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 […]
Thayalan Bartlett Named Among APAC’s Future-Building Communications Leaders by Campaign Asia-Pacific
Only Sri Lankan recognised on Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, celebrating experienced leaders actively shaping the future of marketing, media and communications. Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka, has been recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, becoming the only Sri Lankan named among a select group […]
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 […]
JKCG Auto partners with BOC and SLIC to Support EV Adoption Among Government Sector Employees
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a campaign in partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to accelerate New Energy Vehicles (NEV) adoption among government sector employees. The initiative, which will run from 4 May to […]
Minoli Wickramasinghe appointed President of COYLE Ladies Chapter for 2026–2027
07 May 2026: The COYLE Ladies Chapter, the social service and charity arm of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs, has appointed Minoli Wickramasinghe, CEO/Chairperson of Capital Trust Properties, as its President for the 2026–2027 term. The appointment was announced in early April 2026, following the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs, […]
Janashakthi Foundation and President’s Fund unite in national commitment to safeguard children’s wellbeing
JXG (Janashakthi Group), a leading Sri Lankan financial conglomerate, through its philanthropic arm the Janashakthi Foundation, has partnered with the President’s Fund to expand healthcare assistance for children under eighteen. The collaboration marks a rare and significant corporate partnership with a national fund, reinforcing JXG’s commitment to creating enduring value for Sri Lanka. Positioned as […]
