Lanka Hospitals sets new benchmark

Lanka Hospitals PLC has secured reaccreditation under the Joint Commission International (JCI) 8th Edition standards. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering safe and reliable patient care in line with current international requirements.

The achievement represents more than the successful completion of a global accreditation survey. It reflects the integration of rigorous quality and safety practices across clinical, administrative and operational functions, supported by continuous monitoring, evidence based protocols, accountable leadership and a hospital-wide culture of improvement.

JCI is recognised worldwide as one of the most demanding healthcare accreditation systems. Its 8th Edition introduces stronger requirements across all stages of patient care, infection prevention and control, medication management, facility safety, the qualifications and skills of medical staff, accurate data management, governance and risk management. The standards assess whether quality and patient safety are consistently maintained in daily practice and supported by measurable results, rather than simply stated in policies.

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Dolly Parton's final wish 'to be buried in plush cotton' shared in heartbreaking message

Dolly Parton's family shared a heartbreaking message with fans after the country music legend's death at the age of 80, revealing her final wish

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Roger Menezes … back in town

Multi-instrumentalist Roger Menezes, now based in Sydney, Australia, is one Sri Lankan who still misses his land of birth and zooms his way to Sri Lanka on a regular basis.

In 2025, he made eight trips to Colombo, and this year, so far, it’s four!

Of course, whenever he is in Colombo he obliges music lovers with his special brand of music: vocals, keyboards, guitar, sax and drums – a one-man band, in fact.

He will be seen in action on 28th August and 4th September at Broadway, Dehiwela.

Roger indicated that he will also be spending a few days in Nuwara Eliya … vacation time, he added, before returning to Australia on 6th September.

And in December he returns for a pre-New Year’s Eve party at Broadway –- and he is also billed to entertain a group of Canadians and Aussies, in January, 2027.

In Australia, he performs regularly at elders’ homes.

“I love doing it for them as they love the oldies music I give them. It’s nostalgia for those folks.”

Roger has been a part of many known bands, while in Sri Lanka, including the Savages, Fireflies and the Jetliners.

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SLIM and NANASKA partner to strengthen finance and leadership skills for marketers

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, has entered into a strategic partnership with NANASKA (Pvt) Ltd through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance executive education, professional development, and knowledge sharing for marketing professionals.

The first initiative under the partnership will be the launch of the Finance and Leadership Masterclass for Marketing Professionals, an executive programme designed to strengthen financial acumen, commercial thinking, strategic decision-making, and leadership capabilities among marketers.

Commenting on the partnership, Enoch Perera, President of SLIM, said, ” The future of marketing belongs to professionals who combine creativity with commercial understanding and strategic leadership. This partnership with NANASKA represents an important step in broadening the capabilities of marketing professionals by providing an executive learning experience that integrates finance, leadership, and marketing.”

Representing NANASKA, Channa Gunawardana, Executive Director, said, “Today’s marketers need more than creative excellence, they need a strong understanding of finance, commercial strategy, and leadership to create lasting business value. We are proud to partner with SLIM to deliver a first-of-its-kind executive learning programme that empowers marketing professionals with the practical knowledge and confidence to lead in an increasingly dynamic business environment.”

Ms. Manthika Ranasinghe, Vice President, Education & Research, said, ” Professional education must evolve alongside the changing needs of industry. This collaboration enables us to deliver a learning experience that combines academic excellence with practical business insight, helping marketers build capabilities that are increasingly essential in today’s corporate landscape.”

Rajiv David, Vice President, Events & Sustainability, added, ” Meaningful partnerships create meaningful opportunities. By bringing together the strengths of SLIM and NANASKA, we are introducing a learning platform that supports the continuous development of marketing professionals while fostering stronger collaboration between marketing and finance.”

This strategic collaboration brings together Sri Lanka’s premier marketing institute and a leading finance education provider to deliver an executive learning experience that integrates finance, leadership, and marketing. It also lays the foundation for future programmes in emerging disciplines such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and business leadership, further strengthening the capabilities of Sri Lanka’s marketing professionals.

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Sallay’s mother seeks an opportunity to meet Prez

C. Sallay, mother of former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (retd.) Suresh Sallay, has requested an opportunity to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a letter dated 23 August, she has urged the President not to extend her son’s detention.

Sallay has been detained in terms of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Arrested in the last week of February this year, Sallay has been held on second detention order issued by President Dissanayake in his capacity as the defence minister.

Those campaigning for Sally’s bail recently expressed fears regarding the issuance of a third detention order this week to hold him for a further period of 90 days.

In her letter addressed to President Dissanayake, Sallay’s mother stated that her son had served the Sri Lanka Army for 37 years, dedicating his youth and valuable years that could have been spent with his family to the country.

She has stressed that she is not requesting that any investigation be halted.

She has further emphasised that investigations should be based on evidence and that detention should not be used as a substitute for evidence.

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Iran 'puts $10million bounty on Barron Trump's head' as chilling video says 'wait for us'

The video claimed that he is "fully monitored" and shows personal details of the President's son's life including his dorm room.

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UN welcomes Sri Lanka’s efforts to bring back refugees from India

The United Nations on Saturday (22) welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision to simplify immigration procedures to expedite the voluntary return of refugees from India who left the country without valid documents during war, PTI reported.

The government earlier this month made special arrangements for the initiative aimed at streamlining the process to facilitate the return of refugees from India.

Sri Lankan refugees began arriving in Tamil Nadu in large numbers after ethnic violence in the island nation that started in 1983, and the subsequent escalation of the armed conflict between government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which went on for nearly three decades.

While around 18,000 of them returned home between 2002 and 2022, approximately 90,000 refugees continue to reside in the southern Indian state.

Many of those who remain have spent decades in India, with questions around livelihoods, documentation and long-term legal status forming part of the challenges surrounding their eventual return.

Resident Coordinator and representative of the UN Secretary-General in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, said that through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the intergovernmental organisation will continue to facilitate the return and resettlement of these refugees.

“I welcome the Cabinet’s decision on procedures for the voluntary return of Sri Lankan refugees — a key step towards a safe & dignified return after years of displacement,” he said in a post on X.

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