Channel NewsAsia has featured Sri Lanka in a travel feature highlighting the island’s contrasting safari experiences at Yala and Gal Oya. The article talks about Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife, from elephants and crocodiles to birdlife, while positioning safari as an easy addition to a wider holiday from Singapore.
Author: Humaydh Sariffodeen
Uber has launched Uber Black in Sri Lanka, introducing a premium ride option with high-end vehicles and highly rated drivers. The new service expands Uber’s range from affordable Moto and Tuk rides to more personalised, comfortable travel.
Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture for the Senses opened at Germany’s Vitra Design Museum on 25 September, featuring more than 250 drawings, models, photographs and films. The retrospective explores Bawa’s work and influence and runs until 28 February 2027, before travelling to M+ in Hong Kong in June 2027.
PR Wire has been ranked #282 among PRovoke Media’s Global Top 300 PR Agencies. The recognition comes as the Sri Lankan PR agency marks its 15th year in the industry.
Maya Tangalle, a five room boutique manor in Sri Lanka’s southern region, has been selected for inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide 2026. The 19th century colonial property, restored by architect Channa Daswatte, joins the Guide’s international hotel collection with a dedicated listing.
Heritance Hotels & Resorts partnered with Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan to celebrate Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes, heritage and hospitality for Indian audiences. A special cover shoot at Heritance Kandalama, created with HELLO! India, blended luxury hospitality, fashion and contemporary storytelling.
Researchers have identified Impatiens yakandawalarum, a new plant species endemic to Sri Lanka, in the Mannakeththa Ella ecosystem in Kitulgala. The discovery brings the number of Impatiens species recorded in Sri Lanka to 28 including 19 endemic species.
Independent US film studio A24’s Primetime featured 68 credited crew members in its Sri Lanka unit including key coordinators, managers and technical staff. The production marks the first Hollywood film to shoot in Sri Lanka in 43 years, following Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1983.
Melbourne based Sri Lankan swimmer Akalanka Peiris broke the national record in the 50m backstroke twice on 1 October, clocking 24.45 seconds in the heats and 24.35 seconds in the final. He then set another national record in the 100m individual medley on 2 October, finishing in 55.55 seconds at the Australian Nationals.
Yohani was the final performer on the Moon Stage at India’s 2026 Ziro Festival of Music, delivering a predominantly Sinhala-language set. The international audience sang along to songs including ‘Chuttak Chuttak’ with the Sri Lankan flag displayed behind Yohani and her band.