RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories achieve Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification

RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories achieve Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification

May 11, 2026

RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tea production. The certification, granted to

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Nuwara Eliya’s first private school Republican International unveils major expansion plans

Nuwara Eliya’s first private school Republican International unveils major expansion plans

May 11, 2026

Republican International School, the first private school in Nuwara Eliya, located at Bakers Farm, Mahagastota, has completed 36 years of service and announced major expansion plans for the future. The school is planning to invest in a new four-storey building, launch a website,

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IIHS and Akutagawa HRM launch structured pathway for Sri Lankan youth to build healthcare careers in Japan

IIHS and Akutagawa HRM launch structured pathway for Sri Lankan youth to build healthcare careers in Japan

May 11, 2026

At a time when global migration pathways are becoming increasingly complex and restrictive, the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), in partnership with Akutagawa HRM Company, has introduced a structured and employment-driven programme aimed at enabling Sri Lankan youth to access career opportunities

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May 9, 2026

Maliban Reinforces Commitment to Sri Lanka Rugby and Youth Development As one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and beloved household brands, Maliban Biscuits continues to strengthen its longstanding commitment to uplifting local sport and empowering the next generation through its continued backing of

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A Changing of the Guard – George Steuart Insurance Brokers Shuffles its Board

A Changing of the Guard – George Steuart Insurance Brokers Shuffles its Board

May 9, 2026

In a move aimed at strengthening its corporate structure and long-term plans for the future, George Steuart Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd. (GSIB), leading corporate insurance and reinsurance broker in Sri Lanka, appointed Mr. T. S. Arulanandan (Arul) as its Managing Director and Principal

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For your Ammi, With Love (and a Little Help from TikTok)

For your Ammi, With Love (and a Little Help from TikTok)

May 9, 2026

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

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Sampath Bank Strengthens Ocean Plastic Reduction Efforts with the Community-led Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dickwella

Sampath Bank Strengthens Ocean Plastic Reduction Efforts with the Community-led Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dickwella

May 7, 2026

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

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Siyapatha Finance Unveils 62nd Branch in the Dynamic Horana City

Siyapatha Finance Unveils 62nd Branch in the Dynamic Horana City

May 7, 2026

Premier finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently unveiled its newest branch in Horana, successfully expanding its islandwide branch network to 62 branches. Located in one of the fastest-emerging economic hotspots in the Kalutara District, the Horana branch offers Siyapatha Finance’s wide range of

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Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector Faces Severe Financial Strain as LKR 10 billion in Dues Remain Unpaid

Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector Faces Severe Financial Strain as LKR 10 billion in Dues Remain Unpaid

May 7, 2026

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) today called for urgent government intervention to address a deepening financial crisis in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, following prolonged payment defaults by the National System Operator (Pvt) Limited (NSO) for power already supplied to the

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Minoli Wickramasinghe appointed President of COYLE Ladies Chapter for 2026–2027

Minoli Wickramasinghe appointed President of COYLE Ladies Chapter for 2026–2027

May 7, 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

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