Shangri-La Colombo Appoints Andreas Streiber as General Manager
Andreas Streiber – General Manager, Shangri-La Colombo Shangri-La Colombo is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately. A distinguished hospitality leader with decades of global experience in upscale hotel operations, Andreas brings a proven…
En Vogue 2026: Singer Fashion Academy Brings Emerging Sri Lankan Designers to the Runway
The Kandyan Saree Segment and The Indian Saree Collection The Singer Fashion Academy hosted En Vogue 2026, a runway presentation, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and culture while spotlighting the next generation of Sri Lankan fashion designers. Held for the second time,…
Sri Lanka delegation engages Saudi PIF on investment opportunities
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe met with senior officials of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to discuss potential investment opportunities. The meeting at the PIF headquarters in Riyadh included…
Online scams : China executes Myanmar-based Ming family crime syndicate leaders
China has executed 11 people linked to the powerful Ming family crime syndicate that operated large-scale online scam centres in northern Myanmar, in a major crackdown on transnational cybercrime, state media reported. The executions were carried out after China’s Supreme…
Sri Lanka considers social media and smartphone ban for children
AI Image Sri Lanka is exploring a ban on social media and mobile phone use for children under the age of 12, following a growing global trend of governments intervening to protect young people from online risks. The Minister for…
Sip to Fit hydration app launched to support athlete performance
The “Sip to Fit” mobile application, a new hydration and nutrition tracking tool for athletes, was launchedat the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The app allows users to estimate the amount of water and…
Why were cheques rejected? Minister addresses bounced cheques
Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe clarified the reasons behind reports of bounced cheques issued to compensation beneficiaries under a government housing program. Speaking at an event, the minister said the issue affected a limited number of…
China considering visa-free travel for UK citizens after Xi-Starmer meeting
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday he aims to build a “sophisticated relationship” with China to boost security and trade, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. During the first visit by a British prime minister in eight…
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer
From left: Harendra Uyanage, Chief Creative Officer and Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of the MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), further strengthening the Group’s creative…
Election Commission opens 2026 applications for political party recognition
The Election Commission has invited applications from political parties eligible for recognition in 2026. Applications can be submitted from 28 January to 28 February 2026, along with required documents signed by the party secretary. Forms are available via the Election…