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IDL Reopens Renovated MOH Office, Kaduwela, in a Gesture of Community Commitment

International Distillers Limited (IDL) ceremonially reopened the newly renovated Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office, Kaduwela, on 6th May 2026, in a meaningful affirmation of the Company's long-standing commitment to the community it calls home. The event was graced by IDL Chairman Mohan Tissanayagam, Deputy Chairperson Indhu Selvaratnam, Chief Executive Officer Janek Jayasekara, Executive Director Dr. Kemal de Soysa, and the Company's senior leadership team.  Dr. Chandana Pathberiya,Medic

18 Jun, 2026

ChoKoLAATe Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer 2026 Celebrates The Next Generation of Sri Lankan Fashion Talent

An evening of creativity, innovation, and elegance unfolded at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra Colombo, as the highly anticipated grand finale of the ChoKoLAATe Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer (MDFD) 2026 competition concluded in spectacular fashion. Bringing together some of Sri Lanka’s most promising emerging designers, the event once again reaffirmed its reputation as one of the country’s most influential platforms for nurturing the future of fashion. Founded by Michelle Gunesekara, Managing

19 Jun, 2026

"Lankakonect" Complaint Management Mobile Application launched for Sri Lankan Migrant Workers on International Domestic Workers' Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, together with Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and  the International Labour Organization (ILO), today (15 June 2026),  commemorated the International Domestic Workers' Day with the official launch of "LankaKonect", a Complaint Management Application (CMA) designed to strengthen protection, improve complaint management, and enhance access to support services for Sri Lankan migrant workers worldwide. The Application w

18 Jun, 2026