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TruePass Launches Sri Lanka-Built Digital Identity Platform as Leading Publishers Unite to Shape the Future of Digital Media

TruePass Media Alliance brings together some of Sri Lanka's leading publishers on a first-of-its-kind shared identity platform, built around trusted audiences, first-party data and new audience-based revenue opportunities TruePass, a Sri Lankan-built digital identity and authentication platform designed for the publishing ecosystem, was officially unveiled in Colombo on 17 September. The first platform of its kind in Sri Lanka to connect an entire ecosystem of publishers through a single, share

29 Sep, 2026

A Milestone Achievement: Barista Coffee Lanka Celebrates Its First-Ever NVQ Level 4 Graduation Ceremony

Seventeen trainees graduated from Barista Coffee Lanka’s first NVQ Level 4 programme at a ceremony held at the RNH Auditorium in Colombo on 22 September. The graduation follows several years of development for the company’s training programme. Barista Coffee Lanka introduced its Barista Certificate Level Programme in 2021 to provide practical hospitality skills and a route into work. It subsequently gained recognition at NVQ Level 3 and then Level 4. The company offers the training without cou

29 Sep, 2026

Inaugural I See You Gala Welcomes 300 Guests and Launched a New Annual Tradition of Purpose

Infinite Grace Foundation’s inaugural I SEE YOU Gala brought more than 300 guests together in Colombo and generated LKR 2.6 million through a live auction, according to the organisation. The event also raised funds through ticket sales, pledges and donations. Its auction featured six lots, including jewellery donated by Colombo Jewellery Stores, Abdeen Jewellers, Vogue Jewellers and Tiesh. The remaining lots included a sensory panel from The Treehouse International and a commemorative plaque s

29 Sep, 2026

The Italian Table: An Evening of Italian Gastronomy at Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection

Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection will host an Italian dining event at its L’incontro restaurant on 17 October 2026, beginning at 6.30 pm. The Italian Table will open with a sommelier masterclass led by Wellington Muromba. Guests will be introduced to a selection of drinks and learn about their origins, flavour profiles and the principles behind pairing them with food. A five-course Italian dinner prepared by chef Chaminda Kumara will follow. Each course will have a selected pairing

29 Sep, 2026

Seylan Bank Islamic Banking Unit Secures Three Prestigious SLIBFI Awards for Excellence in Islamic Finance

Seylan Bank’s Islamic Banking Unit has reported three honours at the SLIBFI Awards 2025/2026, including two awards for financing energy and agricultural projects. The bank received gold in the Deal of the Year category for financing a 10-megawatt solar power project and bronze in the same category for financing a broiler farm expansion project. Its third honour was an Individual Merit Award in the Rising Personality of the Year (Male) category. The solar project is intended to supply electrici

29 Sep, 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka: Redesigning the Colombo Experience for a New Era of Tourism

City of Dreams Sri Lanka is positioning its Colombo complex as an integrated destination, bringing hotels, dining, shopping, entertainment, events and gaming together at one property. The development includes the Cinnamon Life and NÜWA hotels, alongside The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Its retail spaces bring fashion, jewellery, wellness, food and lifestyle businesses into the complex, giving guests places to visit beyond their hotels. Event facilities are another part of the offering.

29 Sep, 2026