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JKH Group Adds Cinnamon Hotels CEO Hishan Singhawansa to Hotel Boards

Hishan Singhawansa, Chief Executive Officer of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, has been appointed to the Boards of John Keells Holdings Group hotel companies Trans Asia Hotels PLC and Asian Hotels and Properties PLC. The two companies operate Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside, respectively. He will serve as a Non Independent Non Executive Director. Singhawansa leads Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, steering the brand’s vision of showcasing the best of Sri Lankan hospitality with style and elegance

11 Jan, 2026

US Military Forces Strike Islamic State Targets in Syria

The United States and its partner forces have carried out large scale military strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria, according to the US Central Command. The strikes were ordered by US President Donald Trump on Saturday as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched in response to a deadly Islamic State attack on US forces in Syria on December 13. Central Command said the operation aims to counter terrorism and protect US and allied personnel in the region. Central Command state

11 Jan, 2026

Singer Revamps Maharagama Service Centre

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has officially launched its newly revamped Maharagama Service Centre, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional after-sales service and an enhanced customer experience. Strategically redesigned and relocated within Maharagama, the upgraded facility marks a key milestone in Singer’s ongoing mission to raise service standards across the country. Mahesh Wijewardene, Group Managing Director of Singer Group of Companies, commented, "The newly renovated Mahar

07 Jan, 2026