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November 19, 2024

Customer deposits cross Rs 1.6 Tn Contribution to Government revenue by way of taxes exceeds Rs 25 Bn for 9M Continues to maintains strong capital and liquidity levels Asset quality further strengthened with net stage 3 ratio at 3.32% and provision coverage ratio at 60% HNB Group recorded a PAT of Rs 23.7 Bn growing […]

November 19, 2024

Up to 50% off on ComBank credit and debit card purchases at 4000+ retail outlets this season As festive shopping begins to dominate consumer thoughts, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled its annual year-end discounts bonanza for credit and debit card holders, heralding another season of great bargains. The Bank has announced that 4,000 […]

November 19, 2024

As the first airline to join the global coalition, Emirates harnesses expertise from its cargo arm to help reimagine the future of the frozen foods supply chain Dubai, UAE, November 18, 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to […]

November 18, 2024

BioMar, global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed solutions, partners with Fortude, a global digital solutions company, to transition its operations to Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage. With 17 production facilities across the world, the company has now successfully upgraded its system in four countries to align with its global standard. BioMar’s first engagement […]

November 18, 2024

First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) recorded a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 904 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, demonstrating resilience in a dynamic market environment, compared to Rs. 9.58 billion in the same period of last year. The Group’s net income before operating expenses for the first half […]

November 18, 2024

As the global health community marks World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) from November 18 to 24, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as one of the greatest public health threats of our time. With the theme “Educate. Advocate. Act now,” this year’s campaign calls for an urgent need for action to prevent AMR from advancing into […]

November 18, 2024

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando officially took over as Chairman of People’s Bank on 18th November 2024 at a ceremony held at the bank’s Head Office attended by CEO/GM of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka and the bank’s senior management. Prof. Fernando brings with him over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and higher education. He has […]

November 18, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 18th November 2024: The apex body of the plantation industry in Sri Lanka, The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) issued a statement congratulating President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) on their recent and resounding electoral victory. The Association also extended its congratulations to Samantha Vidyarathna on his […]

November 18, 2024

Women In Need (WIN) – the foremost support and advocacy group for female victims of sexual and gender-based violence in Sri Lanka – has achieved a major milestone in its long-standing activism for justice and safety for Women and Girls in Sri Lanka. After years of persistent advocacy in September this year, a circular was […]

November 18, 2024

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Colombo’s food scene is thriving with fresh concepts, and one such innovation is the ‘Bunwich’ being served by Pango’s Bunwiches. What’s a bunwich? Oshan Samaranayake, the founder at Pango’s, aimed to create something unique and tasty without a long preparation time. They reinvented the sandwich using burger buns. Once butter-toasted and pressed with a yummy […]

HNB records a Group PBT of Rs 38.7 Bn for the first nine months of 2024

ComBank spikes shopping fever with biggest card promo to date

Emirates joins the Move to -15C Coalition

BioMar successfully upgrades systems in Norway, Vietnam, UK, and Australia from Infor M3 on-premise to Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage.

First Capital Holdings PLC shows Strong Performance in the First Half of 2024/25, reflecting Business Resilience

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: A Call to Educate, Advocate, and Act

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando Assumes Duties as the New Chairman of People’s Bank

PA congratulates NPP on resounding victory, calls for balanced long-term policy to secure plantation industry’s sustainability

A Major Step Forward for SGBV Prevention in Sri Lanka

Power of Bun: Pango’s Bunwiches becoming a hot favorite