A closer look at why modern luxury buyers are looking beyond rarity and value towards jewellery with personal significance By Meera Singhania Luxury jewellery is navigating a period of reinvention. Bain estimates that global luxury spending reached
Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry is being called to take its place on a global platform as the JEWELS 2026 International Gem & Jewellery Exhibition & Competition takes place from 4-6 December 2026 at Colombo Lotus Tower. Organised by the Gemmo
XpressJobs' AI Recruitment Assistant has been recognised in the Best Agentic AI Solution category at the National AI Awards 2026, according to the recruitment platform's announcement. The inaugural ceremony took place at Monarch Imperial in Colombo
Child Action Lanka marked its twentieth anniversary at Tower Hall Theatre in Maradana, bringing together children, volunteers, partners and supporters from Sri Lanka and overseas. The celebration followed the final of its UEFA-supported football pro
Booker Prize-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka partnered with Education New Zealand for literary activities at the Colombo International Book Fair 2026, including a creative writing workshop for winners of its Short Story Challenge. The programme b
Renovated classroom buildings and sanitation facilities at Medawelana Maha Vidyalaya in Tissamaharama, Hambantota, were handed over to the use of students on 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Royal C
An extent of 187.56 acres of land belonging to the State Cement Corporation in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, has been formally released by the Security Forces for future civilian use, marking a significant step towards making the land available for product
Body: 299 words Sri Lanka's inaugural National School Meal Forum brought government officials, development partners and education stakeholders together to discuss stronger coordination and the long-term sustainability of school feeding. The Ministr
Online marketplace patpat.lk has received bronze in the Best SEO/SEM Campaign category at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for a search marketing campaign developed with Antyra Solutions, according to the platform's announcement. The campaign focused on helping users
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris successfully showcased Sri Lanka's rich culinary heritage, cultural traditions and tourism attractions at the 10th edition of the Village International de la Gastronomie, held at Place de la Concorde in Paris, France
Sri Lanka's transition from economic stabilisation to sustained growth was the focus of Sampath Bank's Economic Forum 2026, held on 24 September at Shangri-La Colombo. The forum brought together policymakers, economists and business leaders under th
Sri Lanka and Qatar discussed skilled employment opportunities and migrant worker protection during a joint committee meeting in Doha on 21 and 22 September 2026, led on the Sri Lankan side by Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra. The visit combined lab
Fourteen (14) senior officers of the Sri Lanka Navy, including the Commander of the Navy, were awarded the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) medal today, 30 September 2026. The medals were presented to a group of senior officers in the regular forces
Sri Lanka and Palestine have discussed expanding trade and investment links, with Palestinian Economy Minister Muhammad Al-Amur expressing willingness to lead a business delegation to Sri Lanka Expo 2027, according to Sri Lanka's representative offic
Nearly 200 Sri Lankan migrant workers received free medical services at a programme organised by Sri Lanka's Embassy in Lebanon and Lions organisations on 27 September, according to the embassy. The Medical Day took place at the Lions Charity Center
Sri Lankan entrepreneur Durga Kenny has expanded her specialist waxing business BeWAXed to New Delhi through a collaboration with Tip & Toe India. The outlet is located on the second floor of Tip & Toe, Shop No. 31, Meharchand Market, Lodi Colony. T
First Capital Treasuries has announced Channa de Silva's appointment as chairman and the addition of Dudeepa Ratwatte and Niran Mahawatte as independent non-executive directors. De Silva moves to the chairmanship from his position as an independent
Michael Jackson tribute production This Is Michael - Relive the Legend is scheduled for 8 and 9 November at The Podium, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, with Lenny Jay leading the performances. The two-hour show will feature more than 20 songs associated w
Ground Theory Coffee Roasters has expanded its Colombo roastery while highlighting locally grown Arabica for International Coffee Day, observed on 1 October. The company, which began roasting in 2020, sources green coffee from producers in Sri Lanka
Advertising agencies are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the judging panel of the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026, with nominations open until 20 October 2026. Nominees must be employees of the nominating advertising firm and hold a sen
