Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala granted bail

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