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Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has urged those questioning about the legality of the appointment of Ranga Dissanayake as Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to seek redress from the Supreme Court.

Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing, he said that if the selection made by the Constitutional Council was flawed, irregular, and unconstitutional, former Minister Udaya Gammanpila or any other concerned party could go through a legal process to challenge Dissanayake’s appointment.

‘Criticising is of no use when there is a legal process available. I know former Minister Gammanpila is well conversant with the law in this regard,’ he said, questioning the motive behind raising allegations against the CIABOC DG long after his appointment was made.

Dr. Jayatissa expressed his suspicion over the timing of the allegation when the CIABOC had completed several investigations and begun arrests connected to corruption cases.

‘We have doubts whether some parties, including former Minister Gammanpila, are trying to discredit the CIABOC as they have some other interests,’ he said, adding that Government views such efforts as attempts not by those who are against fraud, corruption, and bribery, but only those who want to shield some involved in corruption and bribery.

He said that those who truly stand against fraud and corruption would not attack the CIABOC at a time when it is performing its duties.

Meanwhile, he reiterated the Government’s commitment to upholding the independence of the CIABOC, stressing that investigations into complaints should be carried out promptly and without interference.

Dr. Jayatissa emphasised that while the Government provided facilities and resources to investigative institutions such as the CIABOC and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), it would not intervene in their operations.

‘If someone makes allegations against an institution like the CIABOC, the best solution is for the DG or the Commission itself to respond, but not the Government,’ the Minister said.

He also said that the Government had full confidence in the officials of the CIABOC as they were performing their duties responsibly and professionally.

According to Dr. Jayatissa, the attempts to level baseless accusations against the CIABOC appeared to be efforts to undermine its ongoing investigations and the best means to challenge the appointment of the CIABOC DG, who has extensive legal experience as a former Magistrate and High Court Judge, was through a legal process.

Answering a question whether there was a lethargy in taking legal actions against those who have corruption charges in the Government, he said all complaints were going through a due legal process.

‘If any allegations have been made against ministers, the CIABOC will continue to investigate them according to its procedures. The Government remains committed to ensuring the CIABOC functions independently and efficiently to strengthen the anti-corruption framework,’ he stressed.

Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday that the Government aims to make all teachers degree holders as part of ongoing education reforms.

Speaking during the parliamentary debate on education sector changes, she said teacher training colleges had seen little reform in decades and required both structural and curriculum upgrades. ‘This is not just a matter of funding – there has been insufficient focus on how these institutions function,’ she noted.

Dr. Amarasuriya said a new curriculum will be introduced this year to align teacher training with national education reform goals. ‘Our priority is to produce teachers who meet the real needs of the country. We are already training both current trainees and those involved in teacher education,’ she said.

She added that the government’s long-term goal is to elevate all teacher training colleges to degree-awarding institutions. ‘At present, only the Kuliyapitiya Teacher Training College grants degrees. We plan to raise the remaining 19 colleges to that same level,’ the Prime Minister said.

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved a proposal to award a long-term contract to Singapore-based BB Energy Asia Ltd. for the supply of four shipments of Murban crude oil to Sri Lanka.

The decision follows a competitive bidding process conducted by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for registered suppliers under two payment options, immediate release from stocked tanks and payment within 30 days via a letter of credit issued by the Bank of Ceylon.

The contract covers deliveries over a four-month period from 1 January to 30 April 2026.

According to Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Jayatissa, the Cabinet approved the award based on recommendations from the Cabinet-Appointed Special Standing Procurement Committee, which evaluated six bids before selecting BB Energy Asia as the successful supplier.

Sanken Construction Ltd., has been awarded the contract worth Rs. 3 billion for an airfield facility at Ratmalana Airport.

The decision to this effect by the Cabinet of Ministers this week was disclosed by Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday.

He said the project, initially approved in September 2019, is intended to upgrade airport infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Nine bids were received under the National Competitive Procurement Procedure, with Sanken selected as the lowest responsive bidder.

The contract, valued at Rs. 3.04 billion excluding Value Added Tax, was approved based on recommendations from both the Procurement Evaluation Committee and the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee.

The Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) 2025 concluded at the SpeedBay Circuit, Bandaragama, Sri Lanka, from 26 to 28 September, drawing 210 competitors from 17 nations across the region.

After a thrilling weekend of competition across karting, autocross, eSports, and gymkhana disciplines, the Philippines emerged as the overall champions, while Sri Lanka secured second place and Hong Kong, China, finished third.

The event marked several historic firsts: the unveiling of the FIA Cross Car, locally designed, engineered, and built under the FIA’s Affordable Cross Car initiative; the first-ever Cross Car event in the region; the debut of 4-stroke Karting Endurance; and an Auto Gymkhana run using locally assembled Hyundai Grand i10s.

Meanwhile, a returning discipline included Karting Sprint, which saw the region’s best talent across the Cadet, Junior, and Senior categories take to the tracks. Karting Slalom, meanwhile, managed to pull in over 40 regional competitors who battled it out over a tight and twisting slalom course which testing driver’s memory, precision, and speed.

Winners in the eSports category received Next Level Racing F-GT Lite rigs, highlighting the growing importance of virtual racing in developing grassroots motorsport. The event was organised by the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC), a member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

Medal Tally (Top Three)

Philippines – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze (6 total)

Sri Lanka – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze (5 total)

Hong Kong, China – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze (5 total)

Highlights of podium results

Cross Car Autocross: Gold – Ashan Silva (Sri Lanka), Silver – Ricardo Enrique Montelibano (Philippines), Bronze – Mohd Shafic Bin Samsudin (Malaysia)

Auto Gymkhana (Male): Gold – Ashish Bharati (India), Silver – Kum Yao Tseng (Chinese Taipei), Bronze – Richard Gallardo (Philippines)

Auto Gymkhana (Female): Gold – Corrine East Johnston (Australia), Silver – Tarushi Vikram (India), Bronze – Dina Mukhametzianova (Kazakhstan)

Karting Endurance (Team): Gold – Kyrgyzstan, Silver – Pakistan, Bronze – Uzbekistan

Karting Slalom (Junior): Gold – Evan Samarajiwa (Sri Lanka), Silver – Sophia Zara Binti Mustaffa Kamal (Malaysia), Bronze – Shenuka Nithin Wijayaesekara (Sri Lanka)

Karting Slalom (Senior): Gold – Carlos Inigo Anton (Philippines), Silver – Yu Kuan (Chinese Taipei), Bronze – Chen Xuan Wu (Chinese Taipei)

Karting Sprint (Cadet): Gold – Mason Alexander (Hong Kong, China), Silver – Carson Choy (Hong Kong, China), Bronze – Sum Mei Alice Lo (Hong Kong, China)

Karting Sprint (Junior): Gold – Axel Nocom (Philippines), Silver – Tehan Amarasiri (Sri Lanka), Bronze – Hyungi Min (South Korea)

Karting Sprint (Senior): Gold – Yu Ka Po (Hong Kong, China), Silver – Aaran Dean (India), Bronze – Zarif Wakra (Malaysia)

eSports iRacing: Gold – Sota Muto (Japan), Silver – Nabil Azalan (Malaysia), Bronze – Russel Reyes (Philippines)

eSports Assetto Corsa: Gold – Naquid Azian (Malaysia), Silver – Luis Moreno (Philippines), Bronze – Yim Ching Kit (Hong Kong, China)

FIA Secretary General for Sport, Valerio Iachizzi, said: ‘It has been a huge challenge, with fierce competition and rivalry, but more than this, what I want to highlight is the fact that you have created memories and friendships, and this is something you will carry with you for your entire life. It’s important for me to acknowledge the tremendous work of the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) and thank the entire organisation. On behalf of the President of the FIA, I warmly thank the working groups and everyone who dedicated so much time and effort to make this event happen. It’s a real honour for me to be here representing the entire federation, the staff, and everyone involved. I’m here to say congratulations to all of you.’

The championship was powered by an esteemed roster of partners: Hyundai Abans Auto – Official Automobile Partner, Westlake Tires – Gymkhana Tire Partner, Eastwind Logistics – Logistics Partner, Next Level Racing – eSports Title Sponsor, Chama Computers – Technology Partner, Akbar Tea – Official Tea Partner, and Meguiar’s – Coverage Partner.

Talks between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Government over the ongoing restructuring process have broken down, prompting electricity trade unions to intensify their month-long work-to-rule campaign.

Union representatives said they have decided to suspend all cooperation with officials from the Ministry of Power, the CEB Director General, and others involved in the restructuring initiative.

‘We will not take part in discussions or participate in any activity connected to the restructuring process. Despite our continued trade union action for more than a month, the Government has neither resolved the issues nor held meaningful talks with us. Our campaign will continue and be further intensified until the authorities respond,’ a union spokesperson told the media.

Electricity sector unions have been protesting against the restructuring of the CEB, claiming the process is being carried out without transparency or consultation with employees.

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) on Tuesday issued its findings on Sri Lanka during the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

In its report, the Committee said it was concerned about the lack of a comprehensive register of disappeared persons and the limited progress in clarifying their fate and whereabouts, noting that the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) had only traced 23 disappeared persons out of the 16,966 received cases.

It also stated its concern about the high level of impunity, reflected in the lack of progress in the investigation and prosecution of alleged enforced disappearances, including those that occurred during the armed conflict.

The Committee also said it was concerned about the accidental discovery of at least 17 mass graves which underscored the limited forensic capacity among competent authorities and the absence of centralised ante-mortem and post-mortem databases as well as a national genetic database.

It urged Sri Lanka to strengthen the capacity of competent national institutions to locate and identify mass graves, seek and conduct exhumations, and develop a comprehensive strategy for the search for, identification, excavation, and investigation of identified burial sites.

This comes days after the UNHRC adopted a new resolution on Sri Lanka without a vote to extend for two more years the mandate of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). This means the Government will have two years before a comprehensive review of how it addresses human rights issues in the country.

The reality for any party that takes power in the country is that it has to address human rights issues that remain unaddressed for decades. It is not the doing of one government or of a few individuals, this is an issue that the citizens of the country need to collectively come to understand as one that cannot be sidestepped forever, if there is to be genuine interest in reconciliation in the country.

The NPP Government which won overwhelmingly at the Parliamentary election from the North and East of the country promised to address human rights violations/disappearances, etc. but so far not much has changed.

There were promises to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) but other than appointing an expert committee to review the law, it remains very much in place and people continue to be detained under the PTA.

There was also the pledge to set up an independent prosecutor office which too has made little headway.

The Government, during its submission to the UNHRC was firm that it will only be through the domestic process that human rights violations will be investigated, and those found guilty punished. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath who addressed the meeting said State institutions have already been de-politicised and strengthened and there is more scope for independent and fair investigation in the country than ever before.

The problem with this position is that neither the UN nor the countries that have been calling for international investigations into Sri Lanka are willing to take it seriously. They see a lack of credibility in the domestic process as well a lack of faith in the system by families of victims of alleged war crimes/disappearances.

Hence for the Government both convincing international partners as well as the family members of victims to keep faith in the local system is a challenging task.

Successive Governments have used the UNHRC sessions to buy time, but justice has not been delivered. The NPP, unless it acts with sincerity and firmly, will tell the UNHRC the same story two years down the line with little to show for progress.

The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has called on Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development to intervene in the ongoing electricity sector reforms, alleging that the process is being carried out in violation of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024 and its 2025 amendment.

In a detailed submission to the Committee, the union warned that the reforms, including employee assignations, company restructuring, and asset transfers, are proceeding without a coherent strategic plan, statutory compliance, or adequate stakeholder consultation. The CEBEU said the process risks undermining institutional stability, employee trust, and national energy security unless corrective action and parliamentary oversight are urgently introduced.

The CEBEU letter in full is as follows:

Request for the intervention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development regarding the ongoing electricity sector reforms

The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU), as the main representative body of engineering professionals within the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and a key stakeholder in the electricity sector, wishes to bring to the attention of the Hon. Members of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development a series of serious concerns regarding how the ongoing electricity sector reforms are currently being implemented in violation of the law, specifically the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024 and the Electricity (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2025.

While CEBEU has consistently extended its professional support toward a reform process that is transparent, technically sound, and beneficial to the public, we regret to note that the current process has deviated from the principles of good governance, institutional accountability, and statutory compliance envisioned under the Act.

We wish to highlight a few major concerns (but not limited to) as follows.

01. Absence of a coherent strategic plan

The reform program is proceeding in a fragmented and ad-hoc manner, without an approved and transparent strategic roadmap. Fundamental decisions affecting national energy security, public finance, and institutional restructuring are being taken without due technical consultation or feasibility validation.

02. Issuance of illegal Assignation Letters

It should be noted that the GM, CEB has been instructed to issue Assignation Letters to employees, even before the establishment and legal constitution of the successor companies, and to publish the terms and conditions of the VRS, under the provisions of the Act. Such actions have disregarded the due process outlined for employee assignation and consent. The premature issuance of these letters not only violates statutory procedure but also creates serious confusion and unrest among employees, undermining both the credibility of the reform process and the authority of the law itself.

03. Inadequacy of the Draft Preliminary Transfer Plan and HR Policy

The draft Preliminary Transfer Plan (PTP) and the accompanying draft Human Resource Policy documents circulated by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat are substantially inadequate and incomplete. These documents fail to meet the requirements prescribed under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, particularly those concerning the clarity of asset, liability, and human resource transfers, as well as the continuity of employee rights and institutional functions.

The absence of comprehensive, technically vetted, and legally compliant plans poses serious risks to the orderly implementation of the reforms. The preparation of these documents without adequate stakeholder consultation, supporting studies, or approval mechanisms undermines both the credibility and legality of the reform process.

04. Undermining the authority of the Board of Directors of the Successor Companies

The Minister has now appointed the Directors for the Successor Companies, and consistent with the primary objective of the Act, these companies should operate with independence and autonomy. However, all the reform committees have been appointed in an ad hoc manner, including members of PSRS in the committees, even for the responsibilities that are to be fulfilled by the Boards of Directors of the Successor Companies, in which PSRS also acts as the supervising entity. This dual role undermines independence and objectivity, conflicting with the principles of impartial oversight expected during this process.

05. Erosion of employee trust and institutional stability

The absence of clear communication, along with concerns about unequal treatment and the selective extension of retirement ages, in violation of Gazette No. 2309/04 of 5 December 2022, has generated uncertainty and unrest among employees. Such practices undermine public trust and risk destabilising a sector that is vital to the economy.

06. Non-Establishment of the Statutory Company for Pension and Provident Funds

Despite the clear requirement under the Act to establish a dedicated company for the management of the existing Pension and Provident Funds of the Ceylon Electricity Board, no such legal entity has yet been created. The absence of this institution leaves a critical vacuum in safeguarding the retirement benefits and financial security of over 25,000 employees and pensioners. This omission not only violates the legislative intent of the Act but also raises serious risks of mismanagement, legal disputes, and loss of employee confidence during the transition period. Immediate action is therefore essential to ensure that the statutory company is established, capitalised, and governed under proper legal and fiduciary frameworks before any employee transfers or assignations take place.

07. Unrealistic and frequently missed deadlines

The reform process has been marked by a series of unrealistic timelines and repeatedly missed deadlines set by the Ministry of Energy itself. Critical milestones-including the preparation of the Preliminary Transfer Plan (PTP), the establishment of successor companies, and the finalisation of employee assignation procedures-have been delayed far beyond the announced schedules. These recurring lapses have created serious doubts regarding the administrative capacity and sincerity of the process. Moreover, the tendency to hastily issue new deadlines without addressing the underlying institutional or technical bottlenecks has further eroded stakeholder confidence, giving the impression that the reforms are being driven by short-term political pressures rather than a structured, strategic roadmap envisioned under the Act.

08. Lack of transparency and public accountability

The reform process lacks an effective mechanism for stakeholder consultation and parliamentary scrutiny. Information on the progress of the reform, including methods and people involved, its financial implications, and institutional design, is not being disclosed adequately to either the public or the employees who will ultimately implement these reforms.

In view of the above, we respectfully request that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development urgently review the ongoing electricity sector reform process, summon the relevant officials for clarification, and ensure that the reforms are implemented in strict accordance with the law, established procedures, and the principles of transparency, equity, and accountability.

We further request that the Committee provide an opportunity for the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) to present its professional observations and proposals before the Committee, so that Parliament is fully apprised of the practical and legal issues currently threatening the success of this nationally significant reform program.

Furthermore, we believe that only through proper dialogue and consultation can we effectively address the pending issues in PTP and the entire transition process, ensuring that there is no room for error, ambiguity, or future legal and operational challenges in its implementation, after the appointed date.

Please recognise that all these efforts are made by CEBEU in good faith and with genuine intent to guide the reform process in the right direction.

Matheesha Perera and Lidiya Fonseka were crowned champions at the Sri Lanka Badminton Novices Championship 2025 which concluded on Thursday 2 October at the Deshabandhu Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Indoor Stadium in Kuruwita, Ratnapura. While Matheesha pocketed the Men’s Open Singles title, Lidiya was crowned the Women’s Open Singles Champion, as she claimed a double after winning the Girl’s Under-17 Singles title.

Unseeded Matheesha easily overcame third seed Suresh in the Men’s Open Singles final, following a clean run up to the final. He was initially troubled by Suresh in the first set, but Matheesha remained composed to claim the first set 21/14, and continued his form to record a 21/7 win in the second set to seal the Men’s Open Singles title.

Lidiya easily overcame Shehani Wijenayake in straight sets with scores of 21/8 and 21/10 to claim her double title at the SLB Novices Championship 2025, emerging as one of the top performers of the five-day event. Subair Aathil teamed up with S.M. Imzan to beat Ashen Imalka and Adihtya Kalhara in straight sets to emerge Men’s Open Doubles champion, while Devindra Fernando paired up with Sandali Geekiyanage to overcome Omindu Bimsara and Sandumi Amaya in straight sets, in an otherwise exciting final to claim the Mixed Open Doubles title.

Nishadi Thenushika accounted for a double crown in the Under-19 category, winning the Girl’s Singles as well as the Girls’ Doubles titles, while Lafeer Ansaf recorded a straight win to overpower Yagama Gimhana in straight sets to win the Boy’s Singles title. Despite losing the Singles final, Gimhana teamed up with Irun Shakya to record a straight win against Omira Dinsara and Tharuka Rajin, and claim the Boys’ U-19 Doubles title. Nishadi beat Thashara Jayaratne in the Girl’s U-19 Singles in straight sets, and later teamed up with her opponent to record a comfortable straight win on their way to earn the Girls’ U-19 Doubles title.

While Women’s Open Singles winner Lidiya Fonseka earned her first title, beating Thesandi Dinuwari in the Girl’s Under-17 Singles final, Pubudu Melon claimed a double crown, winning the Boy’s Singles as well as the Doubles titles. Pubudu beat Mohamed Basim in straight sets to claim the Boy’s U-17 Singles title, and teamed up with Duvindu Edirisinghe to outsmart Basim and Munas Asmal to claim the Boy’s U-17 Doubles title.

Udan Peiris overcame Binupa Ratnayake in straight sets to claim the Boy’s Under-15 Singles title while Sesadi Anujana bounced back from an early setback to thump Vinuthi Mendis 2-1 and claim the Girl’s U-15 Singles title. Akram Ahamed and Lithum Fernando made a strong resistance before overcoming Sanira Mendis and Udan Peiris in straight sets to emerge Boys’ U-15 Doubles winners, while Isuli Rajapaksha and Siyansa Wickramasinghe thwarted the challenge possessed by Raini Gamage and Crystal Weerakkody on their way to become Girls’ U-15 Doubles champions.

Sashmitha Damsara beat Manul Fernando in straight sets to become the Boy’s Under-13 Singles Champion, while Sanuthi Mahinsha enjoyed a similar outcome against Sithuli Samarasinghe to emerge the Girl’s Under-13 Singles Champion. In a close contest where the final went down to the wire, Sanithu Mahinsha and Siheli Siriwardhana prevailed over Manudi Rehansa and Benadi Weerakoon by 2-1 to emerge the Girls’ U-13 Doubles Champions. Ruwan Basitha and Denuka Karunaratne recorded a comfortable straight win against the Jayawickrama brothers, Senon and Thinon, to claim the Boys’ U-13 Doubles title.

The Sri Lanka Badminton Novices Championship 2025 was held simultaneously at three prominent indoor facilities in the Sabaragamuwa region – the Deshabandhu Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Indoor Stadium in Kuruwita, the Sabaragamuwa Province Indoor Sports Complex and the Seevali College Indoor Stadium, both situated in Ratnapura. The organisers, SLB, received the full support of by the Regional Development Committee and Sabaragamuwa Province Badminton to conduct the five-day event.

The competition, which began at all three venues with the preliminary round matches on 28 September, concluded with the finals of all age categories on 2 October, followed by the awards ceremony. The tournament was sponsored by Mobil, Sunquick and LiNing.

Results of all finals

Men’s Open Singles: Matheesha Perera beat Suresh Jayasooriya 2-0 (21/14, 21/7)

Women’s Open Singles: Lidiya Fonseka beat Shehani Wijenayake 2-0 (21/8, 21/10)

Men’s Open Doubles: Subair Aathil/S.M. Imzan beat Ashen Imalka/Adithya Kalhara 2-0 (21/14, 21/15)

Mixed Open Doubles: Devindra Fernando/Sandali Geekiyanage beat Omindu Bimsara/Sandumi Amaya 2-0 (21/18, 21/18)

Boy’s U-19 Singles: Lafeer Ansaf beat Yagama Gumhana 2-0 (21/12, 21/18)

Girl’s U-19 Singles: Nishadi Thenushika beat Thashara Jayaratne 2-0 (21/10, 21/9)

Boys’ U-19 Doubles: Yagama Gimhana/Irun Shakya beat Omira Dinsara/Tharuka Rajin 2-0 (21/11, 21/15)

Girls’ U-19 Doubles: Nishadi Thenushika/Thashara Jayaratne beat Dinugi de Silva/Sethumdi Wijegunawardena 2-0 (21/9, 21/9)

Boy’s U-17 Singles: Pubudu Melon beat Mohamed Basim 2-0 (21/17, 21/14)

Girl’s U-17 Singles: Lidiya Fonseka beat Thesandi Dinuwari 2-0 (21/16, 21/9)

Boys’ U-17 Doubles: Duvindu Edirisinghe/Pubudu Melon beat Munas Asmal/Mohamed Basim 2-0 (21/16, 21/8)

Boy’s U-15 Singles: Udan Peiris beat Binupa Ratnayake 2-0 (21/14, 21/13)

Girl’s U-15 Singles: Sesadi Anujana beat Vinuthi Mendis 2-1 (13/21, 21/7, 21/8)

Boys’ U-15 Doubles: Akram Ahamed/Lithum Fernando beat Sanira Mendis/Udan Peiris 2-0 (21/15, 21/18)

Girls’ U-15 Doubles: Isuli Rajapaksha/Siyansa Wickramasinghe beat Raini Gamage/Crystal Weerakkody 2-0 (21/14, 21/20)

Boy’s U-13 Singles: Sashmitha Damsara beat Manul Fernando 2-0 (15/8, 15/13)

Girl’s U-13 Singles: Sanuthi Mahinsha beat Sithuli Samarasinghe 2-0 (15/9, 15/13)

Boys’ U-13 Doubles: Ruwan Basitha/Denuka Karunaratne beat Senon Jayawickrama/Thinon Jayawickrama 2-0 (15/6, 15/9)

Girls’ U-13 Doubles: Sanithu Mahinsha/Siheli Siriwardhana beat Manudi Rehansa/Benadi Weerakoon 2-1 (15/8, 12/15, 15/11)

Cosmetics.lk, has been honoured with the title ‘Most Popular Website in Sri Lanka’ in the E-Commerce Category at BestWeb.lk 2025, organised by the LK Domain Registry.

BestWeb.lk is Sri Lanka’s premier web competition, recognising and rewarding excellence in web presence, creativity, technical quality, user experience, and innovation.

Among hundreds of entries across multiple industries, Cosmetics.lk stood out for its strong digital presence and the overwhelming support it received from its growing community of customers nationwide.

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Cosmetics.lk has built its reputation by offering a wide portfolio of premium international and dermatologist-trusted brands to the Sri Lankan market.

Among the many names available on the platform are CeraVe, The Ordinary, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Loreal, Palmers, Aveeno, La Roche-Posay, and popular Korean skincare brands such as Anua, SKIN1004 Centella, Medicube, COSRX, and K-Secret SEOUL. In addition to skincare and cosmetics, Cosmetics.lk also offers a carefully curated range of supplements and wellness products from globally trusted brands, including Centrum, NOW, Vital Proteins, Perfectil, Neocell, and Relumins. All products are directly imported from Canada, the USA, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, and other leading European nations, ensuring Sri Lankan consumers have access to authentic, high-quality beauty, wellness, and personal care essentials that meet international standards.

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