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CSE gains nearly three-and-half-year high

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By Hiran H.Senewiratne

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday remained resilient reaching a near three-and-half-year high with above average turnover. The market was positive and not so bullish because the number of volumes have increased sans major price appreciations, stock market analysts said.

Amid those developments Asiri Hospitals, Expolanka and Hemas Group are driven by speculations owing to the Covid 19 vaccine, which all three entities are major players where the vaccine is concerned.

Both indices moved upwards. All Share Price Index up 26.08 points and S and P SL20 moved up 11 points. The turnover stood at Rs 3 billion with two crossings. Those crossings reported in Sanasa Development Bank, which crossed 702,000 shares to the tune of Rs 39.8 million and its share price traded at Rs 56.50 and Dipped Products 107,000 shares crossed for Rs 37.5 million and its share prices traded at Rs 350.

In the retail market top five companies that mainly contributed to the turnover were Browns Investment Rs 489 million (114 million shares traded), Expolanka Rs 259 million (8.9 million shares traded), Asiri Hospitals Rs 198 million (5.8 million shares traded), JKH Rs 184 million (1.2 million shares traded) and Hemas Holdings Rs 132 million (1.3 million shares). During the day 187 million share volume changed hands in 21346 transactions.

Sri Lanka rupee was bid around 186 to the US dollars with no offers, in intra -day trading on December 31, with activity muted amid market participants said, while bond yields were flat.

There had been spot trades around 185.50 to the US dollar. Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said it would take aggressive action to keep a rupee peg to the US dollar around Rs.185. Sri Lanka however has excess liquidity in money markets.



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Pasans Rent a Car honoured at Iconic Awards 2025 in Thailand

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Managing Director Dr. Pasan Nalinda Hiripitiyage receiving the award

Pasans Rent a Car (Pvt) Ltd was recently honoured as The Excellent Car Rentals and Tour Service Provider of the Year at the Iconic Awards 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand. Managing Director, Dr. Pasan Nalinda Hiripitiyage received the award. Established in 2002 as a modest vehicle rental service, Pasans Rent a Car has today grown into a national name in travel and transport. Headquartered in Malabe, they cater to a wide range of clients such as private customers, tourists, and private and Government institutions including Ministries.

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Medihelp Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals Group-India announce strategic clinical collaboration

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Exchanging of the MOU by Jithu Jose (Vice President - International Division of Apollo Hospitals) (Second from Right) and Nishantha Jayamanne (Chief Operating Officer - Medihelp Hospitals Group) (Extreme Right), Dr. Elankumaran K. (Head of the Liver Transplant Program - Apollo Hospitals - Chennai) (Extreme Left), Dr. Appaji Krishan (Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon - Apollo Hospitals - Chennai) (Second From Left)

Medihelp Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals Group-India have announced a strategic clinical collaboration during a grand ceremony at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The MOU outlines a framework for clinical collaboration, focusing on knowledge sharing, advanced specialty care, preventive health initiatives, and continuous professional development. This partnership aims to elevate clinical standards in Sri Lanka by introducing global best practices through joint programs, telemedicine, second-opinion services, and medical education.

The agreement was signed and exchanged by Nishantha Jayamanne, Chief Operating Officer of Medihelp Hospitals, and Jithu Jose, Vice President – International Division of Apollo Hospitals. Nishantha welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized the importance of such collaborations in light of the escalating disease burden and changing disease patterns. Jithu Jose remarked, “At Apollo Hospitals, we are committed to the principle that access to high-quality healthcare should transcend geographical boundaries. We are proud to be part of this collaborative initiative to strengthen the ties between the medical communities of India and Sri Lanka.”

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Union Assurance leads fight against diabetes with nationwide ‘Suwamaga’ initiative

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Union Assurance, a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s private life insurance sector, is playing an increasingly proactive role in addressing the country’s rising diabetes crisis. As part of its commitment to corporate citizenship, the company has launched Suwamaga, an impactful CSR programme aimed at combating the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a particular focus on diabetes.

Senath Jayatilake, Chief Executive Officer at Union Assurance, explained that the company’s corporate responsibility approach stems from its new brand vision, which is centered around empowering human progress by protecting what matters most. He emphasized that this vision is aligned with the company’s dedication to strengthening not only financial stability but also the emotional, physical, and community well-being of Sri Lankans. “As part of our strategic direction, we recognized the severe impact of NCDs, particularly diabetes, on the nation’s social and economic progress,” Jayatilake noted.

The Suwamaga programme launched in 2024, under the Ministry of Health’s collaboration, includes a Mobile Screening Unit, which has already screened over 26,000 individuals across Sri Lanka, from urban centers to rural communities. The mobile unit offers free diabetes screenings, followed by personalized medical advice, empowering the public to take charge of their health. Mahen Gunarathna, Chief Marketing Officer at Union Assurance, shared, “The screenings have revealed alarming results. Approximately 15% of participants were recommended for further testing, with 12% diagnosed with diabetes for the first time. These screenings have proven essential for early intervention.”

The gravity of the diabetes crisis in Sri Lanka was further highlighted by Dhanya Wijesuriya, Vice President of the Sri Lanka Diabetes Association. “Diabetes is a silent killer in Sri Lanka, affecting an alarming portion of the population,” she said, stressing that early detection is key to preventing the disease from progressing. “Pre-diabetes is reversible, but once diabetes is diagnosed, it’s a lifelong condition. Tragically, half of those affected remain unaware until complications arise.”

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