February 3, 2025
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – The 135th birth anniversary of W.A. Silva, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated Sinhala novelists, took place on the 16th of January at the W.A. Silva Museum in Colombo 6. The W.A. Silva Foundation, in collaboration with the Akuru Collective and led by Ven. Watavana Sirisumana Thero and Mr. Ravi Thilakawardana, […]

February 3, 2025
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Setting a new standard in bespoke celebrations planning globally Monday, 3 Febrary 2025, Colombo: Eventive, Sri Lanka’s premier wedding planning company, proudly announces the launch of Eventive Global, marking a transformative milestone in their expansion across Asia and the Middle East. This strategic move elevates their bespoke luxury wedding planning services to a global stage, […]

February 3, 2025
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10min26
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health discussions have evolved from hushed whispers to open dialogues in public spaces. Yet, despite growing awareness, a significant gap remains in addressing mental health challenges, especially among men. For generations, men have been told to “tough it out” or “man up,” with emotions and vulnerability often seen as signs […]

February 3, 2025
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In a landmark collaboration, the Ministry of Science and Technology has partnered with the Zero Plastic Movement, Sri Lanka’s largest environmental initiative, to combat the growing crisis of plastic pollution. This joint effort marks a significant step toward finding innovative solutions to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.     The […]

January 30, 2025
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5min19
‘Roopa Hala’, Sri Lanka’s first and largest OTT streaming platform, designed exclusively for Sinhala Cinema, is revolutionizing the way audiences experience the nation’s rich storytelling tradition. Established by Evoke Digital Group in 2024, and often compared to Netflix, Roopa Hala has become a leading platform, that showcases the country’s cinematic and television heritage to a […]

January 30, 2025
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Cipla’s (EMEU BU) “Take Charge – I Pledge” campaign engaged 4,350 doctors across six countries, setting a new benchmark in raising COPD awareness. 29th January 2025: Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA EQ) referred to as “Cipla” today announced that its Emerging Markets & Europe Business Unit (EMEU BU) has achieved a new milestone by […]

January 27, 2025
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Colombo, Friday 24th January 2025: Barista, Sri Lanka’s largest café chain, opens its 50th outlet, Barista Nawam Mawatha, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey of brewing happiness across the island. This achievement highlights Barista’s commitment to delivering the finest coffee and exceptional customer service to communities nationwide.     Barista’s journey began in […]

January 27, 2025
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Outright Play, Sri Lanka’s pioneering platform for nurturing artists into global icons, launched its first-ever event, “Outright Stage: Volume 1,” an electrifying live concert featuring global pop sensation Yohani. Held at the Waters Edge Main Ballroom, the event was sold out with an audience of 1,000 attendees who witnessed a show that redefined live entertainment […]

January 23, 2025
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3min20
Sharmini Pereira, Chief Curator at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), was a panellist at the ‘New Dialogues: Contemporary Art from South Asia’ lecture series, which took place in Bangladesh. The series was organised as part of the inaugural Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation/Kochi-Muziris Biennale Award (DBF-KMB Award), a new multi-year […]


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