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DIMO Healthcare has installed a Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T MRI scanner at Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda, describing it as Sri Lanka's first MRI system equipped with the manufacturer's Deep Resolve artificial intelligence technology. The
The Ceylon Motor Traders' Association has urged the Government to abolish a 15% depreciation allowance on used vehicle imports in the forthcoming budget, citing estimated revenue losses of Rs. 120 billion by September 2026. The association, affiliat
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon participated in the Nations Day Festival, organised by the City of Beirut in downtown Beirut on 23 October 2026, alongside numerous embassies in a celebration of cultural diversity and international friendship. Th
Globamed (Pvt) Ltd, a newly established medical tourism and healthcare travel company in Sri Lanka, is set to introduce a comprehensive approach to international healthcare travel, with a long-term vision of positioning Sri Lanka as one of the leadin
Janashakthi Finance PLC marked Customer Service Week 2026 under the theme 'Extra Mile', organising customer engagements and staff recognition activities during its 45th anniversary year. The company, a subsidiary of JXG, or Janashakthi Group, used t
An Australian circus musical, Once Upon a Christmas - The Greatest Xmas Show, is scheduled for 10-12 December at City of Dreams in Colombo, with ticket sales opening on 1 November 2026. Ceilao Enterprises is bringing the production to Sri Lanka thro
Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has received a Silver Award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) People Development Awards 2025/26, recognising the Company's commitment to nurturing talent,
SLIIT co-hosted the third International Conference on Data Mining and Information Security on 7 and 8 October 2026, bringing together academics, researchers and industry professionals to discuss developments in computing research. The conference, kn
Arpico Supercentre, the flagship retail brand of Richard Pieris Group, one of Sri Lanka's largest and most diversified conglomerates, is set to welcome the festive season with its highly anticipated Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony 2026, celebrating ti
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant established under the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project was declared open for public use in Kiwlekada of Thanthirimale, Anuradhapura on 29 October 2026. The facility aims to resolve a long-standing shortage o
Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility segment of Hayleys Fentons Limited, a member of the Hayleys Group, has entered Sri Lanka's two-wheeler market with the opening of its CFMOTO flagship showroom at 200, Deans Road, Colombo 10. Bringing together
Esna Holidays, a prominent and established company in the travel industry, has acquired Mackinnons Travels from John Keells Holdings PLC, bringing one of Sri Lanka's longest-established travel management companies under the ownership of Esna Group.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, met with the President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Gürsel Baran, on 28 October 2026 during his official visit to Türkiye. The discussions centered on st
The MAXXIS Annual Awards Night, themed "MAXXIS Champions of Champions 2025", was held on 23rd of October 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Shangri-La Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, under the distinguished patronage of Mr. Kenny, Section Manager, MAXXIS In
Hemas Hospital Wattala brought together medical specialists, patients, survivors and healthcare stakeholders for a clinical symposium focused on breast health, early detection and cancer care. Held under the theme "Empowering Care, Awareness & Hope"
DFCC Bank hosted representatives of Bhutan Development Bank Limited and the Asian Development Bank's Bhutan Resident Mission for a five-day exchange on inclusive finance, enterprise development and sustainable funding, according to the bank. The pro
A group of university students participated in a training programme on hydrography and marine geospatial information at the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) in Colombo on 27 October 2026. The session was attended by 14 students from th
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, met with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, Dr. Serdar Çam in Ankara on 27 October 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, held bilateral discussions with the Deputy Minister of Trade of Türkiye, Mustafa Tuzcu, in Ankara on 27 October 2026. The talks centered on enhancing bilateral
Sri Lanka promoted business events, leisure travel and wellness tourism through two pavilions at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore from 21 to 23 October, according to the Sri Lankan High Commission. The exhibition took place at the Sands Expo and Conventio
