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Sampath Bank PLC Appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman
Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it advances its strategic priorities and continues to evolve as a purpose-led, technology-enabled financial institution. Mr. Wijeyeratne brings extensive experience across banking, finance, risk management and compliance, investment banking and […]
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Groundworth Launches ‘Antara’ – Exclusive Land Release in the Heart of Thalawathugoda
Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd has launched “Antara by Groundworth”, an exclusive land development in the heart of Thalawathugoda, one of Colombo’s most established and sought-after residential suburbs. Located within the belt of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and minutes from the Battaramulla administrative hub, Antara offers 12 premium residential plots in a mature, peaceful and well-connected neighbourhood. Positioned […]
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Senaro launches Sri Lanka’s first motorcycle premier center and all-new RR250
Senaro Motor Company has made history in Sri Lanka’s two-wheeler sector by launching the nation’s first-ever Premier Center dedicated to the motorcycle industry, located at Jubilee Post Junction, Nugegoda while also unveiling its latest motorcycle model, the Senaro RR250. Senaro, a 100% Sri Lankan-owned motorcycle company with a 23-year history, has expanded its retail footprint […]
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Banking and Finance
HNB once again ranked among Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brands for 2026
Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, once again secured its place among the nation’s most valuable brands as per the latest Brand Finance Sri Lanka 100 Report, with a brand value of LKR 25.4 billion. HNB’s placement sits within a Top 10 dominated by banking, with six banks among the country’s ten most […]
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DFCC Bank Extends Financial and Lifestyle Benefits to John Keells IT Employees
~New MoU provides access to enhanced salary banking privileges, personal and home loan solutions, wealth solutions, family-focused services and digital banking convenience~ DFCC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with John Keells IT to extend its Employee Banking Proposition to John Keells IT employees, giving them access to a wider range of financial solutions, […]
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Seylan Cards partners with Cinnamon City of Dreams to unveil ‘Lenny Jay’s Michael: Relive the Legend’
07th September 2026, Colombo: Seylan Cards has partnered with City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to present ‘This Is Michael: Relive the Legend’, a live tribute to the legacy, music, and energy of Michael Jackson. Held at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, from the 8th to the 9th of November 2026, the event offers Seylan Cardholders […]
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Lifestyle
Hilton Colombo Celebrates 39 Years at the Heart of Sri Lankan Hospitality
Sri Lanka’s flagship Hilton property reflects on nearly four decades of iconic occasions, culinary experiences and warm hospitality in the heart of Colombo. Hilton Colombo celebrates its 39th anniversary this September, celebrating nearly four decades as one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering international hotels and the flagship Hilton property in the country. Since opening in 1987, […]
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Nahil Does It Again! A Landmark Gift Transforming Kidney Stone Care in Sri Lanka
Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly established National Kidney Stone Referral Centre in Meerigama, marking a significant advancement in Sri Lanka’s capacity to provide specialized urological care through the public healthcare system. The contribution adds to Eng. Wijesuriya’s longstanding record […]
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NOLIMIT Takes Fashion Forward with Its 31st Store at One Galle Face Mall
NOLIMIT, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail brands, has strengthened its presence in Colombo with the opening of its 31st store at Level 2 of One Galle Face Mall on 4 September 2026, marking another milestone in the company’s continued expansion and commitment to enhancing the modern retail experience. Spanning over 12,000 square feet, […]
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Technology
Synapseus Technologies launches TapID: homegrown, smart relationship management platform for the world
Networking events and meetings often result in a surplus of physical business cards which end up forgotten in the back of a drawer and lost opportunities that are unpursued after an initial meeting. Most connections stumble or falter after the first introductions. Synapseus Technologies proudly launches TapID, a Sri Lankan built digital business card and […]
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Sri Lanka’s Digital Analytics Community Unites at People’s Tower for the 199th Global MeasureCamp
On July 18, 2026, the digital analytics community in Sri Lanka convened at the People’s Tower for the third annual MeasureCamp Sri Lanka. Organised by the Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) in collaboration with the global MeasureCamp movement, this year’s event marked a landmark occasion, representing the 199th MeasureCamp hosted globally and attracting […]
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Nutanix to Host Lanka Tech Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka
Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application […]
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Industry
CMTA urges action on government revenue leakage of Rs.40 billion and a uniform duty structure for all importers in the automotive industry
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), established in 1919 is the most senior automotive association in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is calling for greater consistency, transparency and fairness in the policies governing the country’s automotive sector, stressing that a sustainable vehicle import framework must ensure a level playing field across […]
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Hayleys Agriculture Launches Grain & Food Processing Machinery Business at ProFood, ProPack & AgBiz 2026
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited launched its new Hayleys Grain & Food Processing Machinery business at ProFood, ProPack & AgBiz 2026, held from 21st to 23rd August 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio into specialised machinery and technology solutions for Sri Lanka’s grain and food processing industries. Hayleys Agriculture used […]
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Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026 to Spotlight Growth, Technology and the Future of Retail
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) is all set to bring together more than 500 retail leaders, business decision-makers, entrepreneurs, technology experts, policymakers and investors at the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026, scheduled for Thursday, 10 September 2026, at the Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. The Forum will be held under the […]
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