Colombo Kite Festival on Sunday
The 5th Derana Colombo International Kite Festival will be held this Sunday, August 24, at Galle Face Green, with participants from around the world joining Sri Lankan kite enthusiasts. According to Madhawa Madawala, Executive Director of TV Derana and the Derana Media Network, the event will feature 55 international kite fliers from 25 countries competing with 500 local participants in …
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MiAC hosts Thenuwara’s ‘Story of a Barrel’
Millennium Art Contemporary (MiAC) has announced a special Gallery Walk and Panel Discussion led by renowned Sri Lankan contemporary artist Prof. Chandragupta Thenuwara, as part of his latest exhibition, “The Story of a Barrel.” The event will take place on Saturday, 16th August 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Millennium Art Contemporary gallery, located in Millennium City, Oruwala, Athurugiriya. Visitors …
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CoPF criticises delays in gambling regulator setup
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has voiced strong criticism over prolonged delays in setting up Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), describing the latest draft of the GRA bill as inadequate. The remarks come soon after the opening of the City of Dreams integrated resort, which was granted a 20 year casino license. CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva …
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President attends “Sith Ru 2025”
The “Sith Ru – 2025” concert, also known as “Hearts and Minds was held yesterday August 5, afternoon at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attending as the chief guest. Organized by the Department of Social Services, the event aims to bring the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national level. This year’s …
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Colombo set for historic reggae night today
The world-renowned Ivorian reggae legend Alpha Blondy will take the stage in Sri Lanka for the very first time today, marking another fantastic day in the musical history of Sri Lanka. The concert, scheduled to take place at Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 6.00 p.m., marks a significant cultural milestone as the island hosts its first large-scale international reggae concert. …
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Reggae legend Alpha Blondy lands in Colombo today
World-renowned reggae legend Alpha Blondy arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport today (16) ahead of his debut performance in Sri Lanka. Blondy, widely celebrated as the most iconic reggae star after Bob Marley, was warmly welcomed by officials from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. He is set to perform on Sunday (19) at the Air Force Grounds in Colombo, backed …
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Controversial Gesture of Love for SL born actress Jacqueline Fernandez
In a surprising and extravagant gesture, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently incarcerated in Delhi’s Mandoli Jail, has reportedly gifted a private jet to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez on Valentine’s Day.
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Visitors to be allowed in Sigiriya during moon-lit nights
In a bid to boost revenue from tourism, the Tourism Ministry has decided to allow visitors at historic rock fortress Sigiriya at moon-lit nights.
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President Inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka
The 31st edition of “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2025 International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition” was inaugurated today (January 4) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
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CB Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is LMD’s ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’
Pioneering business magazine LMD has announced that its ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’ (SLOTY) for 2024 is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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