Private Healthcare Leaders, Policymakers and Experts Convene at APHNH Healthcare Leadership Summit 2026
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) successfully concluded its 1st Healthcare Leadership Summit 2026 on 9 March 2026 at Waters Edge, Colombo, bringing together hospital leaders, policymakers, regulators, insurers, investors, and international experts to discuss practical, implementable priorities for Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector. The APHNH, established in 1972, is the recognised representative […]
Second-screen cricket: Two TikTok voices shaping Sri Lanka’s World Cup conversation
During the T20 World Cup, the match is only half the experience. The other half happens on TikTok, where fans try to make sense of what just happened, argue over decisions, replay turning points in their heads, and look for the quickest version of a story they can share. TikTok has quietly become a second […]
A Ramadan Feast Awaits at ITC Ratnadipa – Available Till March 19
This Ramadan, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the holy month with ‘A Feast for the Senses,’ a lavish Iftar buffet at the Indian Ocean Pavilion, available from 18 February to 19 March between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. each evening, at LKR 9,500 nett per person. This specially curated dining experience offers an elevated […]
Samsung Sri Lanka Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
This International Women’s Day 2026, Samsung Sri Lanka proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and leadership of women across its organisation under the global theme, “Give to Gain.” The theme reflects a powerful belief: when women invest in one another through knowledge, mentorship, and opportunity, collective growth follows. Across divisions, women at Samsung Sri Lanka continue […]
Analytical Instruments Pvt Ltd and Appé Lanka Complete 18-Month CSR Partnership Supporting Education and Water Access in Poonakary
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Analytical Instruments Pvt Ltd, a Sri Lanka-based company operating in the scientific and technical solutions sector, and grassroots development organization Appé Lanka have completed an 18-month Corporate Social Responsibility partnership in Poonakary, Northern Province, delivering sustained interventions to improve school attendance, strengthen access to safe water and support household livelihoods. The […]
APHNH President Raveen Wickremesinghe on trust, standards and collaboration, as the Healthcare Leadership Summit Convenes on March 9
Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector is being asked to expand capacity while rebuilding public trust. In this interview, Raveen Wickremesinghe, President of the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), sets out an evidence-led agenda for the new term, focused on clearer standards, ethical safeguards, and closer alignment with national health priorities. He notes […]
Sri Lankan A Cappella Artist hachajah becomes Double-award winner at the A Cappella Video Awards in the USA
Colombo, Sri Lanka/ Boston, MA, USA, March 2026 – Sri Lankan-born a cappella artist hachajah received significant international recognition after winning two [02] awards – ‘Best Electronic/ Experimental Video’ and ‘Best Indie Video’, at the A Cappella Video Awards (AVAs), recently held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, for his original a cappella music video Mind […]
Prime Group continues enduring legacy supporting youth development as Official Real Estate Partner for the Battles of the Blues and Maroons
As Prime Group marks 30 years of real estate excellence in Sri Lanka, the commitment to community and youth development has taken shape outside the built environment. This year, in a wider mission to invest in the institutions, traditions, and communities that form Sri Lanka’s future, Prime Group is the Official Real Estate Partner of […]
Sri Lanka’s Rubber Industry at a Crossroads Amid Economic and Structural Stress
Sri Lanka’s rubber industry entered 2025 under mounting pressure from weakening global demand and policy uncertainty to persistent disease outbreaks, labour shortages and rising production costs. By 2026, a further 15% wage increase intensified existing cost pressures, raising concerns about the long-term viability of rubber plantations. While the sector has long played a strategic role […]
HNB FINANCE clinches Silver at the Diamond Jubilee TAGS Awards 2025
The TAGS Awards Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) announced HNB Finance PLC as the Silver Award winner in the Finance Companies and Leasing Companies sector (Total Group Assets LKR 25–75 billion) at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025. The ceremony, held at the […]
