Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Participates in the 12th EU–Sri Lanka Inter-Parliamentary Meeting in Belgium

MAS marks 20 years of sustainability leadership through Eco Go Beyond sustainable schools programme

MAS Holdings is marking 20 years of its Eco Go Beyond Sustainable Schools Programme, which the company says has reached more than 377,000 students across 250 schools. Launched in 2006 in partnership with the education ministry, the programme works with schools in communities connected to MAS. Its activities seek to help students identify environmental and social challenges and develop responses within their schools and surrounding communities. MAS said the programme had evolved from school-ba

20 Oct, 2026

Sampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles Introduce New Customer-Centric Mobility Solutions

Recognising the growing demand for accessible vehicle ownership solutions and the need for customers to secure trusted automotive products and competitive financing through a single partnership, Sampath Bank PLC and David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited recently entered into a strategic collaboration to deliver greater affordability, convenience and value. David Pieris Automobiles, the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group, represents a diverse portfolio of passenger vehicles, SU

20 Oct, 2026

Hayleys Mobility Appoints Chithrasumana Motors as Its 11th Authorised Sales Distributor

Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has appointed Chithrasumana Motors as an authorised sales distributor in Malabe. Located at No. 506, 7th Lane, Malabe, Chithrasumana Motors offers customers access to Hayleys Mobility’s portfolio, comprising OMODA & JAECOO, KAIYI and SRM. The range includes electric, hybrid and petrol-powered vehicles, catering to diverse passenger and commercial transport needs, from everyday commuting and family travel to business operatio

20 Oct, 2026

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