{"id":665,"date":"2024-08-15T11:26:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T05:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/?page_id=665"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T06:07:27","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style>#fn-block-0 .item-big .item-mid {height:315px}#fn-block-0 .item {margin-top:20px}#fn-block-0 .fn-block-content {margin-top:-20px}#fn-block-0 .item-w60 .item-inner {padding-right:10px}#fn-block-0 .item-w40 .item-inner {padding-left:10px}<\/style><div id=\"fn-block-0\" class=\"fn-block fn-sticky fn-item-hl\"><h2 class=\"fn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk?cat=2&post_type=post\" class=\"fn-block-title-text\">LEAD STORIES<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk?cat=2&post_type=post\" class=\"fn-block-explore-link\">EXPLORE ALL <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2><div 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class=\"item-author\">JF - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/07\/the-president-says-that-imf-third-tranche-likely-by-january-end-or-early-february\/\">- November 7, 2024<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/07\/the-president-says-that-imf-third-tranche-likely-by-january-end-or-early-february\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed hope that Sri Lanka will receive the third tranche under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the end of ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"The President says that IMF third tranche likely by January end or Early February:\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/07\/the-president-says-that-imf-third-tranche-likely-by-january-end-or-early-february\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa 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.item-bot .item-title a:hover, .fn-bh-bot-border #fn-block-3 .fn-block-title a, .fn-bh-text-bg-bot-border #fn-block-3 .fn-block-title a.fn-block-explore-link {color:#85b200}#fn-block-3 .border,#fn-block-3 .sneeit-percent-fill,#fn-block-3 .sneeit-percent-mask,.fn-bh-text-bg-bot-border #fn-block-3 .fn-block-title,.fn-bh-bot-border #fn-block-3 .fn-block-title,#fn-block-3 .sneeit-articles-pagination-content > a:hover{border-color:#85b200}#fn-block-3 .bg,#fn-block-3 .item-mid .item-categories,.fn-bh-text-bg-bot-border #fn-block-3 .fn-block-title-text,#fn-block-3 .fn-bh-full-bg .fn-block-title,#fn-block-3 .item-meta .item-categories,#fn-block-3 .sneeit-articles-pagination-content > a:hover,#fn-block-3.fn-item-hl .item-big .item-bot-content, #fn-block-3.fn-item-hl .item-big .item-top, #fn-block-3.fn-item-hl .fn-blog .item-bot-content, #fn-block-3.fn-item-hl .fn-blog .item-top{background-color: #85b200}<\/style><div id=\"fn-block-3\" class=\"fn-block fn-blog fn-blog-item-under-in fn-blog-3c fn-blog-static\" data-columns=\"3\"><h2 class=\"fn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk?cat=5&post_type=post\" class=\"fn-block-title-text\">BUSINESS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk?cat=5&post_type=post\" class=\"fn-block-explore-link\">EXPLORE ALL <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fn-block-content\"><div class=\"fn-block-content-inner\"><div class=\"item item-0 item-w33 item-under-in item-cate-in item-title-under item-blog-0\"><div class=\"item-inner\"><div class=\"item-mid\"><div class=\"item-mid-content\"><div class=\"item-mid-content-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/\" class=\"item-mid-content-floor\"><\/a><span class=\"item-categories\"><a class=\"item-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/category\/business\/\" title=\"Business\">Business<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><a title=\"Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People\u2019s Excellency Awards\" class=\"sneeit-thumb sneeit-thumb-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People\u2019s Excellency Awards\" data-s=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-150x83.jpg\" data-ss=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-650x362.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-350x195.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises-550x306.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kedella-Enterprises.jpg 800w\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"item-bot\"><div class=\"item-bot-content\"><h3 class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/\" title=\"Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People\u2019s Excellency Awards\">Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People\u2019s Excellency Awards<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"item-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/author\/xflon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"item-author\">IJ - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/\">- Apr 6, 2026<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>Kedella Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., a leading construction company in Sri Lanka, proudly secured two prestigious accolades at the People\u2019s Excellency Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as a trusted and innovative name in the country\u2019s construction industry. The awards ceremony was held on December 29, 2025 at the distinguished Waters Edge ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People\u2019s Excellency Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/kedella-enterprises-wins-dual-honours-at-peoples-excellency-awards\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item item-1 item-w33 item-under-in item-cate-in item-title-under item-blog-1\"><div class=\"item-inner\"><div class=\"item-mid\"><div class=\"item-mid-content\"><div class=\"item-mid-content-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/\" class=\"item-mid-content-floor\"><\/a><span class=\"item-categories\"><a class=\"item-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/category\/business\/\" title=\"Business\">Business<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><a title=\"Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Kapruka Holdings PLC announce strategic partnership through partner central platform\" class=\"sneeit-thumb sneeit-thumb-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Kapruka Holdings PLC announce strategic partnership through partner central platform\" data-s=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-150x83.jpg\" data-ss=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-650x362.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-350x195.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka-550x306.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Singer-and-Kapruka.jpg 800w\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"item-bot\"><div class=\"item-bot-content\"><h3 class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/\" title=\"Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Kapruka Holdings PLC announce strategic partnership through partner central platform\">Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Kapruka Holdings PLC announce strategic partnership through partner central platform<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"item-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/author\/xflon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"item-author\">IJ - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/\">- Apr 6, 2026<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>Singer Sri Lanka PLC (SINS) has officially announced a strategic collaboration with Kapruka Holdings PLC (KPHL) to offer its comprehensive range of consumer electronics and homeware through the Kapruka Partner Central platform. This partnership allows one of the nation's most trusted retail brands to leverage the digital infrastructure of Sri ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Kapruka Holdings PLC announce strategic partnership through partner central platform\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/06\/singer-sri-lanka-plc-and-kapruka-holdings-plc-announce-strategic-partnership-through-partner-central-platform\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item item-2 item-w33 item-under-in item-cate-in item-title-under item-blog-2\"><div class=\"item-inner\"><div class=\"item-mid\"><div class=\"item-mid-content\"><div class=\"item-mid-content-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/\" class=\"item-mid-content-floor\"><\/a><span class=\"item-categories\"><a class=\"item-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/category\/business\/\" title=\"Business\">Business<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><a title=\"Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC\" class=\"sneeit-thumb sneeit-thumb-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC\" data-s=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-150x83.jpg\" data-ss=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-650x362.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-350x195.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka-550x306.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cap-Snap-Lanka.jpg 800w\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"item-bot\"><div class=\"item-bot-content\"><h3 class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/\" title=\"Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC\">Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"item-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/author\/xflon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"item-author\">IJ - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/\">- Apr 2, 2026<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company\u2019s ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/04\/02\/cap-snap-lanka-receives-six-international-certifications-including-iso-fssc\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#fn-block-4 .item-small .item-mid {height:80px}#fn-block-4 .item-big .item-mid {height:215px}#fn-block-4 .fn-block-content {margin-top:-20px}#fn-block-4 .fn-masonry-col .item, #fn-block-4[data-columns=\"1\"] .item {margin-top:20px}#fn-block-4[data-fnc=\"2\"] .fn-masonry-col-0 .item .item-inner{padding-right:10px}#fn-block-4[data-fnc=\"2\"] .fn-masonry-col-1 .item .item-inner{padding-left:10px}#fn-block-4[data-fnc=\"3\"] .fn-masonry-col-0 .item 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href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2026\/03\/11\/top-young-golfers-shine-at-prima-sunrise-powered-sri-lanka-junior-open-golf-2025\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>Prima Sunrise Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2025, the country\u2019s most prestigious junior golf tournament, concluded with resounding success, showcasing the exceptional talent and passion of young golfers across Sri Lanka. 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Tsunami in Sri Lanka\">International Photojournalist Abhi Indrarajan Reflects on the Poignant Legacy of the Tsunami in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"item-meta\"><span class=\"item-categories\"><a class=\"item-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/category\/entertainment\/\" title=\"Entertainment\">Entertainment<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/author\/xflon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"item-author\">IJ - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/12\/13\/international-photojournalist-abhi-indrarajan-reflects-on-the-poignant-legacy-of-the-tsunami-in-sri-lanka\/\">- December 13, 2024<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/12\/13\/international-photojournalist-abhi-indrarajan-reflects-on-the-poignant-legacy-of-the-tsunami-in-sri-lanka\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>International photojournalist Abhi Indrarajan, celebrated for his evocative portraits of global figures, is set to host a compelling photographic exhibition in Arugam Bay, exploring the ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"International Photojournalist Abhi Indrarajan Reflects on the Poignant Legacy of the Tsunami in Sri Lanka\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/12\/13\/international-photojournalist-abhi-indrarajan-reflects-on-the-poignant-legacy-of-the-tsunami-in-sri-lanka\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item item-1 item-w100 item-right-under item-cate-under item-title-right item-ho item-blog-0\"><div class=\"item-inner\"><div class=\"item-mid\"><div class=\"item-mid-content\"><div class=\"item-mid-content-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/27\/ceylonese-unleash-in-the-middle-east-stigmata-to-take-lankan-metal-to-dubais-desert-inferno\/\" 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class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/27\/ceylonese-unleash-in-the-middle-east-stigmata-to-take-lankan-metal-to-dubais-desert-inferno\/\">- November 27, 2024<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/27\/ceylonese-unleash-in-the-middle-east-stigmata-to-take-lankan-metal-to-dubais-desert-inferno\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>December in Dubai is a month of metal madness. Fans of metal and rock music would be thrilled to see that the biggest metal event ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"Ceylonese unleash in the middle east: stigmata to take Lankan metal to Dubai\u2019s desert inferno\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/27\/ceylonese-unleash-in-the-middle-east-stigmata-to-take-lankan-metal-to-dubais-desert-inferno\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item item-2 item-w100 item-right-under item-cate-under item-title-right item-ho item-blog-0\"><div class=\"item-inner\"><div class=\"item-mid\"><div class=\"item-mid-content\"><div class=\"item-mid-content-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/\" class=\"item-mid-content-floor\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><a title=\"Stigmata ready to Raise a Storm with Dubai Tour at \u2018Desert Inferno XXVIII\u2019\" class=\"sneeit-thumb sneeit-thumb-f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stigmata ready to Raise a Storm with Dubai Tour at \u2018Desert Inferno XXVIII\u2019\" data-s=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-150x83.jpg\" data-ss=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-650x362.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-350x195.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII-550x306.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stigmata-Desert-Inferno-XXVIII.jpg 800w\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"item-bot\"><div class=\"item-bot-content\"><h3 class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/\" title=\"Stigmata ready to Raise a Storm with Dubai Tour at \u2018Desert Inferno XXVIII\u2019\">Stigmata ready to Raise a Storm with Dubai Tour at \u2018Desert Inferno XXVIII\u2019<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"item-meta\"><span class=\"item-categories\"><a class=\"item-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/category\/entertainment\/\" title=\"Entertainment\">Entertainment<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/author\/xflon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"item-author\">IJ - Web Editor<\/a><a class=\"item-date-time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/\">- November 8, 2024<\/a><a class=\"item-comment-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/#respond\"><i class=\"fa fa-commenting\"><\/i> 0<\/a><\/span><p class=\"item-snippet\"><span>Sri Lankan heavy metal pioneers Stigmata are once again set to proudly represent Sri Lanka on the international stage at \u201cDesert Inferno XXVIII\u201d organized by ...<\/span> <a class=\"item-read-more\" title=\"Stigmata ready to Raise a Storm with Dubai Tour at \u2018Desert Inferno XXVIII\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english.slbcnews.lk\/2024\/11\/08\/stigmata-ready-to-raise-a-storm-with-dubai-tour-at-desert-inferno-xxviii\/#more\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fn-block-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"iawp_total_views":3487,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-665","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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