HNB PLC has partnered with Browns and Company PLC to introduce an exclusive leasing scheme designed to make modern agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka. The partnership will support customers purchasing TAFE tractors, Yanmar and Sumo combine harvesters, and Sumo automated rice milling machinery. Browns Agriculture is recognised for its […]
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Purple Mile brings a walk and an evening fiesta to Colombo this October
Bishop’s College Past Pupils’ Association is bringing Bishopians together for a walk, a fiesta and a cause that will shape the school’s future. There’s something about returning to Bishop’s College: the faces you recognise at once, the stories that pick up mid-sentence, and the feeling that no time has passed at all. On Saturday, 17 […]
Let’s TALK & Walk 2026: Walking Together to be ‘Seen, Heard & Valued’ on World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2026
This World Mental Health Day, Sri Lankans are being invited to step forward for mental well-being at Let’sTALK & Walk 2026, a community walk encouraging people to talk, connect and seek support when it matters. Taking place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, the walk will begin at 7.00 a.m. from the Band Stand Ground, Viharamahadevi […]
SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka celebrates young talent with ‘Rhythm of Unity’
SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka (SOSCV SL) will come together to present Cultural Evening 2026 – ‘Rhythm of Unity’, providing a stage for children from across all six SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka to showcase their talents in an evening of music, dance, and cultural performances. To be held on 19 September 2026 at Bishop’s […]
Dulux from AkzoNobel Sri Lanka supports restoration of the Galle Lighthouse
AkzoNobel, the global paints and coatings company and manufacturer of Dulux Paints in Sri Lanka, recently completed the restoration and maintenance of the historic Galle Lighthouse, helping safeguard one of the country’s most celebrated heritage sites. Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort, the Galle Lighthouse stands as Sri Lanka’s oldest light […]
Nithyakalyani Jewellery marks 10 consecutive years of blood donation
Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery successfully conducted its annual blood donation campaign for the 10th consecutive year recently, in collaboration with Rotary Colombo East, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community wellbeing and lifesaving humanitarian initiatives.The campaign was held on 16th August at the Nithyakalyani Jewellery premises bringing together donors, volunteers and supporters for a collective effort aimed […]
Fems Continues to Support Thilinapath in Partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, Empowering Schoolgirls with Access to Essential Menstrual Hygiene Products
Nearly 1 million schoolgirls across 6,108 schools benefit from the Government-backed initiative, with Fems supporting the programme since inception For many schoolgirls across Sri Lanka, managing their periods with dignity remains an uphill task, not simply because sanitary products are hard to afford, but because of the layers of silence, stigma and gaps in information […]
DFCC Bank Launches DFCC Pragathi to Strengthen Support for Sri Lanka’s MSMEs
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy, creating employment, strengthening local industries and driving regional development. To better support these businesses at every stage of their journey, DFCC Bank has launched DFCC Pragathi, a unified MSME proposition that brings together specialised financial solutions, business advisory services and capacity-building […]
AIA Poson Safety Programme marks another year of impact, saving six lives and benefiting hundreds of thousands
Reinforcing a 31-year commitment to safeguarding Sri Lankans, AIA Insurance Lanka expanded its annual Poson safety programme this year with a range of initiatives to support safer, healthier and more convenient pilgrimage experiences for hundreds of thousands of devotees visiting Anuradhapura and Mihintale. For over three decades, the AIA Poson Safety Programme has been a […]
Melwa launches islandwide challenge trophy with successful Gampaha district championship
The Melwa Group successfully launched the Melwa Challenge Trophy 2026, an islandwide cricket tournament, with the successful completion of the inaugural Gampaha District Championship held on 29 July at the Walisinghe Harischandra Grounds. The tournament brought together 15 teams representing construction material suppliers, hardware dealers, masons and welding professionals from across the Gampaha District, underscoring […]