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David Pieris Group wins two Gold and one Silver at Presidential Environment Awards 2026

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Three national awards recognise the Group’s commitment to environmental excellence, sustainable operations and responsible business practices David Pieris Group of Companies has secured two Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the Presidential Environment Awards 2026, recognising its continued commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation and responsible business practices. The awards recognise the environmental initiatives implemented […]

Hayleys Solar Introduces Sri Lanka’s Largest 24/7 Renewable Energy Operations Centre (ROC)

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Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor, has introduced Sri Lanka’s first dedicated 24/7 Renewable Energy Operations Centre (ROC), enabling continuous monitoring and performance management of renewable energy assets through a centralised digital platform. Designed and technologically backed by Fentons Information Technology (FIT), the ICT arm of Hayleys Fentons, the ROC […]

TEDxColombo: Unlocking the Fractured Paradox

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TEDxColombo, one of the most prominent and long-standing TEDx events in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the 14th edition of its flagship event, scheduled for Sunday, November 29th, 2026, at the iconic Temple Trees. Known for pushing boundaries and sparking dialogue, TEDxColombo 2026 promises another unforgettable day of insight, inspiration, and bold new ideas – brought […]

‘CNCI Achiever Awards 2026’ celebrates 25th Anniversary

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The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), Sri Lanka’s premier industrial chamber, hosted the ‘CNCI Achiever Awards 2026’ at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on October 15, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The annual flagship event recognises and rewards outstanding Sri Lankan industrialists for their remarkable achievements and excellence […]

IIHE appoints Shehan Kumar as Chief Executive Officer

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The Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE), one of Sri Lanka’s established private higher education institutions with three decades of academic excellence, has announced the appointment of Shehan Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer. A recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP) award, Kumar brings over 25 years of global corporate […]

ComBank receives 24th Best Bank in Sri Lanka award from Global Finance

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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s remarkable near two-and-a-half-decade run as Sri Lanka’s best bank was recognised on the global stage recently when Sanath Manatunge, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO accepted the 24th Best Bank award presented to the Bank by Global Finance. The Global Finance Annual Awards ceremony for 2026 was held at the Dusit Thani […]

SLID Executive Masterclass Redefines the Human Capital Agenda for Boards and Business Leaders

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The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) further strengthened its focus on the evolving Boardroom agenda with the successful conclusion of the first Executive Masterclass by its HR and Talent Governance Forum, titled “Redefining Human Capital: Shaping the Future of Work,” held on 18 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The Masterclass follows the launch of SLID’s HR and […]

Hemas Hospitals Brings a New Global Standard of MRI Technology to Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka’s first MRI with Siemens Healthineers’ Deep Resolve AI technology sets a new national benchmark in diagnostic imaging, bringing a level of capability not previously available in the country and marking another step forward in advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare standards. Hemas Hospitals has brought a new class of MRI technology to Sri Lanka with […]

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 billion debenture issue oversubscribed

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Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue attracted applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, surpassing the maximum amount available under the offer. In a stock exchange disclosure, the bank said the issue would close at 4.30 p.m. on October 20 in accordance with its prospectus. The basis of allotment will be announced to the Colombo Stock Exchange in […]

Sri Lankan banks’ offshore lending surges 52% amid Middle East conflict risks

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Sri Lanka’s banks increased lending to overseas borrowers by more than 50 percent in the year to June 2026, with offshore loans accounting for over a third of their outstanding foreign currency credit, even as emerging risks linked to the Middle East conflict placed growing pressure on loan portfolios, according to Central Bank of Sri […]