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LLD Unites Diverse Ventures Under One Vision

Liberty Lands & Developments has unveiled a unified corporate identity linking its entertainment, hospitality, dining, film distribution and audiovisual technology businesses. LLD is presenting its ventures under a common identity as the Cader family’s business enters another phase of development. The portfolio includes Scope Cinemas, Liberty Cinemas, Next Frame Global, Alhambra Hotels, Food Studio and Cine Digital. Together, these businesses span cinema exhibition and distribution, hotel opera

13 Nov, 2026

CDB Celebrates Seven Wins at SLIM National Sales Awards 2026

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC has secured seven honours at the SLIM National Sales Awards 2026, with employees recognised across frontline, executive, supervisory and sales support roles. The company’s tally comprised two Gold, two Silver, two Bronze and one Merit Award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing’s awards programme. Nuwanthi Buddhadasa received Gold in the Sales Executives – Financial Service Providers category, while Dulanga Gamage won Gold in Other Sales Support Staff

13 Nov, 2026

Behind Every Tire, a Responsibility: GRI Wins Silver for Cleaner Production

Global Rubber Industries has received a Silver Award in the tyre industry’s large manufacturing category at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2026, according to the company. The recognition concerns manufacturing practices and resource use, extending attention beyond the performance of the finished tyre. The awards are organised by the National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka. GRI identifies the category as “Tire Industry Sector – Manufacturing Large”, placing the recognition within a

13 Nov, 2026

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka Welcomes the Festive Season with Its First Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has opened its festive season with a Christmas cake mixing ceremony, bringing preparations and a gathering together at the Colombo hotel. The property presented the occasion as its first ceremony of this kind. The afternoon centred on preparing Christmas cake mixtures, with cocktails accompanying the gathering. Supplied photographs show chefs and guests working around a mixing table, alongside hotel staff and musical performers. Hotel Manager Thakshila Galappat

13 Nov, 2026

Sriyani Dress Point Marks Colombo Debut with a New Fashion Landmark

Sriyani Dress Point opened its first Colombo showroom in Wellawatte on 11 November 2026, extending a retail network previously concentrated in six other Sri Lankan cities. Indian actress Pooja Hegde attended the opening, which introduced the brand’s clothing, homeware and accessories to customers in Colombo 06. The new outlet brings several product categories together across multiple floors, covering everyday clothing, festive wear, wedding shopping and home essentials. Its design includes a cu

13 Nov, 2026

JXG, together with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, launches BREAKTHROUGH to advance national entrepreneur development

Entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka can apply for a share of LKR 70 million through BREAKTHROUGH, a programme launched by JXG and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to fund 20 businesses and support their development. Applications opened on 11 November 2026 and close on 20 January 2027. Individual awards will range from LKR 1 million to LKR 5 million, with allocations based on business requirements, development stage, growth objectives and potential impact. The nationwide programme covers all nine prov

12 Nov, 2026