Year: 2026

IFC AND WINDFORCE PLC PARTNER ON SRI LANKA’S FIRST LARGE‑SCALE SOLAR PROJECT TO LOWER POWER COSTS, STRENGTHEN ENERGY SECURITY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 28, 2026—The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a partnership with WindForce PLC to develop Sri Lanka’s first utility‑scale 100‑megawatt (MW) solar power facility, a…

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CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC APPOINTS SARMAD ABBASI TO THE HELM

Colombo, 29 April 2026 – Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) today announced the appointment of Sarmad Abbasi as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st  May 2026.  Mr. Sarmad Abbasi takes on…

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SWISS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SRI LANKA

A curated journey across Sri Lanka’s most captivating landscapes recently unfolded, as leading Swiss Travel Agent was hosted by Connaissance De Ceylan and Thema Collection on an exclusive familiarization tour during mid-April. The itinerary showcased…

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A TOAST FOR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY, FEATURING COCKTAILSWITHVALERIE 

AT FLOW, HILTON COLOMBO RESIDENCES Hilton Colombo Residences invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a specially curated brunch experience at FLOW, featuring signature cocktails by CocktailswithValerie. Taking place on 10 May 2026, from 12:00…

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LIFESTYLE

My mornings begin with my children. It’s usually a little chaotic, I won’t lie! But once

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UAE LEAVES OPEC AND OPEC+ IN HUGE BLOW TO GLOBAL OIL PRODUCERS’ GROUP

The exit of the United Arab Emirates from OPEC and OPEC+ will deal a heavy blow to the groups at a time when the war in Iran has caused a historic energy shock. DUBAI: The United Arab…

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YAZU MAKES ITS INTERNATIONAL DEBUT IN GALLE, BRINGING A NEW LIFESTYLE DINING BRAND TO SRI LANKA’S SOUTH

Colombo, Friday 24 April 2026: Yazu at the Beach officially opened today at Radisson Blu Resort Galle, marking the first international expansion of the Yazu brand and introducing one of India’s best-known Pan-Asian hospitality concepts…

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RUSSEL’S MARKS 38TH ANNIVERSARY BY HONOURING LONG-SERVING EMPLOYEES

Ms. Shairmila Fernando with Board of Directors – Mr. Russel Perera, Mrs. Bernie Perera, Mr. Jehan Perera and Mr. Rashane Perera Russel’s Group celebrated its 38th anniversary with a special commemorative event attended by Rev.…

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HAYLEYS MOBILITY BACKS SRI LANKA’S SCHOOLS RUGBY FINALE AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOBILE PARTNER

Championing youth potential and performance at the President’s Trophy Inter-School Knockout Final Hayleys Mobility proudly served as the Official Automobile Partner for the President’s Trophy Inter-School Knockout Final, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby…

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SHE MOVES THE WORLD – POWERED BY DFCC ALOKA

DFCC Aloka was proud to be the Strategic Partner of “She Moves the World”, an exclusive event organized by Great Place to Work, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. The event served as a powerful platform to…

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