Category: English

Witness Sports Alliance LLC takes ownership of Colombo Kaps ahead of LPL Season 06

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18 May 2026: Colombo Kaps today announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Witness Sports Alliance LLC, led by Saranyan Palaniswamy and K.C. Shyam Kangayan, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. The new ownership marks an important step in the franchise’s journey as Colombo Kaps prepares to compete […]

71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos

  State of Identity Security 2026 report finds human error and poor non-human identity management are the root causes of most attacks, as agentic AI accelerates the risk May 15, 2026 – Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released the State of Identity Security 2026, a vendor-agnostic survey of 5,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders across […]

Bairaha Farms PLC Raises the Bar on Climate Transparency

Bairaha Farms PLC has achieved a landmark milestone in corporate sustainability, becoming one of Sri Lanka’s leading poultry-businesses to receive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification at the organizational level with a “reasonable level of assurance”. The ISO 14064 framework provides two levels of verification assurance with reasonable assurance representing the higher and more rigorous standard. By […]

One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday. The festival will feature 9 legendary international reggae headlining artists making it one of the largest reggae gatherings ever staged in the region. Starting daily from 5.00 p.m. onwards, fans can […]

Former Indian U19 World Cup star-led Sports Commune buys Jaffna Kings

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15 May 2026: Jaffna Kings announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sports entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. A former India U19 World Cup cricketer, Kalra brings first-hand cricketing experience together with sports entrepreneurship, digital media […]

SWEDEN: A PUBLIC HEALTH BLUEPRINT FOR A SMOKELESS FUTURE

Dr. R.S Maujood ( Chest Physician ) The Promise of Progress Every nation shares the goal of reducing the enormous health burden caused by smoking. It is a complex challenge that requires an open mind to innovative solutions. Around the world, a public health strategy known as tobacco harm reduction is gaining traction, centred on […]

LANKATILES Unveiled 60th Showroom, Elevating Urban Living in Colombo

LANKATILES marked a significant milestone with the opening of its 60th showroom in Sri Lanka, reinforcing over five decades of trust and innovation. The new showroom brings contemporary luxury, world-class tile designs and its signature double-fired premium tiles closer to customers in Colombo’s urban hub. Located at No. 85, Dr. N. M. Perera Mawatha, Colombo […]

Sampath Bank unveils ‘Mastercard Business Credit Card’ to power SME growth Expands corporate offering with introduction of Mastercard purchasing card

Reinforcing its commitment to Sri Lanka’s business community, Sampath Bank has introduced the Mastercard Business Credit Card, a dedicated solution designed to support the financial and operational needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Developed in partnership with Mastercard, the latest addition is geared towards improving cash flow, enhancing financial flexibility, and enabling smarter day-to-day […]

Winners of 10th Huawei ICT Competition APAC Crowned at ASEAN Headquarters

The 10th Huawei ICT Competition APAC Finals and Awards Ceremony was held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, with participation from students, educators and government representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by Huawei together with the ASEAN Foundation, the competition attracted more than 8,600 students from 14 countries and regions. More than 160 […]