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Strengthening climate accountability through global carbon accounting standards

Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced its official membership in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), marking a significant milestone in the Company’s sustainability journey and…

  • Siyapatha Finance joins PCAF with 770+ global institutions
  • Company measures and discloses GHG emissions via PCAF framework
  • CEO Mathisha Hewavitharana aims for sustainability in operations

Ammunition cache found in old Kandy bungalow

By S.K. Samaranayake Workers carrying out maintenance work at an old elite bungalow in Kahapathwela, within the Galagedara Police Division, unearthed a cache of 3,711 rounds of ammunition, including…

  • Workers found 3,711 rounds of ammunition in old Kandy bungalow.
  • Businessman reported discovery to Galagedara Police.
  • Police investigating origin and concealment of ammunition.

Union Assurance secures multiple national-level awards at NAFLIA 2026

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing four national level accolades at the 17th consecutive National…

  • Union Assurance wins 4 national awards at NAFLIA 2026
  • Charith Abeywardana wins Gold for Best Bancassurance Sales Supervisor/Team Leader
  • Two Bronze Awards awarded to NTB Channel team members

National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited issues milestone 2,000th Credit Guarantee to Commercial Bank

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reinforced its market leadership under the National Credit Guarantee Scheme, having disbursed the highest total loan amount among all participating financial…

  • NCGIL issues 2,000th credit guarantee to Commercial Bank of Ceylon
  • Commercial Bank disburses highest total loan amount under National Credit Guarantee Scheme
  • Bank supports MSMEs, focusing on women-led businesses through Liya Shakthi scheme

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