The much-loved Belihuloya Rest House has reopened as EKHO Belihuloya, marking a new chapter for one of Sri Lanka’s familiar roadside landmarks while preserving the character and nostalgia that have defined it for generations. Set amidst the cool, green landscapes of Belihuloya and beside the flowing waterway that has long been part of its identity,…
The 13th edition of the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards was held on 10 September 2026 at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. It continues to serve as the Society’s flagship platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence across Sri Lanka’s capital markets, with the Awards showcasing the highest standards of professionalism and industry…
Sampath Bank PLC has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reaffirming its position as the leader in responsible banking and creating a sustainable impact on the community and environment. The prestigious award was presented at the Asia-Pacific regional awards ceremony held in Singapore recently….
IESL National Engineering Conference 2026 to Focus on Four National Priorities The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, will hold the National Engineering Conference 2026 on 24 September 2026 from 3.00 p.m. at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The conference will bring together policymakers, senior government officials, engineers, academics, industry leaders, investors and development partners to discuss practical…
By Dr. Thakshila Gowri Samarasekera Consultant Nutrition Physician, Colombo North Teaching Hospital Sri Lanka is going through a major shift in public health. A nationwide study, the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Study, found that nearly one in four adults now has diabetes, and close to one in three has prediabetes. That’s a higher rate…
The George Keyt Foundation (GKF), dedicated to preserving the legacy of modernist painter George Keyt and fostering local art, has announced strategic appointments to its leadership team, bringing together a mix of global academic expertise, corporate leadership, and artistic passion. These enhancements aim to inject fresh expertise and academic depth into the Foundation’s long-term vision….
Christell Luxury Wellness hosted ‘Age Gracefully’, an exclusive evening bringing longevity, preventive health, regenerative medicine, beauty and wellness into the spotlight. Held at The Shoppes at City of Dreams, the event brought together distinguished guests, industry leaders and luxury wellness partners around a critical question that frames our everyday lives: How can we live longer,…
After nine years away from competitive racing, Sri Lankan racer Pasindu Peiris is returning to the track in 2026, marking the return of a competitor who has made his mark in both motorcycle and car racing. Peiris is the only Sri Lankan driver to date to have become a champion in both disciplines, bringing a…
The story of Gal Oya Plantations is not simply about restarting a factory — it is about what disciplined private-sector professionalism can do when it is trusted with a national asset and a community’s future. For nearly a decade, the Hingurana Sugar Factory in Ampara stood as a monument to lost potential. Built in 1959…
Celebrating historic triumphs and unstoppable rise of SLT-MOBITEL Brand Ambassador Rumesh Tharanga on global sport arena SLT-MOBITEL proudly congratulated Brand Ambassador, Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, on his historic back‑to‑back victories which have redefined Sri Lanka’s place in world athletics and set a defining chapter in Sri Lanka’s sporting history. Following his sensational Diamond League Championship Finale…
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