Paranavitana to be appointed Deputy Media Minister

Sri Lanka High Commission and Zakia Al Mu’een Foundation Collaborate to Promote Staff Well-being

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Zakia Al Mu’een Foundation (ZAM), organised a free comprehensive health check-up camp for its staff and their families on 04 October 2026. The programme provided essential medical services, including general health assessments, eye and dental examinations, ECG testing and routine screenings, highlighting the importance of preventive healthcare and regular health monitoring. The High Commission expressed its sincere apprec

15 Oct, 2026

Flora Tissues and Sri Lanka Sumithrayo opened “The Wall of Unspoken Words” on World Mental Health Day, giving Sri Lanka a place to speak

Flora Tissues and Sri Lanka Sumithrayo have opened a public message wall at Colombo City Centre, inviting visitors to write words they had wanted to share but left unspoken. The Wall of Unspoken Words formed part of their World Mental Health Day programme. Visitors wrote messages on paper serviettes and pinned them to the display, according to the organisers. The activity was intended to encourage expression and draw attention to experiences that people may find difficult to discuss. Visitors

16 Oct, 2026

‘Discover Sri Lanka’ Tourism Promotion Held in Oman

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, organised ‘Discover Sri Lanka’, a promotional forum for travel and tour operators, airlines, social media promoters and journalists, on 7 October 2026 at the Al Falaj Hotel in Muscat. Delivering the opening remarks, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Oman, W.A.K.S. De Alwis, stated that a key priority was to increase visits to Sri Lanka by Omanis and expatriates residing in Oman, highlighting the convenient

15 Oct, 2026