A crucial United Nations conference heard calls on its first day for the world’s major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions.
The Colombo Development Dialogues on Green Development, an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, and other co-convening partners successfully concluded recently.
A visionary, A statesman, A father, A role model and an all-round benevolent individual, Sir Oliver Goonethileke (GCMG, KCVO, KBE) served as an important figure in the gradual independence of Ceylon from Britain and was the third Governor-General of Ceylon (1954-1962). He was the first Ceylonese individual to hold the vice – regal post.
Phidias, the great sculptor was immersed in work. It was 447 BC, and Phidias was given the mission to sculpt a massive statue of the goddess of wisdom and war –Athena by a statesman of Athens - Pericles. He was working high above ground, behind the head of Athena.
There is no limit to a mother’s love for her child. This was amply demonstrated when a 37-year-old mother from the remote North Western Province at Bakamuna in Elahara decided to donate half of her liver to her 15-year-old child; which is what was required to keep her offspring alive.
Sri Lankan poet and author Sakina Mohammed recently launched her book “MY POETIC PLACE :the journey to self discovery” published under The Jam Fruit Tree Publications on October 13. Taking into consideration the pandemic situation and the new norms, the Author Sakina Mohammed released her book by uploading a compilation of wishes on her social media accounts.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Warning of a terror attack: Govt springs into action on multiple fronts
Indian Intelligence alerts Sri Lanka to potential attack in Arugam Bay
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now