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University of Jaffna commences 41st General Convocation across nine sessions

7 October 2026

The 41st General Convocation of the University of Jaffna commenced grandly at the University Indoor Stadium on October 6 led [...]

PM pledges full education ministry support to popularise scout movement at grassroots level

7 October 2026

Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to extend the full support of the Education Ministry [...]

Over 100 Sri Lankan students receive scholarships to study in Russia

7 October 2026

More than 100 Sri Lankan students have been selected for higher education in Russia this year under the Russian State [...]

CA Sri Lanka inaugurates 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants tomorrow

6 October 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will inaugurate its 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants [...]

Christmas Cheer Arrives Early in Kosgoda

October 5, 2026

Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort Hosts Traditional Cake Mixing Christmas arrived early on the southern coast as the lobby of Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort transformed into a cheerful corner [...]

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts introduces Cinnamon DISCOVERY – Dine with D$, a new dining rewards programme for Colombo

October 5, 2026

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has introduced Cinnamon DISCOVERY – Dine with DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), a new dining rewards programme launching across Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, Cinnamon Red Colombo, [...]

Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Kandy and Radisson Hotel Colombo Mark World Cleanup Day with Three Staff-Led Environmental Initiatives

September 29, 2026

In recognition of World Cleanup Day, Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo, and Radisson Hotel Kandy each took meaningful action to support environmental conservation, with colleagues from all three [...]

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