Sri Lanka’s Karma Fight League is expanding into India, Pakistan and Nepal with its Road to KFL amateur qualifying series set to launch across the three markets in November and December. The expansion follows nine events in Colombo, positioning the league to build a regional combat sports platform while supporting Sri Lanka’s ambitions to attract sports and entertainment tourism.
Author: Humaydh Sariffodeen
Executive Committee Member of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Sri Lanka, Indeewari Chandrasekara, has received the Global Star of WiLAT Award 2026 at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International Convention in Hong Kong. The award recognises her leadership and contributions to logistics, transport and supply chain development.
The Mrs. Universe Sri Lanka 2026 grand final was held at the Blue Elephant, Hilton Colombo, where Thasmila Peiris was crowned the national titleholder. Sri Lanka will also host the 49th Mrs. Universe World Final later this month, welcoming more than 100 international contestants and promoting the country’s culture, tourism and hospitality.
Sri Lankan scientist Themiya Nanayakkara has co-authored research identifying the oldest fast radio burst yet recorded, a signal that travelled for more than 10 billion years before reaching Earth. Published in Science, the discovery used South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to trace the burst to a galaxy that existed around three billion years after the Big Bang.
Sri Lankan entrepreneur Durga Kenny has expanded her beauty brand BeWAXed into New Delhi through a partnership with India’s Tip & Toe, building on its existing presence in Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Chennai. The move extends the homegrown specialist waxing brand’s reach in South Asia and supports its plans for further regional expansion.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka kicked off in Colombo on 7 October, bringing designers from India, Bangladesh and Bhutan alongside international media including Vogue Italia. Hosted by City of Dreams Sri Lanka with AOD and DIMO, the event aims to strengthen Colombo’s position as a regional fashion and design hub.
Sri Lanka made a strong showing in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards with six hotels featuring among Asia’s top 10, led by Uga PrĀva, Tangalle in first place. Shangri-La Colombo, Aditya Resort and Galle Face Hotel followed in fourth, fifth and sixth places respectively. Uga Halloowella, Norwood secured No. 8 while Buckingham Place, Tangalle ranked No. 10.
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.
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.