Eco Spindles and Green Earth Group launch “Green Wheels” Project Aims to revolutionise plastic collection and boost grassroots livelihoods across Sri Lanka
Eco Spindles, a fully owned subsidiary of BPPL Holdings PLC, together with Green Earth Group N.V, officially launched the Green Wheels Plastic Collection Project at the Monarch Imperial today. The event was attended by the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, senior representatives from both organisations, and stakeholders from across the sustainability and recycling sectors. […]
“Sri Lanka’s apparel sector activates industry-wide relief and recovery effort following severe weather disruptions”
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) announced that the industry has activated a coordinated response to safeguard communities affected by the severe weather conditions across Sri Lanka. With reports of flooding, landslides and access disruptions in several districts, JAAF confirmed that employee safety and wellbeing remain the sector’s highest priority. JAAF is working closely with […]
TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during floods in Sri Lanka
Colombo, 01 December 2025 – TikTok has announced the launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after cyclone Ditwah. As part of TikTok’s continued efforts to promote safety and factual awareness on its platform, the guide will provide verified information […]
Sri Lankan Powerlifters Win 21 Medals at Pro League World Championship in Thailand
The Sri Lankan powerlifting delegation has returned to the country after delivering one of its strongest-ever performances at the 2025 Pro League World Powerlifting Championship, held from November 27 to 30, 2025, in Pattaya, Thailand. The delegation secured a total of 21 medals — 16 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze. The championship brought together […]
CEPA-Hosted Lecture Highlights AI Threats; Calls for Inclusive Digital and Labour-Market Reforms in Sri Lanka
Colombo, 24 November 2025 A guest lecture organised by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) today brought together leading economists who cautioned that the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), without parallel investments in inclusive digital infrastructure and labour-market reforms, could deepen inequality and leave significant sections of Sri Lanka’s workforce at risk. Delivering the […]
Catalyze 2025: Accelerating Ambition, Unlocking Action
Uniting Business, Shaping Solutions, and Advancing Sri Lanka’s Sustainability Agenda On Monday, 24 November, the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) convened business leaders, policymakers, UN entities, academics, and development partners for CATALYZE 2025—a full-day event highlighting the power of collective ambition and cross-sector collaboration. Delivered in strategic partnership with UNFPA Sri […]
Apparel exports sustain momentum with 6% growth in first ten months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s apparel and made-up articles exports recorded a marginal decline of 0.05 percent in October 2025 compared with October 2024. Exports to the EU grew by 12.53 percent during the month, while shipments to the USA, UK and other markets fell by 1.92 percent, 11.99 percent and 9.84 percent respectively. However, for the period […]
Sri Lanka Sends Largest-ever Delegation to Pro World Powerlifting Championship in Thailand
Sri Lanka is set to mark a major milestone in its sporting history as a 15-member powerlifting delegation travels to Thailand to compete at the prestigious Pro League World Powerlifting Championship, taking place from November 27 to 30, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first time Sri Lanka will field such a large and […]
Eco Spindles and Green Earth Group launch “Green Wheels” Project
Aims to revolutionise plastic collection and boost grassroots livelihoods across Sri Lanka Eco Spindles, a fully owned subsidiary of BPPL Holdings PLC, together with Green Earth Group N.V, officially launched the Green Wheels Plastic Collection Project at the Monarch Imperial today. The event was attended by the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, senior representatives […]
Evolution Auto brings multi-brand electric vehicle showroom to Kurunegala in partnership with New Jayasekara Auto Motors
Evolution Auto, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility sector, has officially opened its multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Kurunegala, in collaboration with New Jayasekara Auto Motors (Pvt) Ltd. The new showroom offers customers a chance to explore, test drive, and purchase a wide range of electric vehicles, making eco-friendly transportation more accessible than […]
