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Rainco redefines umbrellas as a lifestyle statement
November 07, 2025
Rainco, Sri Lanka’s trusted name in umbrellas and rainwear, unveiled Be by Rainco, an exciting and distinctive new brand of umbrellas that brings fashion and individuality to the forefront of everyday living.
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ITC Ratnadipa celebrates the spirit of the season with its 2nd annual cake mixing ceremony
November 03, 2025
ITC Ratnadipa, the jewel in Colombo’s skyline, heralded the start of the festive season with its 2nd Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony held on 25th October 2025.
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Sri Lanka’s first ever crowdsourced love story book ‘Break The Barrier’ launched
October 20, 2025
Close-up, the brand long celebrated for its spirit of youth, freshness, and fearless closeness, proudly unveiled Break The Barrier, Sri Lanka’s first-ever crowdsourced love story book.
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A Night of Pride and Elegance: LOVI Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Women Cricketers
October 09, 2025
LOVI Ceylon, in collaboration with Events by Shero and Cinnamon Grand Colombo, hosted a heartfelt send-off dinner in honour of Sri Lanka’s national women’s cricket team ahead of their participation in the ICC Women’s World Cup.
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Social workers in Sri Lanka recognised
February 16, 2025
The International Human Rights Movement was launched in October 2022 by Dr Rizwan Cassim, focusing on Sri Lanka and has been in operation for one and a half years. At least 900 members are operating under this organization in 10 districts in Sri Lanka. The non-profit organization conducts social services without caste, religion, or ethnicity in recognition of Dr Rizwan Cassim’s work. An awards ceremony was held in Colombo recently to recognise the best social worker. The function was organiz
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Galle Literary Festival celebrates a triumphant 12th edition
February 13, 2025
Galle Literary Festival concluded its most impactful edition yet, held from 6th to 9th February when thousands of literary enthusiasts flocked to venues in and around Galle Fort, drawn by an extraordinary lineup of speakers and a diverse programme of over 150 talks, workshops, and entertainment events. This resulted in a significant surge in visitor engagement, with nearly all scheduled events selling out and many talks filled to capacity. The festival featured a high-profile cast of local and
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TikTok to Host #BookTok Workshop at #GalleLitFest 2025
February 07, 2025
TikTok is bringing the excitement of #BookTok to Galle Literary Festival with a workshop designed for Sri Lankan creators, book lovers, and literary enthusiasts. Taking place on February 9 (Sunday) from 1 PM to 2 PM at Hall de Galle, the session will explore how users can leverage TikTok to share their passion for books and storytelling through #BookTok. BookTok refers to a vibrant community of book lovers on TikTok who share their thoughts on books through short, engaging videos using the hash
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Colombo Fashion Week 19-22 February: Two decades of creating the Fashion Eco-system in Sri Lanka
February 07, 2025
Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), presented by Mastercard, enters its 22nd year in 2025 with its Summer edition, marking another milestone in its journey as one of the four fashion weeks in Asia that have surpassed 20 years. Over the years, CFW has proven to be the backbone of Sri Lanka?s fashion design industry?its only voice?while creating a fashion ecosystem that provides support to new emerging designers entering the industry. Informally known as South Asian Fashion Week, it serves as a regional h
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Pushpika de Silva jewelry celebrates first year anniversary
December 30, 2024
Pushpika de Silva jewelry celebrated its first year anniversary in grand style at the flagship store of Pushpika de Silva jewelry at the Havelock City Mall in Colombo. Many VIP guests and stars together with the loyal customers of PJ jewelry joined the former Mrs. Sri Lanka Pushpika De Silva to celebrate the anniversary. Pushpika De Silva Jewelry embarks on a journey of pure elegance, culture and an amalgamation of modernity and impeccable craftsmanship true to their slogan beauty with a bling
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Road to give 2024 embraces breast cancer awareness month
October 06, 2024
Marriott International?s annual charity ?Road to give?, will take place on Saturday, 12th October 2024. With the participation of 4 hotels and resorts under the Marriott Business Council which includes Sheraton Colombo, ITC Ratnadipa, Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort and Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, this walk will support the Indira Cancer Trust with the aim of generating further awareness and recognizing the inequities in cancer care. This walk also encourages Marriott International ass
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FPASL hosts successful ?Period Proud? event to raise awareness on period poverty
October 05, 2024
The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka (FPASL), in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted its second successful public event called ?Period Proud? at the Jaffna Cultural Centre on September 13th, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Collective Action Against Period Poverty (CAAPP) project is currently collaborating with 139 schools in the Northern Province. This initiative directly benefits over 25,000 individuals and indirectly reaches more than 50,000 people
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Los Angeles celebrates history and culture of the Sri Lanka
August 10, 2024
The City of Angels celebrated the history and culture of the Sri Lankan, Korean and Ecuadorian communities in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Council meeting kicked off with a special presentation ? which featured a traditional drum performance ? in recognition of the 79th anniversary of Korean Independence Day, which is formally observed on Aug. 15. Members of the Korean and Korean American community who spoke noted that L.A. is home to the biggest??Koreatown?in the world, and that L.A. was
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Students from Nadine?s Academy of Music to represent Sri Lanka in Bali
July 11, 2024
Four students from Nadine?s Academy of Music Sri Lanka will be representing Sri Lanka at the Bali international singing competition in the solo category in Bali, Indonesia. Being one of the most prestigious singing competitions the students are enthusiastic and working hard to bring back some medals to the country. Contestants names follows. Kaeyara Adela Zufer ? ( 8 years) Zeenath Khadeeja Danish (12 years) Kielle Shaia Thuring ( 13 years) Riyanna Karunaratne ( 14 years) All students are
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Rithihi showcases newest collection storied on the French-Tamil influence in Puducherry
June 23, 2024
Dubbed as a love letter to summer, designer Anavila Misra wove her ode to the Franco-Tamil culture of Puducherry in the second of the Textile Talks series at the Rithihi flagship store at Alfred House Gardens recently.?? Mesmerised by the heady scents and palette of the hues of French influence that mixed effortlessly into the backdrop of Tamil culture when she first visited Puducherry in 1999, Anavila?s ?T? Collection depicts the modernity yet traditionality of the sari drape. The cross-cultu
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Ruwanthie de Chickera launches The Children of the Little Olive Park
May 20, 2024
By Sarah Hannan Sri Lankans are taking a keen interest on expressing their solidarity with the people of Palestine since the 07 October 2023 events and recently organised an event that reflected on the first Nakba that took place on 14 May 1948 under the theme ?All Out for Palestine?. Among the many variety items that were on the days agenda was the book ?The Children of the Little Olive Park??authored by Ruwanthie de Chickera and?illustrated by Ryan Holsinger. The book distributed free at the
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Mount Lavinia Hotels present a delectable weekend menu in honour of World Tuna Day
April 30, 2024
As we celebrate World Tuna Day, Governors Restaurant and Terrace invites seafood enthusiasts to indulge in a culinary extravaganza by the sea that will span from 2nd to 5th May 2024. This special occasion marks our commitment to the ocean-to-table dining experience, foreshadowing the eagerly anticipated launch of Seafood Cove at Paradise Beach. World Tuna Day at Governors Restaurant and Terrace promises a delectable feast of tuna-inspired dishes meticulously crafted by our culinary experts led
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Cinnamon Colombo Hotels elevates appreciation event to reinforce commitment to guest safety and experience
April 30, 2024
Cinnamon Colombo Hotels recently hosted an exclusive appreciation event to celebrate the invaluable contributions of its vendors, wedding concierge services and banquet-associated partners. The event was a significant opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the support received from its partners and its ongoing commitment to elevating the guest experience and safety standards. In an era where hospitality norms continuously evolve, ensuring guests’ safety, comfort, and satisfaction, the attend
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The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize
April 05, 2024
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for the 31st annual Gratiaen Prize, kicking off this year?s celebration of excellence in English creative writing in Sri Lanka. The Gratiaen Prize is perhaps the most coveted award for Sri Lankan authors writing in English. The panel of distinguished judges for the 2023 Gratiaen Prize includes Dr Anthony Joseph, an award-winning poet, author and musician from the UK who
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Mount Lavinia Hotel observes Earth Hour: A symbol of unity and environmental consciousness
March 29, 2024
Mount Lavinia Hotel, took a significant step towards environmental conservation by observing Earth Hour. From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, the hotel, along with its guests, participated in a remarkable event held in the hotel’s Courtyard. During this hour, the hotel made a powerful statement by switching off 95% of the lights, demonstrating their commitment to reducing energy consumption and their carbon footprint. As the lights dimmed, guests and the MLH Team gathered near the Courtyard, creating an at
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CreatorX: Fostering collaboration and cultural exchange among Sri Lankan creators
March 16, 2024
CreatorX, organized by Digital Turtles and supported by the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka, brought together creators from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and regions for a day of workshops, discussions, and networking. With an emphasis on fostering collaboration and cross-cultural understanding, CreatorX offered a dynamic platform for creators from all walks of life to connect, share insights, and embark on a journey of mutual learning and growth. Through a series of workshops, panel dis
