Colombo is buzzing this Valentine’s season with amazing dinner spots, live tunes and chill events that let you celebrate without the stress. From local favourites with tasty bites to events that set t

“A Mother’s Love in Every Bite” Located in the historic streets of Galle Fort, Amma Nissa is a lovely tribute to family heritage. Named in honour of the owner’s mother, this spot is all about celebra

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and with it comes the last-minute struggle to find a gift for that special someone in your life. Whether you’re going all out with a grand gesture or just keeping it low

These chocolate almond cookies are crackly on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle and packed with deep cocoa flavour. They’re rich, nutty and just the right amount of sweet. Ingredients For th

Here are some of the best places around Colombo to enjoy a memorable iftar experience this Ramadan. From international buffets to authentic Indian and Middle Eastern spreads, these hotels and restaura

Luxury Brands (Private) Limited continues to raise the bar for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector by introducing Diageo World Class, the world’s most prestigious bartending competition, to the island for

Here are some of the best places around Colombo to enjoy a memorable Women’s Day with your gals! From garden-themed high teas to a nice Sunday brunch, these dining options offer a perfect way to celeb

If you love a classic falooda and a rich layered trifle, this recipe brings both of them into one beautiful dessert that’s perfect for sharing. It’s chilled, refreshing and guaranteed to be a crowd f

On Galle Road, just opposite the Fab Colpetty branch, turn right onto Walukarama Road. Keep going until you pass Eastern Wok. On the left hand side, you will find The Chef’s Table. “Chef’s Kiss at Th

Avurudu is almost here, and we all know the drill: tables loaded with konda kevum, kokis, and all the usual treats. But if you’re not excited about sweating over a hot frying pan and just want to skip

Imbul Kiribath Imbul kiribath is the ultimate comfort bite that hits every craving at once. Creamy, slightly salty milk rice wrapped around a sweet coconut filling. It’s packed with that nostalgic Sr

Avurudu is all about sharing joy, and a good gift goes a long way in making it extra special. But let’s be honest, finding the right one isn’t always easy, especially when you’re short on ideas. That’

By Asoka S. Seneviratne – “The ultimate authority must always rest with the people, and their trust must never be taken for granted.” — John F. Kennedy The government led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake

ජෙහාන් පෙරේරා – මහාචාර්ය එස්. පද්මනාදන් විසින් රචිත ‘පුරාණ ශිෂ්ටාචාරයක දර්ශන: යාපනයේ සමාජය සහ සංස්කෘතිය (ක්‍රි.පූ. 300 සිට ක්‍රි.ව. 500 දක්වා)(Glimpses of an Ancient Civilisation: Society and Culture

By Raj Sivanathan – After seventy five years of struggle, the Tamil political movement faces a defining question: can it move beyond theory and deliver real outcomes for the people of the North and E

By Jehan Perera – The resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody comes after several weeks of controversy over his ministerial role. The controversy sharpened when the minister was indicted by th

By Asoka Seneviratne – Back in the 1980’s when JRJ allowed private bus operations, me and my brother invested in several privates to run between Homagama and Colombo on the 138 bus route with 100% ow

By Bernard Fernando – At the outset, the writer wishes to allude to the following recent statements in the press. (1) The Mixed Member Voting (MMV) system (understandably acknowledged by political pa

By Vipula Wanigasekera – In the complex and often unforgiving landscape of Sri Lankan politics, few leaders have inherited a situation as daunting as Chandrika Kumaratunga. When she assumed office in

The growth of gambling apps real money has transformed how people access casino games. Instead of visiting physical casinos or sitting at a desktop computer, players now open an app and start playing

By Vishwamithra – Sri Lanka has three distinct ethnic groupings: Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims. Both Sinhalese and Tamils hail from Indian Arabs traders. An original Indian DNA. Sri Lankan Muslims, p

By Asoka S. Seneviratne – “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” — William Arthur Ward Sri Lanka stands at a historic economic cr

Helakuru, one of the largest tech platforms in Sri Lanka, is adding ride-hailing to its suite of services. In a social media post, Helakuru founder Dhanika Perera announced HelaGo, the latest venture

Sri Lanka’s Surge Global and Calcey Technologies have joined hands in a $40 million merger to launch Short Circuit Pte Ltd, a tech company focused on regional scale with “deep operational discipline f

A data breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health website has potentially exposed nearly 400,000 records that are believed to belong to patients and medical personnel. The breach was first identified by

Following years of delays, 5G might see an official launch in Sri Lanka. According to Deputy Minister of Technology Eranga Weeraratne, Sri Lanka is on track to unveil 5G services islandwide at the end

Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne announced that the Cyber Security bill, along with the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority and the National Cyber Security Operations Cen

After eight years of speculation, Spotify is finally adding lossless audio to its platform. Rumors of high-fidelity streaming has been circulating since at least 2017 with the company claiming a Hi-Fi

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has a new site for real-time air quality updates across Sri Lanka. The National Air Quality Network dashboard includes a live AQI (Air Quality Index) for sele

Sri Lanka’s Arimac Digital is officially celebrating 14 years of business. Founded in 2011 as a four-person startup, the company has since grown into a renowned technology partner, co-creating and del

In Sri Lanka, over 60,000 have disappeared. Occasionally, mass graves are discovered, bringing little hope to those on a lifelong search for their loved ones. One of the latest discoveries — in Chemma

Last week, several e-government services went offline following a technical issue with the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC). The Government of Sri Lanka currently hosts a chunk of its digital infrastructu

Indian Vice-President Radhakrishnan holds talks with President Dissanayake Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 19, 2026 - 7:19 pm Indian Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan held bilateral talks

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Kumara Jayakody likely to move to the government backbench Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 20, 2026 - 10:40 am Former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody is reportedly set to take a government backb