CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 launched

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 launched

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 conducted by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) will be held in October 2026 for the 25th consecutive year, Amila Sugathapala, Deputy Chairman of CNCl and Achiever Awards Judging Chairman told the official launch ceremony held in Colombo on February 5. ANCL is the official Print Media Partner of the […]

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Dilmah Tea: 2026 could be the toughest year for tea growers

Dilmah Tea: 2026 could be the toughest year for tea growers

Dilhan C. Fernando, Chairman of Dilmah Tea explains the danger of 2026 being the toughest year is not only to growers; this sounds dramatic, but the danger is genuinely to humanity. Discount culture fuels an accelerating emphasis on cheap produce, forcing growers to become unethical, unsustainable or give up. Discounts blind consumers to true value, […]

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Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Life insurance leader continues investment in country’s young achievers; applications for 2026 edition close on 30th April Ceylinco Life has announced the launch of the 25th consecutive edition of its flagship Pranama Scholarships programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence among the children of its policyholders. Under the 2026 […]

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Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd(ASW), Sri Lanka’s leading tea auction logistics service provider, has achieved a significant global milestone by becoming the world’s first tea logistics company to be awarded ZeroCarbon® certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible supply chain management The ZeroCarbon® certification, granted by Sustainable Future Group (SFG), recognises organisations […]

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Joseph Fraser Hospital Advances Safe, Personalised Maternity Care Through Medically Supported Water Birth

Joseph Fraser Hospital Advances Safe, Personalised Maternity Care Through Medically Supported Water Birth

Joseph Fraser Hospital recently marked an important milestone in its maternity services with the successful delivery of a baby through a medically supported water birth, reaffirming its commitment to personalised care, informed maternal choice, and the highest standards of clinical safety. Water births at Joseph Fraser Hospital are offered within a closely monitored clinical environment […]

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Hemas Posts Resilient Nine-Month Results led by the Healthcare Sector

Hemas Posts Resilient Nine-Month Results led by the Healthcare Sector

Performance review for the Nine Months ended 31 December 2025 Operating Environment Macroeconomic Environment and Impact on the Group During the quarter, macroeconomic conditions reflected selective cost pressures alongside areas of stability, with a moderated net impact on the Group’s performance.The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated by 2.4%, driven by higher import-related foreign exchange outflows and […]

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Heavy Trading at CSE Pushes Turnover to Rs. 11.11 Billion

Heavy Trading at CSE Pushes Turnover to Rs. 11.11 Billion

Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) remained highly active from the opening of the market Yesterday (05), with strong momentum observed during the early part of the session. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded several instances of gains exceeding the 100-point level in the initial hours of trading, reflecting heightened investor participation. The […]

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World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer Visits Sri Lanka

World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer Visits Sri Lanka

World Bank Group Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer is on an official visit to Sri Lanka to strengthen development cooperation and support the country’s economic growth efforts. Mr. Iyer, who represents Sri Lanka and several regional countries on the World Bank’s Executive Board, met with Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic […]

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Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tonnes

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tonnes

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The Power Knot LFC-3000 biodigester at EKFC’s Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating it at the source rather than diverting it to landfill. A biodigester functions […]

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