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Colombo Marathon 2026 Sets Course to Become Sri Lanka’s Premier International City Marathon!

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, together with some of Sri Lanka’s leading organisations, today launched the Colombo Marathon 2026, an ambitious international sporting event that aims to establish Colombo as Sri Lanka’s premier international city marathon. The official launch, held on 4 August at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, brought together government dignitaries, sponsors, partners and media to announce the inaugural marathon, which is set to take place on 13 September 2026 under the th

06 Aug, 2026

Charana TV of SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV Wins ‘Best Educational Programme’ at the 31st Sumathi Awards

Charana TV, a television channel of SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, was recently recognised at the prestigious 31st Sumathi Awards 2026, winning the 'Best Educational Programme' award under the Best Social Media Awards category. The award was presented for ‘Seethala Ithala’, one of Sri Lanka's leading youth talk shows, which provides young people with a platform to speak on issues of importance to them. Through ‘Seethala Ithala’, Charana TV has created a significant stage for young people to express their o

07 Aug, 2026

Award-winning Vietjet launches August Double Day Sale with fares to Vietnam from USD90

Just days before its inaugural Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City flight, Vietjet’s much-awaited Double Day Sale is back. The 8.8 promotion is offering Eco tickets from USD90 one way (inclusive of taxes and fees) on the route, discounts of up to 30% on premium fares, and 50% off pre-ordered meal combos, giving Sri Lankan travellers an ideal opportunity to plan their trips to Vietnam. The promotion also coincides with Vietjet being named Best Hybrid Airline for the first time in South Korea, one of the air

07 Aug, 2026