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ComBank advances agri-modernisation efforts to boost paddy yields in Polonnaruwa

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Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to empowering SMEs and advancing sustainable agriculture, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has embarked on another milestone initiative aimed at boosting paddy productivity and uplifting farmer livelihoods in the Polonnaruwa District, one of the Sri Lanka’s most vital rice-producing regions. The Bank’s Development Credit Department, together with its Kaduruwela Branch, recently hosted the […]

Scoliosis awareness walkathon organized by Med Connect Sri Lanka and BMH Hospitals concluded successfully

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13th Consecutive Sri Lanka’s Largest Scoliosis Awareness Walkathon organized by Med Connect Sri Lanka and BMH Hospitals, Kerala concluded successfully. BMH Hospitals, Kerala supported by Lions Club Nawala and Med Connect Sri Lanka, and Karetrip.com hosted Sri Lanka’s largest Scoliosis Awareness Walkathon. This initiative aims to educate families, parents, teachers, and communities on the early […]

Lankem Robbialac and Axalta Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Automotive Coatings Industry

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Lankem Ceylon PLC, through its flagship coatings brand Robbialac, has announced a strategic partnership with Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in high-performance automotive and industrial coatings. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Sri Lanka’s automotive refinishing sector, uniting Robbialac’s long-established local leadership with Axalta’s world-class coating technologies. For more than five decades, […]

AMW Unveils New Multi-Brand Showroom in Kurunegala

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Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated another important milestone with the grand opening of its brand new multi-brand showroom in Kurunegala. The opening ceremony was held at the new facility located at No. 255, Colombo Road, Waduragala, with the participation of AMW’s senior leadership, customers, business partners, local officials, […]

STEM Day at ANKA Technologies Inspires Creativity and Curiosity Among Students and Teachers

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The STEM Day Celebration held on 12 November 2025, at ANKA Technologies, brought together a vibrant community of learners, with 32 students and 11 teachers participating in a morning of innovation, hands-on learning, and creative expression. Organized with the aim of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the event successfully highlighted the value […]

Mahogany Masterpieces unveils ‘An Ode to Grain’ – A celebration of material, craft and luxury

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Mahogany Masterpieces, the premier manufacturer of handcrafted luxury furniture in Sri Lanka, presents “An Ode to Grain,” a curated showcase that honors the natural beauty of mahogany and the art of fine furniture making. The ‘An Ode to Grain’ collection embodies the brand’s belief that timber has its own language, expressed through grain, proportion and […]

People’s Insurance PLC sustains growth momentum with 33% revenue growth in Q3 2025

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People’s Insurance PLC has delivered a strong performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reporting solid top-line momentum and sustained financial stability despite a dynamic operating environment. The Company posted an impressive 33% top-line growth in Q3—more than the industry’s overall growth rate of 15%—underscoring its strengthened market presence, prudent underwriting discipline, and […]

Ideology Over Evidence: How WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Harm Reduction Threatens Tobacco Control Progress

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By R.Perera The World Health Organization’s latest Global Report on Trends in Tobacco Use 2000–2024 and Projections 2025–2030 presents a familiar story: smoking rates worldwide are declining, suggesting that tobacco control policies are having a positive effect. According to the report, the number of tobacco smokers dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion […]

Rank Container Terminals to Develop Dedicated Container Cargo Inspection Yard at Hambantota International Port

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Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (RCT) to develop a purpose-built Container Cargo Inspection Yard within the port premises. The new facility will serve as a centralised inspection point for all local import and export containers handled through Hambantota International Port (HIP), strengthening the port’s role as a […]

YKK Lanka partners with Regen Renewables for a 1.8 MW Solar Initiative to Drive Sustainable Manufacturing

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YKK Lanka Pvt Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil, and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy companies, to deploy a 1,792 kW solar PV system at its manufacturing facility. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in YKK Lanka’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and reducing […]