Liquor Licensees and Social Activist file writ application over beer standards, tax concerns, monopoly practices, and impact on local farmers
A group comprising liquor licence holders and a social activist has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal seeking judicial intervention over what they describe as serious regulatory failures in Sri Lanka’s beer manufacturing and distribution sector, while also raising concerns
Medihelp expands to Kiribathgoda, returning to its roots with a new healthcare facility
Medihelp Hospitals, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing healthcare providers, continues its expansion with the opening of its newest branch in Kiribathgoda, marking a significant milestone in bringing quality, accessible healthcare closer to communities. This latest addition reinforces Medihelp’s commitment to expanding affordable, high-quality
Transforming nursing beyond borders – Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe’s vision for a global nursing workforce
As the world faces a shortage of more than 15 million nurses, healthcare systems across the globe are struggling with workforce shortages, aging populations, rising healthcare demands, and rapidly changing models of care. Long before this became an international crisis, Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe,
LANKATILES Unveiled 60th Showroom, Elevating Urban Living in Colombo
LANKATILES marked a significant milestone with the opening of its 60th showroom in Sri Lanka, reinforcing over five decades of trust and innovation. The new showroom brings contemporary luxury, world-class tile designs and its signature double-fired premium tiles closer to customers in Colombo’s
Why the Future of Brands in Sri Lanka Will Be Built With People, Not For Them
According to Sajid Mahbub, the future of branding in Sri Lanka is shifting away from traditional advertising toward a more collaborative, people-centered approach powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Conversations within the Sri Lanka Brand Forum are increasingly focused on how brands can remain
CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition Season 01’s Grand Finale Celebrates Young Culinary Talent
The Grand Finale of the CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition – Season 01 was successfully held on 9th of May at the CAHM premises, SLIIT Main Campus, Malabe, celebrating the talent, creativity and passion of young aspiring chefs from across Sri
DFCC Bank Recognised for Customer-Centric Innovation at ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards
DFCC Bank PLC has been recognised at the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards, receiving multiple accolades across digital engagement, experiential marketing, purpose-led communication, and community-driven initiatives. The recognition reflects a broader shift in how the Bank approaches customer engagement — moving beyond
Havelock City Mall Celebrates Mother’s Day with Exclusive Retail Offers and Debut Mother & Daughter Fashion Show
Havelock City Mall (HCM) wrapped up its Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend 2026 with strong results, attracting a discerning audience on 9 and 10 May. The two-day programme combined premium retail promotions, lifestyle-led activations, and the debut “Mother and Daughter” Fashion Show in a
Strangers at orientation, family by finals- the story of friends at SLIIT
“Bro” is a word you hear frequently at SLIIT. Study halls, elevators, canteens and even corridors echo with lively chatter of students either discussing project work, venting frustrations, debating the latest films or catching their breath from laughing. Almost immediately, ethnic backgrounds, religious
Airport taxi operators flag service disruptions and layoffs, seek temporary relief
Private taxi operators at Bandaranaike International Airport have warned of possible job losses and service disruptions as declining tourist arrivals and rising operating costs continue to strain their businesses. Operators say the current downturn, driven by lower arrivals, seasonal factors, and external pressures

