Development programme to promote women’s self-employment held in Palamunai
(Text and Picture by: I.L.M. RIZAN, Addalaichenai Central Correspondent) A livelihood development programme aimed at promoting women’s self-employment was recently implemented in the Palamunai area, under the Addalaichenai Divisional Secretariat…
Zydus, Sunshine Healthcare launch $20 Mn JV to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing in SL
Global pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka with an investment exceeding US$20 million.…
Sri Lanka’s first plastic alternatives centre boosts artisan livelihoods in Sigiriya
Sri Lanka’s first Plastic Alternatives and Craft Experience Centre, established by the ZeroPlastic Movement near Sigiriya, has completed its first tourism season, demonstrating how sustainable tourism can create new income…
Dr Nirmal De Silva elected President of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union as the institution approaches its centenary
The St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union (SPCOBU) has unanimously elected distinguished corporate leader, academic, and alumnus Dr. Nirmal De Silva as its new President. The election took place during…
iPay participate at LankaQR Awareness Programme in Trincomalee
Reinforcing its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy, iPay participated in the LankaQR Awareness Programme conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on June 5-6, in Trincomalee, supporting…
New Anthoney’s Feeds wins four Golds and a Silver at NCQP 2026
New Anthoney’s Feeds won four Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, claiming recognition across all five improvement projects it entered.…
Vallibel Finance powers to record-breaking growth
Total asset base expands to Rs. 180.2 Bn* PBT increases by 37.5% to Rs. 7.6 Bn* Portfolio recorded strong growth by 70% Vallibel Finance PLC continued its strong growth momentum…
DIMO Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with 18MW Solar Power Addition in Galle
DIMO has successfully developed four new solar power plants in the Galle district, adding a total of 18MW of clean energy capacity to Sri Lanka’s national grid, further strengthening its…
People’s Bank marks 65 years of banking excellence and national service
People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading banking and financial institutions, celebrated its 65th anniversary on July 1, marking six and a half decades of dedicated service to the nation.…
Amana Bank acquires ownership of Corporate Office premises
Amana Bank PLC has acquired ownership of its Corporate Office premises located at Galle Road, Colombo 3 from Lee Hedges PLC. The property transfer took place recently in the presence…