New biography traces Major General Milinda Peiris’ journey from the battlefield to military diplomacy, Army leadership and the remarkable development of KDU When the Kantale Tank bund breached on 20 April 1986, sabotage was widely suspected. Captain Milinda Peiris, then serving in the area, witnessed the disaster unfolding. As floodwaters swept across the surrounding region,…
Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery successfully conducted its annual blood donation campaign for the 10th consecutive year recently, in collaboration with Rotary Colombo East, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community wellbeing and lifesaving humanitarian initiatives.The campaign was held on 16th August at the Nithyakalyani Jewellery premises bringing together donors, volunteers and supporters for a collective effort aimed…
World Rankings Competition status places Colombo Marathon on the World Athletics Global Calendar, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan athletics as preparations advance Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Colombo Marathon 2026 has achieved a significant milestone for Sri Lankan athletics, with its application validated by World Athletics and the…
Continuing its journey of bringing quality bakery products and delightful experiences closer to customers across Sri Lanka, Bake Bar, under Group Future Life Holdings, opened its newest store at Makola on 7 August 2026. This marks another significant milestone in Bake Bar’s growing presence across the country, offering customers in the area and surrounding communities…
Union Bank has been recognised at the Satyn Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for the second consecutive time, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where women are empowered to lead, grow and thrive. Thishani Dissanayake, Vice President Marketing said “Union Bank continues to support and empower women at every level providing diverse…
Kings Hospital Colombo has introduced the SSI Mantra 3.0 robotic surgical system, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced, minimally invasive procedures and expanding local access to precision-led surgical care. The addition marks a significant step in the hospital’s efforts to align its clinical capabilities with international surgical standards. By integrating robotic-assisted technology into its operating…
Huawei’s E-band microwave product RTN 3800 has won the 2026 iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award for its innovative all-in-one design and exceptional performance. Judges recognized the solution for its site simplicity, 12.5 Gbps ultra-large capacity, and elevated high-reliability transmission, capabilities that are key to efficient 5G deployment and network stability. The dual…
The new platform brings apartment payments, facility bookings, visitors, parcels and resident complaints into a single digital system. Surge Global, a digital consultancy that designs and builds technology products and digital systems for businesses, launched Surge.apartments, an end-to-end apartment management platform built for property developers, management committees, homeowner associations and property managers. Surge.apartments is designed…
Gapstars, Sri Lanka’s leading software development and IT talent partner to more than 75 leading European enterprises and scale ups, has been ranked fourth in the technology industry in the Great Place To Work Sri Lanka 2026 awards. It is one of three Great Place To Work recognitions the Group has won this year, alongside…
Green Lanka Towers owned Green Lanka Property Developer (Pvt) Ltd (GLPL), a prominent fixture in Sri Lanka’s commercial real estate market for over 3 decades, has officially entered a new phase of growth defined by strategic equity restructuring, potential capital raising and portfolio expansion. The company has solidified its balance sheet through capital optimization, securing…
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