Taking Sri Lankan Music to the World: Dilanjan Seneviratne on Yohani’s Historic Ziro Festival Performance

DFCC Bank-Powered 1333 Bikeathon Concludes on World Suicide Prevention Day, Taking the 1333 Lifeline Across Sri Lanka

The DFCC Bank-powered 1333 Bikeathon concluded at Viharamahadevi Park on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day, after riders travelled 1,333 kilometres across Sri Lanka over 13 days to raise awareness of mental wellbeing, suicide prevention and the support available through 1333. Organised annually by the CCC Foundation, the Bikeathon uses a nationwide journey to encourage conversations around mental health and help communities recognise when someone may need support. As the riders travel

23 Sep, 2026

ITC Ratnadipa Welcomes Chef Prakhar Srivastava to Lead the Next Chapter of Avartana in Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa Colombo has welcomed Chef Prakhar Srivastava as Sous Chef at Avartana, marking a new chapter for the restaurant as it continues its progressive interpretation of South Indian cuisine. Chef Prakhar’s association with Avartana began in 2024 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai, where he joined as Junior Sous Chef. In Colombo, he will oversee the restaurant’s day-to-day culinary operations while maintaining Avartana’s approach to modern South Indian dining. A graduate in Culinary Arts from the In

23 Sep, 2026

SLIM DIGIS 2.6: Celebrating the Ideas, Innovation and Impact Shaping the Future of Digital

SLIM DIGIS 2.6, themed “Mission to Extraordinary”, marks a new chapter for Sri Lanka’s digital marketing industry by opening the platform to international participants for the first time. The latest edition received more than 550 entries, reflecting the growing scale and diversity of Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem. The international participation also creates an opportunity for local campaigns, brands and professionals to be recognised alongside global standards. Judging was conducted by a pane

23 Sep, 2026

Sysco LABS Marks Second GLO Graduation with Student-Led Impact Projects Across Sri Lanka

Sysco LABS has celebrated the graduation of the second phase of its GLO (Guiding Leadership & Outreach) programme at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo. The programme was delivered in partnership with the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) and Global Learning Lab (GLL). Built around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GLO combines leadership development, communication, systems thinking, teamwork and sustainable impact projects. The programme aims to help part

23 Sep, 2026

Sprite Heat Down Festival brings a wave of music, water and summer fun to Panadura

Panadura is set to turn up the fun and turn down the heat as Sprite brings its Heat Down Festival to the Panadura Beach Park on Sunday, 27 September, from 2pm onwards. Designed as a high-energy beach experience, the festival will bring together water-based fun, interactive activities, music and plenty of opportunities for festivalgoers to cool off. Among the highlights is a chance for eight lucky participants to experience an unforgettable helicopter ride, adding an aerial thrill to an already

23 Sep, 2026

Nations Trust Bank advances business dialogue through ‘Beyond Ordinary - Nations Business Advisory’ platform

Nations Trust Bank continues to bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs through Beyond Ordinary - Nations Business Advisory, a knowledge-sharing platform focused on economic insights, expert perspectives and business connections to support informed decision-making. The latest edition was held in Kandy, bringing together business leaders and entrepreneurs for discussions on economic trends, tax developments and factors shaping Sri Lanka’s evolving business environment. The event also p

23 Sep, 2026