71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released the State of Identity Security 2026, a vendor-agnostic survey of 5,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries. The survey found that 71% of organizations suffered at least one identity-related breach in the past year, and
One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August
South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday. The festival will feature 9 legendary international reggae headlining artists making it one of the largest reggae gatherings ever
Former Indian U19 World Cup star-led Sports Commune buys Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sports entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. A former India U19 World Cup cricketer, Kalra brings first-hand cricketing experience
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
