Ceylinco Life, Sri Lanka’s leading life insurer, has recognised its top-performing sales personnel at the company’s Mid-Year Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding achievements in customer service and sales performance during the first half of the year.
Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila under the theme ‘Champions of Excellence – Mid Year Awards 2026,’ the two-day event brought together 230 participants, including the company’s Chairman, members of the Board, senior management and selected sales officers.
The awards ceremony recognised employees who demonstrated exceptional performance in achieving their targets during the first six months of 2026, while providing an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the company’s wider sales organisation.
Awards were presented across several categories, including Investment, Awards of Excellence, Group Insurance, Retirement Planning, Manpower Achievement, Friendship Circle Champions and High Flyer Achievements. The diverse range of categories reflected the breadth of contributions made by Ceylinco Life’s sales force to the company’s overall performance.
A total of 124 award winners received a range of rewards in recognition of their achievements, including certificates, plaques, medals, trophies, cash prizes and foreign tours.
Among the distinguished performers recognised were A. S. Samarasinghe of the Nugegoda branch, who was named Best Regional Sales Manager; S. R. A. R. Kumari of the Kolonnawa branch, who won Best Life Insurance Advisor – Rookie Category; and A. I. P. Manjula of the Ambalantota branch, who was recognised as Best Life Insurance Advisor – Veteran Category.
Also recognised were S. Ragini of the Jaffna branch as Best Sales Executive, and A. S. L. Fernando of the Wennappuwa branch as Best Agency Head.
Sri Lankan Author Ragulan Tharmakulasingam Launches The Last Cup of Tea, a Tribute to Mothers Worldwide
Author and Pick a Book founder Ragulan Tharmakulasingam has released his second book, The Last Cup of Tea, a short yet deeply moving story that explores the quiet, often unnoticed expressions of a mother’s love. The book is now available to readers worldwide through Amazon.
The book was officially launched at the Pick a Book Readers’ Summit, held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together readers and members of Sri Lanka’s literary and reading community.
Set against the backdrop of a rain-soaked afternoon in a quiet cemetery, The Last Cup of Tea follows two elderly men as they watch the funeral of an old woman. Through their gentle conversation, the two gradually piece together the story of her life — from the morning cups of tea she prepared without being asked, to the sacrifices that went unnoticed and the son who always intended to call.
As the story reaches its conclusion, a quiet revelation changes the way the events are understood, transforming the narrative into a reflection on unconditional love, the unnoticed good we do for others and the moments we often take for granted.
Written as a tribute to mothers everywhere, the book is designed to be read in a single sitting while leaving a lasting emotional impression. Early readers have described the experience as deeply emotional, with some saying it prompted them to reach out to their own mothers.
“Love is rarely lost in a single moment – it’s lost in the moments we thought would always be there,” said Ragulan, quoting a line from the book. “I wrote it to remind us to cherish the people who love us quietly, before it’s too late to say thank you.”
The book has already generated a strong emotional response among early readers. One reader described it as an unexpectedly moving experience, while another reflected on the precious moments shared with their own mother after reading the story. Readers have also highlighted the book’s unexpected ending as one of its most memorable elements.
With its simple narrative and universal message, The Last Cup of Tea seeks to remind readers that love is often expressed through the smallest, everyday gestures — and that some moments should not be left for another day.
Ceylinco Life Honours Customer Service Champions Who Go the Extra Mile
