Category: Industry

HayWind One Limited, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has achieved a major milestone in the development of its 50 MW Wind Farm Project in Mannar, with the first 25 MW out of the total 50 MW wind turbines successfully arriving at the Trincomalee Port. Once operational, the project is expected to generate […]

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL), the nation’s No. 1 General Insurer, has launched a ‘SLICGL Digital’ App’ recently. With over 60 years of trusted, government‑backed service, SLICGL brings the credibility of a proven institution to a modern digital experience. Through the SLICGL Digital App, motor insurance is now truly at one’s fingertips. Customers […]

Reinforcing its commitment to advancing electric mobility in Sri Lanka, Evolution Auto, in collaboration with EVO Charge, has officially launched a 60kW dual-gun DC fast charging station at the Evolution Auto After Sales Complex in Peliyagoda.   By introducing high-capacity fast charging to an area that did not previously have such facilities, this strategic initiative represents […]

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a softer performance in April 2026, with total exports declining by 4.72% to US$ 328.15 million, compared to US$ 344.40 million in April 2025. The decline was mainly seen across key traditional markets, with exports to the UK down 16.91%, the EU down 8.78%, and the USA down 3.46%. However, […]

Sri Lanka’s relationship with mobility has changed significantly over the past few years. What was once a routine part of daily life, became uncertain during the height of the fuel crisis, forcing people to rethink how they travelled, worked, and managed their everyday responsibilities. Against this backdrop, a new podcast series hosted by PodHUB and […]

The Sri Lankan premium Ceylon tea brand, Basilur Tea, launched the ‘Roots of Ceylon’ initiative in celebration of International Tea Day, inviting tea enthusiasts to tie into the rich history of Ceylon tea. With 202 years having passed since the first tea plants arrived in Sri Lanka, this year’s celebration marked a significant milestone in […]

Challenging long-held perceptions of what industry recognition represents, a new automobile industry award has been unveiled, one that shifts the spotlight from victory to sacrifice. This pioneering trophy, which was inspired by the enduring story of Albrecht Dürer’s Praying Hands, redefines appreciation by recognizing not just achievement but also the unseen individuals who made it […]

Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC has secured internationally recognised organic certification. A member of the Hayleys Plantations Sector and one of Sri Lanka’s premier Regional Plantation Companies, this milestone enables the Company to market certified organic teas under its renowned Great Western and Logie garden marks. The certification spans three major global standards: the EU Organic […]