August 15, 2024
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15th August 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO. With over 28 years of extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, Dilshan brings his proven mastery to this new role, enhancing the Group’s leadership team.     Janashakthi Group’s recent strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced […]

July 17, 2024
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5min
First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, was honoured with the “Technology Resilient Company of the Year 2024” award in the capital markets sector at the inaugural Digital Trust Awards 2024, organized by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Sri Lanka. The company states that this recognition showcases their contribution […]

July 9, 2024
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09th July 2024 – Colombo: Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces the appointment of Daniel Alphonsus as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective from 5th of July 2024. Daniel spearheads Daraz’s payments, financial services, and digital goods divisions across South Asia. In addition, he serves on […]

July 2, 2024
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First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, is pleased to announce key appointments to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2024. Veteran banker Rajendra Theagarajah has been appointed as the Chairman. Joining him are Inoshini Perera, Rachini Rajapaksa, and Dilendra Wimalasekere as new members of the Board.     The appointment […]

June 25, 2024
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Janashakthi Group (JXG) and its key subsidiaries, First Capital Holdings, Janashakthi Life, and Orient Finance, were recently honoured for their contributions to Sri Lanka’s digital landscape at the inaugural Digital Trust Awards 2024, organized by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Sri Lanka. This prestigious awards programme aimed to promote innovation and digital […]

May 6, 2024
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06th May 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group (JXG) has appointed Minette Perera and Vishnu Balachandran as Independent, Non-Executive Directors to the Company’s Board of Directors. Minette Perera has a distinguished career as the former Group Finance Director of the MJF Group, where she played a pivotal role in managing finance functions across a vertically integrated tea […]

April 30, 2024
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29th April 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” proudly announces the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. Held on April 26th  and 27th 2024 at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with […]

April 2, 2024
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02nd April 2024 – Colombo: Orient Finance, a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces the appointment of Manohari Abeyesekera as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective from 26th March 2024.     Manohari is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant with over 20 years of post-qualification experience in […]

February 29, 2024
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29th February 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group (JXG), a rapidly emerging conglomerate proudly announces the inauguration of its new corporate office at Mireka Tower, Havelock City. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, symbolizing a transformative shift in workspace culture and fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Chandana de Silva, Chairman […]


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