Shuttler secures London gold
Sri Lankan shuttler Nadeesha Gayanthi delivered a standout performance at the 108th All England Senior Badminton Championship, securing two podium finishes at the prestigious event. Competing against a field of nearly 400 players from 25 nations, Gayanthi proved her dominance in the senior circuit by clinching the gold medal in the Over-40 Women’s Singles category. […]
Sleek new hub for Colombo commuters
The fully modernised Pettah Central Bus Stand has officially reopened following a 200 day renovation project completed ahead of schedule. Executed at a cost of Rs. 424 million with the technical and labour contributions of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the terminal is now equipped to serve approximately 75,000 daily passengers and nearly 2,000 buses. […]
ESHAN MALINGA WEARS THE PURPLE CAP AFTER 9 GAMES!
Eshan Malinga has emerged as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) best kept secret and a premier reverse swing specialist at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. On 29 April, which was beyond the halfway stage of the IPL, he the highest wicket taker in the race to wear the coveted Purple Cap with 15 wickets […]
La Bamba! West End in Colombo
Between 24 and 27 April, the West End licensed musical La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz transformed City of Dreams Sri Lanka into a vibrant hub of Latin pop and Mexican folk storytelling. The production featured a powerhouse international cast alongside locally selected talent, marking a cultural milestone for the region. The stage was led […]
Knighted for education and inclusion
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester Prof. Nishan Canagarajah has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours, for his contributions to higher education and inclusion. Born and educated in Sri Lanka, he earned his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and PhD from the University of Cambridge before embarking on his career at […]
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HYROX success for Yohan Rathnayake
Sri Lankan fitness entrepreneur and athlete Yohan Rathnayake achieved a milestone for the country by earning a podium finish at the HYROX Delhi 2025 event, winning third place in the men’s 35-39 division with a time of 1:21:26. This marks the first time Sri Lanka has raised its flag on the HYROX international stage, signalling […]
First local designer at Paris Fashion Week
Sri Lankan fashion designer Chathuri Samaraweera – Founder and Artistic Director of the ANAYA Collection – showcased her latest works at Paris Fashion Week 2025. Her Spring/Summer 2026 collection titled Balearic Dreaming was presented at an official sideline runway show held at Hotel Le Marois in Paris, drawing over 100 fashion industry professionals and partners. […]