Gal Oya Plantations Strengthens the Future of Sri Lanka’s Sugar Industry and Farming Communities
Colombo, Thursday 23 July 2026: Gal Oya Plantations continues to strengthen Sri Lanka’s sugar industry while supporting the economic and social development of farming communities in the Eastern Province. Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape underwent a significant transformation during the latter part of the 1950s, guided by the vision of then Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake. […]
FHIIT Opens Its Doors at Orion City, Bringing a Fresh Energy to Colombo’s Fitness Scene
Colombo, Thursday 23 July 2026: Fitness is rarely just about lifting heavier or running faster. It’s about showing up, finding your rhythm and being part of something that keeps you coming back. That’s the thinking behind FHIIT, the newest fitness destination to open at Orion City. Designed for people at every stage of their fitness […]
From Cane Field to Finished Product: The Value Chain Powering Gal Oya
• At Gal Oya Plantations, sugar is only the beginning. From farmer support and local sugar production to renewable energy, ethanol, carbon dioxide, organic fertiliser and a developing farm-to-bottle model, the operation is steadily turning each part of the sugarcane crop into wider economic and environmental value. In the fields around Ampara, sugarcane begins as […]
First Capital enhances service experience with upgraded Negombo Branch
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape has unveiled the newly refurbished Negombo branch, reflecting its continued commitment to delivering a premium customer experience through enhanced service standards, modern interiors and a more comfortable environment for customers. As one of the company’s […]
Crafting the Future of Sri Lankan Mixology: Bar Champs 2026 Participants Receive World-Class Training from Award-Winning Smoke and Bitters
The Rockland Group, a pioneer in the beverage industry, in partnership with Colombo Hotel Show and the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA), has announced the final stage of the 6th Annual Bar Champs competition. The highly anticipated grand finale will take place on 27 July at Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most promising […]
TikTok Expands AI Literacy Efforts to Help People Better Understand AI-Generated Content
TikTok announced a new set of initiatives to help people better identify and understand AI-generated content on the platform to ensure that they have a safe digital experience. As generative AI continues to transform how content is created and shared, the company is expanding its efforts to promote transparency through new educational resources, enhanced spam […]
Asia-Pacific Business Leaders to Convene in Sri Lanka for UN Global Compact’s Flagship Regional Event
Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026 will bring together leaders from business, policy makers, sustainability practitioners, and the United Nations across Asia-Pacific to strengthen partnerships, advance dialogue and accelerate sustainable business leadership for a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future. Asia-Pacific stands at the forefront of one of the defining transitions of our time. Home […]
MAS Unveils Official Kits for Team Sri Lanka at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
MAS Holdings handed over the official podium and performance kits for Team Sri Lanka ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. Developed in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka), the collection was unveiled and presented […]
Panda Farmacy announces reopening following months of restoration after Cyclone Ditwah
July 16, 2026 – Panda Farmacy, Sri Lanka’s pioneering farm-based learning and experience centre that combines environmental education, sustainable farming, animal welfare, and nature-based family experiences, has announced the reopening of its facilities following months of restoration after the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe flooding across parts of the country and significantly […]
First Capital Asset Management successfully concludes Professional Fund Programme for University of Kelaniya
First Capital Asset Management Limited (FCAM), the wealth management arm of First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently concluded its Professional Fund Management short course conducted for students of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies at the University of Kelaniya. The programme was designed to provide participants […]
