Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines announced the appointment of Vipul Misra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from yesterday (9). Misra succeeds Yasantha Dissanayake, who temporarily held
Month: September 2026
Stakeholder discussion for development of Sri Lankan Cashew SectorStakeholder discussion for development of Sri Lankan Cashew Sector
The Ministry of Science and Technology is ready to provide technical and research support for the development of the national cashew sector. As a preliminary step towards this, a stakeholder
GRI, EDB forge long-term partnership to drive sustainable tradeGRI, EDB forge long-term partnership to drive sustainable trade
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability and impact reporting among Sri Lankan
HNB ranked among Lanka’s ‘Most Valuable Brands’ as per Brand Finance SLHNB ranked among Lanka’s ‘Most Valuable Brands’ as per Brand Finance SL
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
AOD Launches Young Creatives Program for Students with Special NeedsAOD Launches Young Creatives Program for Students with Special Needs
A two-year creative education programme for students aged 13 and above, with special learning requirements. Giving every young person a real place at AOD and enabling them to progress as
Sri Lanka stocks marginally higher at middaySri Lanka stocks marginally higher at midday
The Colombo Stock Exchange reversed its recent positive momentum on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower amid broad-based selling pressure. The All Share Price Index declined
Seylan Bank triumphs at prestigious Euromoney Awards 2026 with dual recognition as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and Best Bank for SMEsSeylan Bank triumphs at prestigious Euromoney Awards 2026 with dual recognition as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and Best Bank for SMEs
Seylan Bank has been honoured with dual wins at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, a prestigious recognition, as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and the Best Bank
Sahasdhanavi power project secures BOI approval for US$291 Mn investmentSahasdhanavi power project secures BOI approval for US$291 Mn investment
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has registered its agreement with Sahasdhanavi Limited for the development of a 350 MW combined-cycle power plant at the Kerawalapitiya Industrial Zone,
NCE 34th Annual Export Awards recognising Lanka’s exporters on Dec. 11NCE 34th Annual Export Awards recognising Lanka’s exporters on Dec. 11
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) prepares to host the 34th Annual NCE Export Awards in December 2026, to celebrate the resilience and growth of Sri Lanka’s
Sri Lanka sets $ 8 b tourism earnings target by 2030Sri Lanka sets $ 8 b tourism earnings target by 2030
Sri Lanka is targeting $ 8 billion in tourism earnings by 2030, with the Government aiming to raise the sector’s contribution to around 5% of GDP, by transforming the country