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Goumet Galle 2024: Culinary extravaganza resumes
Gourmet Galle, the culinary festival that has been tantalizing taste buds since its inception, has revealed its exciting line-up of international chefs coming to Galle until the end of March. This year promises an exquisite array of culinary gurus each weekend featuring two exclusive events—an immersive masterclass and a delectable dinner, set against the picturesque […]
Dialog Enterprise joins CIO CONFLUENCE 2024 as exclusive enterprise connectivity partner
The Banks’ Chief Information Officers Forum (BCIOF) of Sri Lanka, the largest C-level forum in the banking and financial industry in Sri Lanka, comes together to host the highly anticipated CIO Confluence for 2024. The Conference will be held on Tuesday, 27 February, at the Shangri-La Colombo and will bring together CIOs and both locally […]
99x unveils futuristic engineering frameworks at annual ‘99x Day’ gathering
99x, the renowned global product engineering company, kicked off its annual event, themed ‘Poised for the Extraordinary’ at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The gathering served as a platform to unveil several innovative frameworks to create a dynamic change within the digital product engineering landscape, enhancing both customer and developer experiences. The event saw key personalities […]
Eran questions Speaker under Point of Order
Eran Wickramaratne, Member of Parliament of SJB, questioned the Speaker by raising a question under the standing orders, whether the Constitutional Assembly, which has been established as an independent institution, has approved the rules for approving Bills adhering to proper methods. He also questioned whether the Secure Transactions Bill, which was taken for debate in […]
US Under Secretary Concludes Visit: Emphasizes Freedom of Expression for Transparent Governance
Liz Allen, the first U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy to visit Sri Lanka, concluded a historic three-day trip to Colombo (February 17-19), during which she interacted with young leaders, entrepreneurs, content creators, civil society, and journalists to reaffirm U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and long-term prosperity. In a meeting with […]
SJB not accepting Online Safety Bill which restricts media freedom as legislation duly passed: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne said that the main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawega, did not accept the legislation on Online Safety Act as passed in Parliament as it was processed without following due process of passing a bill in the parliament. Therefore we urge the government to cancel this piece of legislation on Online safety Bill which is […]
FAO’s Director-General Arrives in Sri Lanka to Inaugurate UN FAO Conference
FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, arrived on Sunday in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to participate in the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. Government Ministers and Heads of Delegations from as many as 46 Member Nations are gathering in Colombo for the event. Sri Lanka is hosting […]
Atlas empowers schoolchildren to conquer their dreams through joyful learning
Inspiring education for over 60 years, Atlas has been a cherished foundation in turning students’ dreams into vibrant realities by infusing joy into their learning experiences. Atlas has gone beyond its role as a leading stationery provider in Sri Lanka, offering a holistic learning experience to schoolchildren. Over the years, Atlas has tirelessly worked towards […]
”s art competition 2023
Siddhalepa, the esteemed Ayurvedic entity in the island, celebrated the resounding success of its ninth annual Kekulu Children’s Art Competition, culminating in a splendid award ceremony on January 21, 2024, at the J.R. Jayawardene Center. The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Chief Guest Mr. Douglas Alliston, Managing Director of Fragrance Oils, along […]
PetDoc wins gold and silver at NBQSA National ICT Awards
PetDoc, the trailblazer in pet health services in Sri Lanka, is thrilled to announce its recent achievements at the NBQSA National ICT Awards 2023. Recognizing PetDoc’s unwavering commitment to excellence, the prestigious Gold Award in the Health and Well-being category and the Silver Award in the Best Startup category have been bestowed upon the organization. […]
Sri Lanka Embraces Indian Tourists with Virtual Launch of UPI Transactions via LankaQR
In a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch event marked the introduction of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through LankaQR this afternoon (12). The initiative, spearheaded by a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd, promises […]
Police warn against improper leasing practices; court order mandated for repossession upon resistance
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a directive to all officers, highlighting concerns regarding the improper acquisition of vehicles and equipment through leasing companies and finance companies. The Finance Leasing Act, No. 56 of 2000 details specific steps for repossessing leased equipment, including notifying authorities and obtaining court orders when necessary. The IGP […]