Samsung Retains Global No. 1 Gaming Monitor Position for Seventh Consecutive Year
In a world where every millisecond can decide victory or defeat, Samsung Electronics continues to set the pace. The global technology leader has officially retained its position as the No. 1 gaming monitor brand worldwide for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its dominance in a market driven by performance, precision, and immersive innovation. According to […]
Prime Group appoints Dr. Saman Mahawatta as Director/Chief Executive Officer of Prime Constructions and CEO of Prime – Melwa Port City
Strengthening leadership capacity for two of Prime Group’s most strategic ventures, Dr. Saman Mahawatta has been appointed as Director/Chief Executive Officer of Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL). In addition, he will be seconded as Chief Executive Officer of Prime – Melwa Port City (Pvt) Ltd. Dr. Mahawatta carries three decades of distinguished expertise in the […]
JAAF says rupee movement reflects global pressures, not economic weakness, and strengthens export competitiveness
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be viewed in the context of wider global pressures, including the conflict in the Middle East, rising global fuel prices and increasing shipping costs. JAAF noted that a weaker rupee should not be interpreted as a sign that Sri […]
E.B. Creasy Solar Partners with Kotagala Plantations PLC to Deliver 1 MW Rooftop Solar Power System
E.B. Creasy Solar, the renewable energy arm of E.B. Creasy & Co., PLC, has successfully partnered with Kotagala Plantations PLC to install a 1 MW rooftop solar power system, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards sustainable energy solutions. This milestone project reflects the shared vision of both organizations to integrate renewable energy […]
Witness Sports Alliance LLC takes ownership of Colombo Kaps ahead of LPL Season 06
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18 May 2026: Colombo Kaps today announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Witness Sports Alliance LLC, led by Saranyan Palaniswamy and K.C. Shyam Kangayan, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. The new ownership marks an important step in the franchise’s journey as Colombo Kaps prepares to compete […]
71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos
State of Identity Security 2026 report finds human error and poor non-human identity management are the root causes of most attacks, as agentic AI accelerates the risk May 15, 2026 – Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released the State of Identity Security 2026, a vendor-agnostic survey of 5,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders across […]
Bairaha Farms PLC Raises the Bar on Climate Transparency
Bairaha Farms PLC has achieved a landmark milestone in corporate sustainability, becoming one of Sri Lanka’s leading poultry-businesses to receive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification at the organizational level with a “reasonable level of assurance”. The ISO 14064 framework provides two levels of verification assurance with reasonable assurance representing the higher and more rigorous standard. By […]
One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August
South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday. The festival will feature 9 legendary international reggae headlining artists making it one of the largest reggae gatherings ever staged in the region. Starting daily from 5.00 p.m. onwards, fans can […]
Former Indian U19 World Cup star-led Sports Commune buys Jaffna Kings
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15 May 2026: Jaffna Kings announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sports entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. A former India U19 World Cup cricketer, Kalra brings first-hand cricketing experience together with sports entrepreneurship, digital media […]
SWEDEN: A PUBLIC HEALTH BLUEPRINT FOR A SMOKELESS FUTURE
Dr. R.S Maujood ( Chest Physician ) The Promise of Progress Every nation shares the goal of reducing the enormous health burden caused by smoking. It is a complex challenge that requires an open mind to innovative solutions. Around the world, a public health strategy known as tobacco harm reduction is gaining traction, centred on […]
