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A Memorable Silver Jubilee for GOPIO Sri Lanka

The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Sri Lanka celebrated its 25th anniversary with a grand Silver Jubilee event held at the Taj Marquee, Colombo. The evening brought together dignitaries, members, and well-wishers to mark the milestone in fostering friendship and cultural exchange between India and Sri Lanka.

The program commenced with the lighting of the oil lamp followed by the national anthems of both countries. The President of GOPIO Sri Lanka delivered the welcome address, highlighting the organization’s journey over the past 25 years.

 

Event Name: GOPIO Sri Lanka Silver Jubilee Celebration

Date: 1st of November 2025

Venue: Taj Marquee, Colombo

Organizer: GOPIO Sri Lanka

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Rishini Weeraratne

Editor, The Sun (Sri Lanka) Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a subsidiary of the World Bank) and Australia Aid, and the 2025 Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award for the Corporate and Professional Sector. Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

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