Hettich, the globally renowned German manufacturer of furniture fittings and architectural hardware known for its state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and magical interior solutions across the world celebrated a significant milestone in Sri Lanka, marking 10 years of presence in the country with its inaugural Partner Meet in Colombo.

The landmark event brought together Hettich’s key partners, stakeholders and industry leaders to celebrate a decade of growth, collaboration and shared success, while reaffirming the company’s long-term commitment to the Sri Lankan market.

Over the past decade, Hettich has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka through its focus on German engineering, innovation, quality and functionality, contributing to the creation of contemporary and intelligently designed living and working spaces across the country.

The gala evening was graced by a distinguished delegation of senior leaders, including Dr. Andreas Hettich, Chairman, Hettich Group Advisory Board; S. K. Poddar, Chairman, Hettich India & Adventz Group; Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Hettich India; Andre Eckholt, Managing Director, Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa; Rahul Thakkar, Director – Sales, Hettich India & SAARC; and Dinusha Bhaskaran, Managing Director, Vallibel One PLC.

GS Evo Motors Limited, the authorized distributor of JMEV electric vehicles in Sri Lanka, has officially launched the JMEV EWIND, a next-generation compact electric SUV. The vehicle is designed to offer strong performance, intelligent technology, premium comfort, and high safety standards, marking another milestone in Sri Lanka’s growing electric mobility sector.

The EWIND features a sleek, aerodynamic exterior with penetrating LED daytime running lights, trapezoidal chain-inspired LED tail lamps, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a bold silhouette. Inside, it offers a spacious cabin with a panoramic moonroof and retractable curtain, an ultra-thin suspended instrument panel, a D-shaped multifunction steering wheel, multi-colour ambient lighting, premium finishes, and electrically adjustable front seats.

The SUV is available in single-motor front-wheel drive configurations, producing up to 108 kW and 210 Nm, with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8.9 seconds.

The Inter-School U13 Basketball Championship 2026, powered by People’s Bank, concluded successfully with the finals and presentation ceremony held recently at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, bringing together some of Sri Lanka’s most promising young basketball talent.

The championship provided a competitive platform for schoolchildren from across the country to showcase their skills, determination and sportsmanship, while gaining valuable experience through high-level inter-school competition.

In the U13 Boys’ Division A – Tier I, Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa emerged champions, while Royal College, Colombo secured the 1st Runner-up position. St. Peter’s College, Colombo and St. Benedict’s College, Colombo finished as the 2nd and 3rd Runners-up respectively.

In the U13 Girls’ Division A – Tier I, Holy Family Convent, Colombo clinched the championship. Lyceum International School, Nugegoda was named 1st Runner-up, while PDS Kularathna Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda and Mahamaya Girls School, Kandy secured the 2nd and 3rd Runner-up positions respectively.

The championship also featured several categories across the U13 Boys’ and Girls’ divisions, with schools from different parts of Sri Lanka recording notable performances.