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June 13, 2025

By Lake Drive and Lake Garden Collective In the heart of Colombo 08, a storm is quietly brewing along the otherwise serene Lake Drive and Lake Gardens. Residents of this leafy neighborhood are sounding the alarm over a controversial high-rise development that threatens not only the structural and environmental integrity of their surroundings, but the […]

April 1, 2025

Colombo and Jaffna Air Travels – Expansion of Flights to Strengthen Tourism and Improve Connectivity Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation is making strides to increase domestic air travel between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and Jaffna International Airport (JIA) in Palaly, as part of a broader plan to enhance […]

December 10, 2024

SLIIT has announced Open Day 2025, scheduled across multiple campuses including the SLIIT Metro Campus Colombo, SLIIT Kandy Uni, Northern Uni, the Matara and Kurunegala Centres, to be held on January 18th, 2025, commencing at 9:30 AM. The SLIIT Open Day presents a unique opportunity for students to embark on a journey of endless possibilities, […]

October 18, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Shangri-La Colombo is set to host “A Celebration of Malaysian Culinary” from October 18th to 27th, 2024. This culinary festival will showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Malaysian cuisine, featuring renowned chefs Chef Yusof from Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Chef Safril from Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.   <script async src=”https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2158500977648905″ […]

August 13, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13th August, 2024 – Port City Colombo has taken a further step towards establishing itself as a pivotal technology hub in the region by entering into a formal partnership with TRACE Sri Lanka – a leading organization that promotes collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship through technology and innovation across disciplines in Sri Lanka. […]

August 10, 2024

This September, the Great Place to Work® FOR ALL™ Regional Conference will return, promising a day of inspiring discussions and valuable insights. Scheduled for September 10th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Colombo, the event will explore the future of work with a focus on inclusivity, purpose, and culture. […]

July 15, 2024

Scanwell Logistics is gearing up for a transformative year of growth and development, of their operations in Colombo, Bangladesh, India, and UAE, where the company is expanding its footprint, enhancing service quality, and minimizing environmental impact to align with global sustainability goals. Mr. Priyan Seilman, Executive Director for Scanwell Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, […]

July 8, 2024

DFCC Bank recently commemorated Poson Poya Day with Bhakthi Geetha and Dansal programmes in Colombo and Kandy. In Colombo, the event was held at DFCC Bank – Borella branch premises on 20 June 2024, while in Kandy, it was held on 21 June 2024 (Poson Poya Day) in front of the main Wahalkada of the […]

June 12, 2024

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Colombo, June 12, 2024 – Seeni Colombo, a design and creative consultancy, carving a niche in the space of Conscious Creativity, has made an impressive debut at the 4As Advertising Awards Festival 2024, clinching two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and seven finalists slots. The agency picked up two Special Silver Awards for Best PR […]

May 30, 2024

32 collectors from Colombo and Gampaha districts benefited from a comprehensive 3-day Business Plan Training Workshop, a joint initiative by Acted Sri Lanka and The Coca-Cola Foundation. Conducted by Industrial Services Bureau (ISB) consultants, including master trainer Mr. Ashoka Hewarathne and assistant trainer Mr. Mahinda Wickramasinghe, participants learned to develop tailored business plans focusing on […]

Residents Up in Arms Over Proposed High-Rise in Environmentally Sensitive Lake Drive Area

Sri Lanka to Boost Domestic Air Travel Between Colombo and Jaffna

SLIIT Open Day 2025 across multiple campuses reveals pathways to world-class higher education

Experience the Flavors of Malaysia at Shangri-La Colombo

Port City Colombo signs MOU with Trace Sri Lanka to grow Tech Industry

Great Place to Work® FOR ALL™ Regional Conference 2024 slated to shaping the Future of Work

Scanwell Logistics Gears Up for Transformative Growth Across Sri Lanka Bangladesh, India, and UAE

DFCC Poson Bhakthi Geetha and Dansal Programmes Held in Colombo and Kandy

Seeni Colombo’s Conscious Creativity Recognized at the 4As Advertising Awards Festival 2024

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