SINGER Fashion Academy Awards 2026 celebrates the achievements of 520 students

SINGER Fashion Academy Awards 2026 celebrates the achievements of 520 students

SINGER Sri Lanka hosted the SINGER Fashion Academy Awards 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) recently, recognising 520 students who had successfully completed professional qualifications in Dressmaking, Machine Embroidery and Fashion Design. The ceremony highlighted the academy’s role in preparing students for opportunities in the fashion and sewing industry. With over 60 years of experience in fashion and sewing education, SINGER Fashion Academy has establi

09 Nov, 2026

Uber Eats comes to Kegalle

Kegalle residents and tourists can now have their favourite meals delivered to their doorstep as Uber Eats expands its services to the city. The launch brings a new level of convenience to everyday dining, allowing people to order from a growing selection of local restaurants and grocery stores, whether it's getting pre-cooked meals for lunch at work, dinner with family or getting ingredients to cook a meal on your own. Kegalle's location on the Colombo-Kandy route makes it a busy centre for lo

09 Nov, 2026

Sampath Bank Introduces One-Stop Housing Loan Hub with 10-Day Processing Target

Sampath Bank has opened a housing loan service centre at its Borella Super Branch, bringing application support, property valuation and legal coordination into one service. The bank said it aims to approve applications within 10 working days, subject to applicants providing complete documentation and meeting its approval requirements. The centre, called Sampath Sevana 360 Hub, will handle enquiries from customers seeking finance to buy, build or renovate a home. Applicants can begin the process

09 Nov, 2026

JAT Holdings Records 36% Revenue Growth in 1H FY26/27, Led by Foreign Operations

JAT Holdings PLC reported revenue of Rs. 7.01 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, up 36% year on year, as overseas operations more than doubled their contribution. Profit after tax increased 27% to Rs. 504 million, according to the company’s results announcement. Profit before tax rose by the same percentage to Rs. 602 million. Local revenue grew 14% to Rs. 4.56 billion, supported mainly by the emulsion category. Foreign operations generated Rs. 2.45 billion, an increase of 115

06 Nov, 2026

JXG (Janashakthi Group) honoured for excellence in professional growth at SLITAD People Development Awards 2025/26

JXG, the Janashakthi Group, and three of its subsidiaries received awards at the SLITAD People Development Awards 2025/26, recognising their employee learning and development practices. JXG and First Capital Holdings PLC each received Gold awards, while Janashakthi Finance PLC and Janashakthi Insurance PLC received Silver awards at the ceremony at Marino Beach Hotel in Colombo. Daily FT The awards are organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development to assess how organisations

06 Nov, 2026

Atlas Axillia and Nalanda College launch Tinkering Lab to Nurture Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Atlas Axillia and Nalanda College have opened a Tinkering Lab at the school’s Innovation Center in Colombo, providing facilities for students to develop practical science, technology and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative is supported by technical expertise from India’s Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, with facilitation by the Indian High Commission, according to the partners. Located in the Nalanda College Centenary Building, the lab combines science, technology, engineering and

06 Nov, 2026