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Bar Association of Sri Lanka Celebrates 50 Years with a Grand Golden Jubilee Ball

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its Golden Jubilee Ball, commemorating 50 years of excellence and service to the legal fraternity. The grand event, themed “A Night at Ceaser’s Palace”, was held on the 17th of October 2025 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

The evening brought together members of the legal community for a night filled with music, dance, and timeless memories. Guests were treated to captivating performances by popular bands Freeze, Flame, and Section-8Attendees embraced the evening’s Roman-inspired dress theme, contributing to a vibrant and elegant atmosphere.

A variety of in-event competitions, including best-dressed awards and dance contests, added excitement and engagement throughout the night. With exceptional entertainment, fine dining, and camaraderie, the Golden Jubilee Ball was a fitting tribute to the Bar Association’s rich legacy and promising future.

  • Event: Golden Jubilee Ball – A Night at Ceaser’s Palace

  • Date: 17th October 2025

  • Venue: Cinnamon Grand Colombo

  • Organizer: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka

 

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Rishini Weeraratne

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 member of the World Bank Group), and Australia Aid. In August 2025, she received the Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award in the Corporate and Professional Sector, and in October 2025, she was named Legendary Woman of the Year 2025 for Pioneering Digital Media in Sri Lanka. Rishini is also the Ambassador in Sri Lanka for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK). 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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