Rajitha’s ‘Will They Burn Our House Down’ returns to the Lionel Wendt
Rajitha’s ‘Will They Burn Our House Down’ returns to the Lionel Wendt View(s):‘Ape Gedara Gini Thiyaida’ (Will They Burn Our House Down), a contemporary Sinhala stage play produced by renowned playwright Rajitha Dissanayake, will return to the Lionel Wendt Theatre on January 8 at 7.00pm, following a successful maiden run that played to full houses and drew strong critical acclaim. Dissanayake is regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost playwrights of the past three decades. His writing consistently engages with urgent socio-political questions while remaining grounded in sharp characterisation and compelling dramatic situations. Music is composed by Mahira Dissanayake; set design by Anuradha Mallawarachchi; lighting by Ranga Samarakoon; makeup by Priyantha Dissanayake; costumes by Ama Wijesekara and Sureni Lenora; with stage management by Sureni Lenora and team. Tickets are available at the Lionel Wendt ticket desk and online at mytickets.lkShare This Post FacebookTwitterEmail × Send Email to FriendSend Please enter valid email WhatsappDeliciousDiggGoogleStumbleuponRedditTechnoratiYahooBloggerMyspaceRSS
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
Global Marine Investments enhances partnership with Rotary’s One Million Trees Project
Global Marine Investments enhances partnership with Rotary’s One Million Trees Project View(s):Global Marine Investments, a part of the Global Marine Group, contributed Rs 100,000 to Rotary Sri Lanka’s One Million Trees Project to enhance the Group’s partnership with Rotary Sri Lanka to grow the country’s forest cover. The agreement highlights Global Marine Services’ commitment to environmental stewardship and marked the beginning of their ambitious corporate social responsibility initiative. “The Rotary One Million Trees Project is a testament to what can be accomplished when communities and corporations come together. We are proud to partner with Global Marine Services in this endeavour.”The trees sponsored by the Global Marine Group are planted at Somerset Estate, Talawakelle Tea Estates Limited. Global Marines Services is the latest member of the corporate sector to partner with Rotary’s One Million Trees project.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
Taavi tops world rankings in U-11 category
Taavi tops world rankings in U-11 category table tennis View(s): View(s):Up-and-coming table tennis prodigy Taavi Samaraweera has let his commitment to the sport speak for itself, rising to the No.1 position in the latest World Table Tennis (WTT) Under-11 Boys’ Singles Rankings. The 10-year-old, a promising student of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, had been placed in the lower reaches of the world rankings in his age group not too long ago. Taavi is now the only Sri Lankan paddler in any age category to top the world rankings and the first Sri Lankan to achieve a world number one ranking in table tennis, and possibly in any sport. He is also currently ranked 11th in the WTT Under-13 Boys’ Singles Rankings. At just 10 years of age, Taavi Samaraweera has already reached the summit of world table tennis in his age group, with his journey only just beginning.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
Gay website for Grade-Sixers: A textbook case of government under fire
The fallout of the grade six textbook fiasco has hit the Prime Minister the hardest, with calls from some quarters for her to resign as Education Minister. “There’s no point in the Education Ministry complaining about this to the CID. He added that the Education Ministry Secretary, as the senior-most education official, also cannot escape blame for the fiasco. Deputy Education Minister Madura Seneviratne says the government takes the matter “very seriously” and alleges that there is an organised attempt to undermine the education system in the country. They warned of trade union action if the Education Ministry implemented the school hour extension.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
From his home in Kandy comes an artistic canvas of exactitude
From his home in Kandy comes an artistic canvas of exactitude View(s):Dennis Candy, down in Colombo from his home in the hills of Kandy, looks much younger than his fourscore years. “I couldn’t draw what I wanted to, so I stopped drawing when I was 17 or 18,” he says. It’s a meticulous process, whence the title of the exhibition at Paradise Road – Exactitude… “I take great care, and it takes hours and hours,” he says. His eyrie is at the edge of the Hantane range and he loves the city with its palpable aura of history. often living history, though the traffic and pollution, he says, sometimes does invade…Exactitude will be on at the Paradise Road Gallery Café from January 8 till February 5; gallery hours- 10 a.m. till midnight.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
Thriller about a house that keeps many secrets
Thriller about a house that keeps many secrets View(s):‘The Housemaid’The Housemaid, a Hollywood erotic psychological thriller movie based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Freida McFadden is now being screened at cinemas in Colombo and the suburbs. Directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the film revolves around struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own. ‘The Housemaid’ stars Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins in the stellar cast. What appears to be a dream job soon begins to unravel as Millie discovers that the family’s seemingly perfect life conceals dark and dangerous secrets.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 18:58 UTC
Education Ministry delays decision on extended school hours
Education Ministry delays decision on extended school hoursNewsThe Ministry of Education has decided to delay the decision to extend school hours. The Ministry citing the adverse effects on infrastructure and transportation in disaster-affected areas, said the implementation of the decision has been delayed. However, teachers had earlier opposed the change in school hours. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 13:21 UTC
Showery condition expected next week
Accordingly, showery conditions are expected to enhance over the Northern,Eastern, and Uva Provinces during the coming days from January 5.2026. Therefore showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara - Eliya districts. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern Province and in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts. They forecasted that Showers or thundershowers would also occur at a few places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.Strong winds up to 50 kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slopes of the central hills,Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota, Gampaha Colombo and Monaragala districts. They advised the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused bytemporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 13:21 UTC
Bloombird Real Estate launches “Westbury Urbanside” in Kalubowila
Bloombird Real Estate launches “Westbury Urbanside” in KalubowilaBusinessBloombird Real Estate has officially launched its next residential apartment project, Westbury Urbanside”, in the highly sought-after suburb of Kalubowila, following the successful completion of its recent development, Westbury Residencies on Campbell Avenue. Bloombird Real Estate functions as the holding company, with Westbury Suites operating as its subsidiary. Building on this achievement, the group has now moved forward with “Westbury Urbanside” as its next step in residential development. Strategically located in Kalubowila, “Westbury Urbanside” enjoys excellent accessibility to major road networks, schools, healthcare facilities, and everyday conveniences. Under the leadership of Muhez and his team, Bloombird Real Estate and its subsidiary Westbury Suites continue to strengthen their presence in the urban real estate sector.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 08:32 UTC
‘LTL Humanity’ igniting the Nation’s Hope
‘LTL Humanity’ igniting the Nation’s HopeBusinessAbove: Chief Executive Officer, Eng. For many, LTL Holdings may appear to be merely a giant in the energy sector. At a time when foreign investors abandoned projects and exited the country, LTL shouldered the responsibility of meeting the nation’s energy needs. In line with the Government’s Clean Sri Lanka programme, LTL has launched a project to plant and nurture 10,000 Mee saplings across the island. Viewed in this light, LTL Holdings is a company that has consistently set benchmarks in pricing, technology and project excellence.
Source:Sunday Times
January 03, 2026 06:31 UTC
Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis, according to report
Source: phys.orgMental health is a pressing concern in the startup community. Entrepreneurs face a number of unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting grueling performance targets—all while trying to achieve a work-life balance. These demands can take a significant toll on someone's mental health.
Source:The Nation
January 03, 2026 06:09 UTC
Colombo Ne-Yo Concert Scam: How a High-Profile Music Event Allegedly Turned Into a Multi-Million-Rupee Fraud
Instead, days before the scheduled performance, the event collapsed — leaving fans without refunds, vendors unpaid, and authorities scrambling to trace the local organiser, who is alleged to have vanished after collecting substantial sums of money. Sudden Silence and Event CollapseIn the days leading up to the concert, concerns escalated rapidly. Regional event consultants warn that international artists and agencies may hesitate to engage with Sri Lankan promoters unless regulatory reforms are introduced. For now, thousands of fans remain without refunds, vendors face financial losses, and the live-entertainment sector faces uncomfortable questions about trust and accountability. What was meant to be a night of music has instead become a cautionary tale — one that may reshape how Sri Lanka handles international events in the future.
Source:The Nation
January 03, 2026 04:11 UTC
SLC to donate Pakistan Tour profits to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ drive
SLC to donate Pakistan Tour profits to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ driveSportSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has pledged to donate the entire profits from the forthcoming Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka to the Government's ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme. The decision, taken by the SLC Executive Committee headed by Shammi Silva, will see the full three-match T20 International series dedicated to promoting national recovery efforts of Cyclone Ditwah . In addition, the board will use the high-profile international fixtures to promote the #VisitSriLanka campaign at match venues, aiming to project the country positively to a global television audience. The T20I series is scheduled to be played on January 7, 9 and 11, 2026, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan touring Sri Lanka. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 02, 2026 14:26 UTC
Behind the Scenes at CodeGen: AI for Better Software Quality
Behind the Scenes at CodeGen: AI for Better Software QualityBusinessWhile many companies talk about the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd, a pioneering technology company in Sri Lanka, is turning that potential into tangible results for its clients today. The company is the first in the nation to directly translate AI advancements into improved software reliability and service quality. Using intelligent automation, CodeGen QA team is able to work faster and more accurately than ever. :- The CodeGen QA team didn’t work in isolation; they collaborated with the global Selenium IDE development community to ensure AutoFlex features met international standards. Simplicity by Design :- While the technology "under the hood" of Autoflex is incredibly complex, the CodeGen QA team built a user-friendly layer over it.
Source:Sunday Times
January 02, 2026 12:47 UTC
Cleantech and Pepsi partner to accelerate Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy journey
Cleantech and Pepsi partner to accelerate Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy journeyBusinessIn picture (left to right): Dakshitha Rukshan – Assistant Manager, ESG & Sustainability –Pepsi Sri Lanka, Ms. Eresha Kumburulanda – Legal Head, Amit Joshi – Country Head, Phiroze Pestonjee – Managing Director, Abans Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd, Zev Pestonjee – Manager, Environmental & Sustainability, Kasun Thennakoon – Assistant General Manager, Circular Economy Services, Nilantha Gamage – Senior Manager, Circular Economy Services, and Ms. Kasunika Katukithula – Senior Assistant Manager, Sales and Business DevelopmentCleantech (Pvt) Ltd and Pepsi have initiated a strategic sustainability partnership to further the circular economy journey of both companies, by embracing a shared responsibility model. Under this initiative, Cleantech and Pepsi will both be working together to reduce environmental impact of post-consumer plastic waste while advancing circular economy principles, Cleantech said in a media release. At the heart of this mission is Cleantech’s Wattala Circular Economy Services Division, a specialised operation dedicated to closing the loop on plastic waste. By embracing a shared responsibility model, Cleantech and Pepsi are working together to reduce environmental impact while advancing circular economy principles. As Cleantech concludes 2025, the partnership with Pepsi stands as a proud achievement and a clear validation of its circular economy model.
Source:Sunday Times
January 02, 2026 12:36 UTC