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Green Cabin Marks Festive Season with Colpetty Revamp and Annual Cake Mixing

● The brand’s refreshed look and festive celebration signals a bold new era. Colombo, Sri Lanka- November 2025: Colombo’s beloved Green Cabin marked the beginning of the 2025 Christmas season in true tradition, hosting its annual Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony at the brand’s recently refurbished Colpetty outlet. The event brought together friends of the brand, […]

Mahindra Ideal Finance records 204% growth in PBT to Rs. 477 mn for H1 FY26

Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) has delivered strong growth in income and profits during the six months ended 30th September 2025 (H1 FY26), fueled by a rapid expansion in its multi-brand vehicle financing portfolio. Total Income for the period rose by 47% Year-on-Year (YoY) up to Rs. 1.85 billion, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased […]

Enfection Showcases AI Knowledge Agents at National AI Conference 2025

Enfection, a marketing-technology company focused on AI-led communication and experience solutions, was selected to showcase its latest AI Knowledge Agents at the National AI Exhibition and Conference 2025, held on September 29 and 30 at the Monarch Imperial in Colombo. At the event, Enfection presented its AI Knowledge Agent developed for ACCA, designed to assist […]

Sampath Bank and Ideal Motors Partner to Drive Affordable Vehicle Ownership in Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd., an authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka. The partnership aims to offer customers enhanced vehicle financing solutions and exclusive benefits that make vehicle ownership more affordable and convenient. Through this collaboration, Sampath Bank will extend a range of […]

Beyond congestion: The urgent need to reform Colombo’s port operations

By Yohan Lawrence, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Every delay at the Port of Colombo now comes at a heavy price. For Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, time is not just money it’s trust. The recent reports of ships failing to call at Colombo because of potential delays in the Port of Colombo, are a […]

TikTok partners with SL CERT as Strategic Partner for Online Safety at Sri Lanka’s 16th National Cyber Security Conference 2025

TikTok has partnered with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team | Coordination Centre (SL CERT|CC) as the ‘Strategic Partner – Online Safety’, for the 16th Annual National Cyber Security Conference 2025, to be held on November 12 in Colombo. Recognised as Sri Lanka’s premier national platform on cybersecurity, the annual conference brings together government […]

99x Yantra Labs Breaks New Ground in Embedded Systems and IoT

99x, a global technology services leader, continues to advance the frontier of innovation through its specialised 99x Yantra Labs team, focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, and sensor-based applications. The team’s latest developments include use cases such as sensors that guide optimal solar panel placement, extending CCTV feeds to detect fire hazards, […]

33rd Mercantile Basketball Tournament MAS bags Division-D title

MAS Holdings defeated Hayleys 58-34 in the Division-D women’s finals of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League tournament held at the Royal College (indoor) stadium. At half time MAS led 38-17. Hasini Rajapakshe led the winning outfit as Captain along with Vishmi Dias as Vice Captain. Mihiri Alwis (MAS) won the Ranil Ganewatte Memorial […]