Vietnam’s experience, […]

Sampath Bank Strengthens Ocean Plastic Reduction Efforts with the Community-led Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dickwella

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and inclusive socio-economic development, Sampath Bank PLC officially handed over a fully operational Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Batheegama, Dickwella, under its ‘A Breath to the Ocean’, ocean plastic reduction initiative. This milestone marks a significant step in transitioning from a corporate-led initiative to a community-owned, sustainable model. Implemented […]