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CSE Masterminds 2026 Concludes with Rs 5 million Given in Prizes

ZeroBeta won the eighth CSE Masterminds Quiz, receiving Rs. 1.5 million and hotel vouchers, according to the Colombo Stock Exchange. The exchange said 100 corporate teams competed at Shangri-La Colombo on 9 October, with prizes valued at Rs. 5 million across the event. HNB Stockbrokers finished as first runner-up, receiving Rs. 750,000, while John Keells Stock Brokers placed third and received Rs. 375,000. Contestants answered questions covering local and international capital markets, Sri La

19 Oct, 2026

FAO, Ministry of Education and HNB Empower Young Innovators to Build More Resilient Agrifood Systems in Sri Lanka

Team GreenMayo has won Sri Lanka’s World Food Day Youth Innovation Challenge with OKRANAISE, a plant-based mayonnaise, following a competition involving students from state and non-state higher education institutions. The challenge was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and Hatton National Bank. Organisers reported more than 200 registrations and over 100 submissions from 51 universitie

18 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank Partners Colombo Motor Show 2026 as Official Banking & Leasing Partner for the 10th Consecutive Year

Seylan Bank will provide banking and leasing services at the Colombo Motor Show from 20 to 23 November 2026 at BMICH, with visitors able to obtain vehicle-financing evaluations at the exhibition. The bank has joined the event as its official banking and leasing partner. Organised by Asia Exhibition and Conventions, the show is scheduled to run for four days and bring together vehicle suppliers, automotive service providers, prospective buyers and industry representatives. More than 200 trade s

18 Oct, 2026

DFCC Bank Wins Three Awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for Customer-Focused Digital Campaigns

DFCC Bank has reported winning two Silver awards and one Bronze at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for digital campaigns addressing home loans, online search and financial scams. The awards covered three different approaches to communicating with customers, combining information about borrowing, changes in how people find banking services and messages intended to help users recognise fraud. The home-loan campaign, Breaking the Barriers in Getting Home Loans, received Silver in the Best Use of Digital in Bankin

16 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Women-Led Business Forum

Seylan Bank has held a forum for more than 60 women entrepreneurs in Gampaha District, covering digital channels, financial management and access to business financing. The bank identified Royal Chance Palace in Yakkala as the venue and 25 September as the event date. The programme focused on improving businesses through digital channels, alongside information about banking services. Participants received guidance on financial management, lending schemes, credit guarantee facilities and digita

16 Oct, 2026

HUTCH Launches IgnitX 2026 to Spark Innovation Among Sri Lanka's Young Tech Enthusiasts

A team from IIT has won HUTCH's IgnitX 2026 innovation challenge, with two University of Moratuwa teams taking second and third places at the final in Colombo. The competition's finale was held at BMICH on 5 October, following a selection process involving 50 teams from universities across Sri Lanka, according to HUTCH. Six teams were shortlisted to develop and present prototypes addressing problems in customer service. The challenge's theme focused on reimagining customer experience through d

16 Oct, 2026