‘Teardrop Nation’ Brings Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence History to the Screen

‘Teardrop Nation’ Brings Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence History to the Screen

A four-part documentary series examining Sri Lanka’s post-independence political and conflict history was launched at Scope Cinemas Multiplex at Colombo City Centre on 8 October. Titled “Teardrop Nation”, the series was developed over six years by Project 72 under project director Sarah Kabir. Deputy Minister Bimal Rathnayake attended the launch as chief guest, according to the organisers. The production combines historical accounts, expert perspectives and personal experiences to explore the

12 Oct, 2026

Cenmetrix and NOLIMIT Drive Sri Lanka’s RFID Shift in Retail

Sri Lankan fashion retailer NOLIMIT has introduced a radio-frequency identification self-checkout system at its flagship store at One Galle Face in Colombo. The installation was developed with technology company Cenmetrix and allows several tagged products to be read together at a checkout point. Unlike conventional barcode scanning, the system uses RFID tags to identify compatible items without scanning each barcode separately. NOLIMIT says the change is intended to reduce checkout times and

12 Oct, 2026

Sri Lanka promotes export and investment opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027 promotional event in Rome

Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Rome has held a promotional programme for Sri Lanka Expo 2027, presenting export and investment opportunities to Italian businesses and trade representatives. The event introduced the exhibition as a platform for Sri Lankan exporters, overseas buyers and prospective investors. Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is scheduled for Colombo from 14 to 17 January, according to the organisers. Presentations covered commercial sectors promoted by Sri Lanka and opportunities for companies inter

12 Oct, 2026

SDB bank appoints banking veteran Manoj Akmeemana as Chief Executive Officer

SDB bank has appointed Manoj Akmeemana as chief executive officer, placing the career banker in charge of the institution’s operations and strategic direction. The bank said Akmeemana brings more than three decades of experience in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, including work in retail banking, corporate banking, risk, recoveries and institutional management. Before joining SDB bank, he held senior positions at other financial institutions, according to the announcement. The release presents h

12 Oct, 2026

BYD Brings RACCO to Sri Lanka Following Strong Japan Debut

BYD and authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have launched the RACCO electric kei car in Sri Lanka following its introduction in Japan. The companies presented the vehicle simultaneously in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. They describe Sri Lanka as the first market outside Japan to receive the model and the three-city event as a first for the local motor industry. RACCO was designed for Japan’s kei-car category, which places limits on vehicle dimensions and performance. Its compact exterior an

12 Oct, 2026

Hayleys Fentons Recognised at Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026

Hayleys Fentons has received recognition at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for employment practices intended to support women’s participation and career progression. The engineering company says it provides access to technical, leadership and professional-development programmes, with promotion and remuneration determined by capability, experience and performance. Its employment measures include flexible working arrangements, parental-leave provisions and childcare support. H

12 Oct, 2026