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Collared and safe on the streets
Having launched the ‘Stray Guard’ project in Batticaloa to reduce road accidents involving stray animals, particularly at night, Vithurshan Sayalolibavan hopes to expand the project to other districts of the country By Sajani Ratnayake In a world where stray animals are often at risk from speeding traffic, a young engineer from Batticaloa, backed by his [...]
Bishop’s College @ 150: A moving musical celebration
‘Thanksgiving for All’ – a poignant service of thanksgiving brought to a close the week-long celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Bishop’s College Colombo. The De Lanerolle Brothers with Neranjan De Silva and Denham Pereira at the organ with the school choirs presented a moving musical celebration of hymns, readings and prayers that touched [...]
Music News by Miles Brohier
Lady Gaga to release 7th album Lady Gaga will release her seventh album ‘Mayhem’ on 7th March, a few weeks before she turns 39. The new album will contain 14 tracks including the singles ‘Die With A Smile’ a very successful duet with Bruno Mars and ‘Disease’. A third single will be promoted on 2nd [...]
TV Times
Empowering Children’s Voices through Theatre
‘3rd Bell Children and Youth Theatre Festival 2024’, organised by ‘Stages Theatre Group’ which was concluded recently at the Sudharshi Institute of Sinhala Culture in Colombo. The festival was a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and conversations centred around and curated by children from around Sri Lanka. With over two decades of experience creating [...]
Culinary magic with Chef Jay Taylor
The celebrated Australian Chef Jay Taylor’s three-day culinary showcase was held at the Cheers of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel last week in collaboration with ‘Australian Day’ Week. The celebrated Australian chef delighted guests with his innovative, flavour-packed dishes, offering an unforgettable journey through the best of Australian cuisine and with the live music from popular [...]
Dayananda Gunawardena’s ‘Nari Bena with Jasaya and Lenchina’
Popular dual plays at Elphinstone ‘Nari Bena’ with ‘Jasaya and Lenchina’, a great dual plays of Dayananda Gunawardena’s will go on the board at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm. on February 8 at Elphinstone theatre, Colombo. The two plays features popular theatre artistes such as Rodney Warnakula, Bandula Wijeweera, Rathnashila Perera, Indika Jayasinghe, Nilmini Kottegoda, [...]
‘Year of the Snake’ with Tossing Yee Sang at Emperor’s Wok
Emperor’s Wok, Hilton Colombo’s fine-dining destination renowned for its authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, ushered in the’ Year of the Snake’ with a traditional Yee Sang tossing Ceremony led by the Chinese Head Chef Ming. This symbolic ritual, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, represents growth, prosperity, and abundance, with the act of Tossing Yee Sang [...]
Climate Friendly Travel: Jetwing Hotels leading the way
Jetwing Hotels hosted an insightful panel discussion on climate-friendly travel at Jetwing Colombo Seven. Moderated by Sashika Kaluwahewa, Manager of Sustainability at Jetwing Hotels, the panel featured guests, including Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and SLTPB; Harsha Wickramasinghe, Deputy General Director of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA); [...]
Heritance Hotels partners with GLF as opening night sponsor
Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, proudly announces its continued collaboration with the Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2025. This year Heritance Hotels and Resorts will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Galle Literary Festival’s (GLF) 2025 opening night on Wednesday, February 5. Rooted in a legacy of cultural preservation [...]
Sheraton Colombo unveils ‘Bayu’ taking Asian dining and nightlife to new heights
Sheraton Colombo Hotel elevates the city’s dining landscape with the launch of ‘Bayu’, a sophisticated rooftop destination where modern Asian cuisine meets breathtaking panoramic views. Perched high above the bustling cityscape, the new Asian Lounge and Kitchen draws inspiration from the gentle ocean breeze that graces Colombo’s shores. Architecturally, Bayu makes the most of its [...]