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LB FINANCE SECURES MULTIPLE HONOURS AT THE 60TH TAGS AWARDS
LB Finance PLC reaffirmed its leadership in corporate reporting excellence by securing three prestigious recognitions at the 60th TAGS Annual Report Awards, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), underscoring the company's continued commitment to transparency, accountability, governance, and sustainable value creation.
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February 26, 2026
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60 Australia-based alumni fly in special flight for 96th Ananda and Nalanda clash
A group of 60 alumni residing in Australia arrived at Katunayake Airport late on Tuesday (24) on a special SriLankan Airlines flight to witness the 96th “Suluhitha Sangrama” big match between Ananda and Nalanda Colleges in Colombo.
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February 26, 2026
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HAYLEYS WINS GOLD FOR OVERALL EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE REPORTING AT CA SRI LANKA'S TAGS AWARDS 2025 FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
21 accolades, including 14 Golds across diverse business sectors
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February 26, 2026
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JOHN KEELLS CONSUMER FOODS SECTOR CELEBRATES MULTIPLE WINS AT TAGS AWARDS 2025
The John Keells Consumer Foods Sector (JKCF) has once again demonstrated its leadership in financial reporting excellence, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious CA TAGS Awards 2025.
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February 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 draws international investors, signals sector expansion
DRAWING significant international interest, Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 kicked off with more than a dozen global brands exploring market entry while local brands signed agreements to expand overseas.
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February 26, 2026
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Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%
■ Shipments increase YoY to 20.71 m/kg in Jan. from 19.37 m/kg ■ Average FOB climbs to Rs. 1,821.71 ($ 5.88), up Rs. 98.93 and $ 0.06 YoY ■ All categories record YoY volume gains in January ■ Iraq retains top spot; Türkiye posts 118% surge into second place, Russia third
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February 26, 2026
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Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Competition 2026 kicks off
Initiate to celebrate Sri Lanka's culinary talent in partnership with Chefs Guild of Lanka and Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association
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February 26, 2026
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The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles
WE are standing in the debris of yet another “new era” that promised to save us.
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February 26, 2026
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Daraz Sri Lanka reinforces consumer trust
Holds internal capacity-building workshop with NMRA to enhance regulatory awareness on online sale of health, beauty, and cosmetic products
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February 26, 2026
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WINDFORCE SHINES AT TAGS AWARDS 2025, MARKING A DIAMOND CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE REPORTING
WindForce PLC was honoured at the TAGS Awards 2025 - Grand Finale, held on 12th February 2026 at the Shangri-La Ballroom, Colombo, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, transparency, and leadership in corporate reporting across Sri Lanka.
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February 26, 2026
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Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL
LAND values in the Colombo District continued their upward trajectory in the second half of 2025, with the Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) increasing by 10.6% year-on-year (YoY) to reach 261.9, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said yesterday.
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February 26, 2026
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OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SECURES GOLD AT TAGS AWARDS 2025 AND EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING EXCELLENCE
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka's leading private higher education provider, has been honoured with the Gold Award in the Educational Services category at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025, while also receiving a Certificate of Recognition for its Sustainability Reporting - a dual accolade that reinforces OCB's standing as a national benchmark for service excellence, transparency, and responsible value creation in the higher education sector.
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February 26, 2026
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CARGILLS BANK WINS GOLD AT CA SRI LANKA TAGS AWARDS 2025
Cargills Bank PLC bagged the prestigious Gold Award in the \"Newly Listed Companies\" Category at the Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) held on 12 February 2026.
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February 26, 2026
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HAYLEYS FABRIC PLC WINS MULTIPLE ACCOLADES AT TAGS AWARDS 2025
Hayleys Fabric PLC, a leader in sustainable textile manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, has been recognized with multiple accolades at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025, organized by the CA Sri Lanka.
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February 26, 2026
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SLIIT Team secures Global Title at International Business Plan Competition 2025 in South Korea
THE Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) has achieved a historic international milestone as a team of undergraduate students from the SLIIT Business School secured the World Championship at the International Business Plan Competition (IBPC) 2025, hosted by SolBridge International School of Business of Woosong University in Daejeon, South Korea.
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February 26, 2026
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JAT EARNS BRONZE AT TAGS 2025, AFFIRMING ONGOING COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
JAT Holdings PLC has been awarded the Bronze Award in the Manufacturing Companies category (Group Turnover Rs. 10-50 Bn) at the TAGS Awards 2025, reinforcing the Group's continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and structured governance.
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February 26, 2026
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Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower
PRIME Lands Residencies PLC has secured the historic Otters Club car park property in Colombo 7 through a recently concluded agreement with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), marking one of the most significant residential land acquisitions in the district in recent years.
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February 26, 2026
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SINGER FINANCE PLC SECURES GOLD AWARD AT CA SRI LANKA TAGS AWARDS 2025
SINGER FINANCE PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in corporate reporting excellence by winning the Gold Award for Excellence in Annual Reporting at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025.
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February 26, 2026
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ADVANTIS GROUP CELEBRATES 9TH CONSECUTIVE GOLD WIN AT CA SRI LANKA TAGS AWARDS 2025
Hayleys Advantis, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, secured its ninth consecutive Gold Award in the 'Service Organisations' category at the 2025 TAGS Awards organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to excellence in reporting and governance.
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February 26, 2026
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Legends Enclosure offers premium hospitality at 96th 'Battle of the Maroons'
CRICKET enthusiasts attending the 96th Battle of the Maroons between Ananda and Nalanda will have the opportunity to experience the historic encounter in premium style, with the introduction of an exclusive “Legends Enclosure” at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds.
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February 26, 2026
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CSE ends volatile session in green
A late rally helped the Colombo stock market close in green yesterday after failing to maintain early gains.
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February 26, 2026
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NCE to hold forum on “Business Conversion and Global Reach through Social Media Platforms”
THE National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) is set to hold a pinnacle forum, titled “Business Conversion and Global Reach through Social Media Platforms,’on 10 March from 3:30 p.m. onwards at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.
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February 26, 2026
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Metropolitan Technologies wins 'The Great HR Quiz 2026' Special Category Award
METROPOLITAN Technologies' Human Resources Team emerged winners in the Special Category Award at 'The Great HR Quiz 2026', organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka.
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February 26, 2026
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SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock
Relentless obstructionism is a poor strategy
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February 26, 2026
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AITKEN SPENCE HOTEL HOLDINGS PLC WINS GOLD FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE TIME AT TAGS AWARDS 2025
Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC was recognised as the Gold Award Winner - Hotel Companies (Group Assets Above LKR 10 Bn) for the 6th consecutive year at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025 (Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability) organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
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February 26, 2026
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Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities
THE transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, Hayleys Advantis Ltd., entered into a strategic agreement with Sarens Heavy Lift India Ltd., part of the Belgium-based Sarens Group, a global leader in crane rental and engineered heavy lifting, to collaborate on projects involving the supply and operation of heavy lift cranes and specialised lifting solutions in Sri Lanka and the wider region.
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February 26, 2026
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SL, NZ strengthen trade ties ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2026
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a high-level virtual meeting with the High Commission of New Zealand in Sri Lanka, High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Zealand, and representatives of the Sri Lankan business community in New Zealand to promote greater participation at Sri Lanka Expo 2026 and to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
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February 26, 2026
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TOP SRI LANKAN CORPORATES SHINE AT CA SRI LANKA'S TAGS AWARDS DIAMOND CHAPTER WINNING THE GRAND HONOUR OF EXCELLENCE FOR 2025
As the curtains fell on a landmark celebration of corporate excellence, the prestigious TAGS Awards marked its 60th anniversary with a grand finale that recognised organisations ranging from top corporates to SMEs for their exceptional corporate reporting.
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February 26, 2026
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New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade
FROM 1 January 2026, the UK implemented reforms to its trade preference scheme, the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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February 26, 2026
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CMC corruption probe: Public complaints deadline extended
THE period for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged acts of corruption within the Colombo Municipal Council from 2010 to 2025, has been extended until 16 March 2026.
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