Seylan Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Women-Led Business Forum

16 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank has held a forum for more than 60 women entrepreneurs in Gampaha District, covering digital channels, financial management and access to business financing. The bank identified Royal Chance Palace in Yakkala as the venue and 25 September as the event date. The programme focused on improving businesses through digital channels, alongside information about banking services. Participants received guidance on financial management, lending schemes, credit guarantee facilities and digita

Sri Lanka wins Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading Wellness Destination at SATA 2026

16 Oct, 2026

Sri Lanka has won the Visitors' Choice award for Leading Wellness Destination at the 2026 South Asian Travel Awards, held in Malé on 8 October. High Commissioner to the Maldives M. Rizvi Hassen received the award, according to Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry. The organiser lists Sri Lanka as the wellness-destination winner in its account of the ceremony. The tenth edition took place at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, bringing together tourism businesses and industry representatives from across South Asi

Flora Tissues and Sri Lanka Sumithrayo opened “The Wall of Unspoken Words” on World Mental Health Day, giving Sri Lanka a place to speak

16 Oct, 2026

Flora Tissues and Sri Lanka Sumithrayo have opened a public message wall at Colombo City Centre, inviting visitors to write words they had wanted to share but left unspoken. The Wall of Unspoken Words formed part of their World Mental Health Day programme. Visitors wrote messages on paper serviettes and pinned them to the display, according to the organisers. The activity was intended to encourage expression and draw attention to experiences that people may find difficult to discuss. Visitors

Port City Colombo and University of Moratuwa Sign Framework Agreement Linking Urban Development with Talent Development

15 Oct, 2026

CHEC Port City Colombo and the University of Moratuwa's Department of Town and Country Planning have signed an agreement covering urban development research, student training and industry engagement. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the university on 29 September 2026. The university has separately confirmed the agreement and its focus on urban informatics, research, innovation and talent development. Planned activities include structured internships, academic projects, skills dev

Sri Lanka’s biggest Oktoberfest returns to City of Dreams Sri Lanka

15 Oct, 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka will host Oktoberfest at The Podium from 21 to 24 October 2026, with tickets advertised at Rs.9,800 nett for a Bavarian buffet and live entertainment. Slipping Chairs is scheduled to perform on all four nights, joined by a different act each evening. Cold Sweat opens the programme on 21 October, followed by Black on 22 October and Pop Culture on 23 October. Magic Box Mix Up is scheduled for the final night on 24 October. The organisers identify Commercial Bank as the e

JAT Lifestyle Studio Partners With Michael Jackson Tribute Show

15 Oct, 2026

JAT Lifestyle Studio has joined City of Dreams Sri Lanka as the Powered By Partner for This Is Michael: Relive the Legend, scheduled for 8 and 9 November 2026. The production pays tribute to Michael Jackson’s music and stage performances, with Lenny Jay leading a show combining live vocals, choreography, costumes and concert production. JAT Holdings’ partnership connects its furniture and interior-solutions business with the entertainment event. Selected Herman Miller products are expected to

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort Welcomes the Festive Season with its Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony

14 Oct, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort marked the beginning of its festive preparations with a Christmas cake mixing ceremony held on the resort’s rooftop, bringing guests and Team Members together against the backdrop of southern Sri Lanka’s sunset. Guests joined the resort’s team in mixing dried fruits, spices and traditional festive ingredients in preparation for the season’s Christmas cakes. The gathering offered an opportunity to participate in a cherished seasonal custom while en

Natharlea turns Sri Lankan sapphires into wearable art

13 Oct, 2026

Sri Lankan designer Natharlea Yahampath has presented a detachable sapphire collar at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2026, combining gemstones with a design inspired by light refracting through a water droplet on a butterfly’s wing. The collar features a trillion-cut Padparadscha sapphire surrounded by sapphires in several colours. The designer describes the stones as Ceylon sapphires and presents the piece as an interpretation of Sri Lanka’s gemstone heritage. Yahampath’s stated inspiration centr

ESOFT Takes World-Class AI Education from Colombo to the Village

12 Oct, 2026

ESOFT Metro Campus has announced plans to offer artificial-intelligence and data qualifications through its study-centre network across Sri Lanka. The education provider launched the initiative at an event held at Waters Edge on 28 September. It says the planned pathway will allow students to begin AI-related studies from about age 14 and progress through higher-level qualifications. ESOFT describes the courses as UK-regulated qualifications offered through The AI Board, with possible progress