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Entertainment LNP - THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS RECOGNISES THE CAVERN AS ‘SRI LANKA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2025’
Luxury hospitality brand Serendipity Retreats is proud to announce that The Cavern, the brand’s unique property in Agrapathana, has been named 'Sri Lanka's…
Entertainment LNP - WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in the island a short while ago. Dr. Ghebreyesus…
Entertainment LNP - Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of…
Entertainment LNP - Popular tele-drama actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela passes away aged 56
Popular tele-drama actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela passed away this morning (23) at the age of 56, while receiving treatment at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital,…
Entertainment LNP - Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of…
Entertainment LNP - Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular Indian Bollywood and Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani has arrived in Sri Lanka today (09) from Mumbai. She is scheduled to attend an event to be held…
Entertainment LNP - Award winning Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons arrives in Sri Lanka
Renowned British actor Jeremy Irons, a recipient of both Oscar and Emmy Awards, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night to…
Entertainment LNP - First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island. After landing in Colombo, Dr.…
Entertainment LNP - Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until June 2 by the Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court The…
Entertainment LNP - ‘Tourist Family’: Kollywood movie inspired by Sri Lanka’s economic crisis crosses INR 750 million worldwide
Tourist Family, the debut film of director Abishan Jeevinth, is proving to be 2025’s breakout Tamil hit, crossing an impressive Rs 75 crore at the global box…
Entertainment LNP - ‘Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema’, Malini Fonseka passes away
Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” has passed away this morning (24) at the age…
Entertainment LNP - Jacqueline Fernandez: Only Bollywood actress to own a private island ?
Indian film stars are known for their opulent lifestyles, often flaunting private jets, luxury cars, and sprawling bungalows. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands…
Entertainment LNP - SL wins prestigious Green Destinations Bronze Award for Sigiriya at ITB
Sri Lanka has won the prestigious Green Destinations Bronze Award for Sigiriya at the ITB travel fair in Germany. Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and…
Entertainment LNP - More customers to buy fresh red roses, a single red rose costs Rs.200
Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine's Day as compared to previous…
Entertainment LNP - UK tea experts explore trading opportunities with Sri Lankan specialty tea producers
A delegation of experts and specialists from the UK tea industry is in Sri Lanka this week to strengthen connections with the country’s specialty tea producers…
Entertainment LNP - Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal…
Entertainment LNP - Sri Lankans shine at ‘Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Photography Awards 2024’
Three Sri Lankan photographers made headlines with their remarkable captures at the prestigious ‘Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Photography Awards 2024’, showcasing…
Entertainment LNP - Sri Lanka records highest HIV cases in single quarter
Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2024, marking the highest number of cases logged in a single quarter…
Entertainment LNP - Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka
Touted to be the biggest project in the Malayalam film industry, the Mahesh Narayanan film starring Mammootty and Mohanlal kickstarted its first schedule in…
Entertainment LNP - Classic Travel Triumphs as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the Prestigious South Asian Travel Awards 2024
Classic Travel Pvt Limited has been honored as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024, held in Kathmandu, Nepal. This…
Entertainment LNP - France, India, Sri Lanka unite to save film heritage, Sumitra Peries classic set for restoration
In a move to bolster film preservation across borders, India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) is teaming with French diplomatic missions in India, Sri Lanka…
Entertainment LNP - Smoke & Bitters leaps to 29th at ‘Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024’ and awarded Sri Lanka’s Best Bar
Asia’s 50 Best Bars has awarded Smoke & Bitters the title ‘Best Bar in Sri Lanka’, as it became the only Sri Lankan-owned bar to be featured in the top 50…
Entertainment LNP - HNB records strong and stable performance
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) said yesterday it solidified its position as one of the most sustainable and strongest banks recording a well-rounded…
Entertainment LNP - CBSL announces “festival offer” for migrant workers
In a move to encourage the influx of foreign remittances, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced today what it called an “exclusive offer” for migrant…