Navy seizes consignment of smuggled dry ginger off Kalpitiya

Otherland Hotels makes its debut in Galle

Otherland Hotels has opened its first hotel property in Galle, bringing 66 accommodation units together with dining, music and locally organised experiences on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, according to the operator. Otherland Galle officially opened on 12 October on Matara Road, approximately 400 metres from Dewata Beach and 2.8 kilometres from Galle Fort. The venture was founded by Rishi Sreedharan, Samarth Gowda and Emanuel Siddhartha in partnership with Beryll Group. The accommodation compri

14 Oct, 2026

Sampath Bank only Sri Lankan Bank recognised for AI Innovation at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards

Sampath Bank reports receiving a Special Appreciation Award for artificial intelligence and machine-learning implementation at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2026 in New Delhi. The bank identifies the Indian Chamber of Commerce as the organiser of the regional awards, which cover financial institutions across the BIMSTEC countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Its announcement links the recognition to applying data and technology in bankin

14 Oct, 2026

SLT-MOBITEL Launches ‘SMART AI’ South Asia’s First AI Token Credit Based Platform

SLT-MOBITEL has launched SMART AI, a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence tools through purchased token credits, with Sinhala and Tamil-oriented features. Under the company’s announced pricing, 10,000 token credits cost Rs.749. New users receive 1,000 free token credits when they register. The service is aimed at students, creators, entrepreneurs and businesses. SLT-MOBITEL presents the credit system as an alternative to maintaining separate accounts and paid subscriptions acros

14 Oct, 2026

Yamamoto Motor Corporation Introduces VOGE Experience Centre to Sri Lankan Riders.

Yamamoto Motor Corporation has opened a VOGE motorcycle experience centre in Bambalapitiya, offering product displays, customer assistance and after-sales support for Sri Lankan riders. The company, which identifies itself as VOGE’s authorised local agent, announced the opening in a statement dated 9 October. The facility is intended to give prospective buyers a place to examine the motorcycles and their features before making purchasing decisions. Among the models highlighted is the VOGE R 12

14 Oct, 2026

JETOUR continues expansion with an all-new showroom at Colombo City Centre

JETOUR has opened its second Sri Lankan showroom at Colombo City Centre, with distributor Euro Motors planning further locations in Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Ratnapura and Kandy. The new showroom displays the JETOUR T2 and T1 sport utility vehicles and provides a location for prospective customers to examine the models’ design, technology and features. Euro Motors presents the Colombo City Centre opening as part of its expansion of the brand’s local sales presence. The location is intended to

13 Oct, 2026

Leading Beyond Borders: Empowering Leaders Through Global Sustainability Expertise

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants are offering an online sustainability qualification to directors and senior executives in Sri Lanka. The Certificate in Sustainability Strategy and Management focuses on incorporating sustainability into organisational strategy, governance and business decisions. SLID describes the programme as self-directed, with approximately 20 to 25 hours of learning and certification by ACCA upon completion. ACCA’s

13 Oct, 2026