s part of its bid to bolster ties with the West Asian region (the middle-east), Sri Lanka has turned its attention towards Iran, seeking to deepen economic ties which, otherwise, remained neutral in recent years after the US sanctions slapped on that country. The stage for it has now been set as Foreign Minister Ali Sabry recently concluded a bilateral visit to Tehran. The focal point of these deliberations remained the growth of economic relat
One year after Aragalaya protestors left Galle Face Green in August 2022, a recent Verité Research survey reveals 60% doubt the movement fulfilled people’s wishes. 51% emphasize fixing corrupt governance for Sri Lanka’s rebuilding. The survey reflects views on priorities, with 51% highlighting governance rectification
The launch of the book by Parliamentarian Imthiaz Bakeer Markar titled Sithamu will take place today, Thursday August 10 at 4 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Independence Square, Colombo, a media release said. “Sithamu is a compelling compilation of columns written by Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, previously published in a prominent national weekly newspaper. The columns cover his profound thoughts on and aspirations for Sri Lanka, as wel
The Gajaba Regiment is one of the most prestigious fighting units of the Sri Lanka Army. Maj. Gen. Vijaya Wimalaratne RWP RSP VSV USP psc, the legendary war hero is the founding father of the Gajaba Regiment. Tragically, on 8 August 1992, this legendary war hero made a supreme sacrifice along with the war veteran Lieutenant Genernal Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP psc and several other high-ranking military leaders in a landmine explosion at A
A special screening of the film ‘Natami Army’ directed by Devinda Kongahage will be held at Municipal Grounds Gunasinghepura on August 6, 2023 free of charge. The organizers claim that this is a special corporate social responsibility project supported by Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Olympic Committee and Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society
The Leopard - An Ideal Conservation Umbrella” is the second article in a series focusing on the leopard’s conservation efforts. The Indian leopard, classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, faces challenges due to human-leopard co-existence, with increasing contact leading to human-wildlife conflicts. Surprisingly, some urban and rural areas in India exhibit remarkable peaceful co-existence with leopards. In Jaipur’s Jhalana Forest reserve, where the
One of India’s leading musicians, renowned Sarod artiste, Pandit Joydeep Ghosh who is on a tour visiting universities in Sri Lanka will appear for a public performance at ‘Bollywood Retro Night’ on August 6 at 7 pm at Liberty Ballroom of Ramada Colombo.
This calendar year has thirteen full moon Poya days and the last full moon Poya day is regarded as Adhi Esala full moon Poya day. Today is Esala Full Moon Poya day. It is three months after the Vesak full moon Poya day. Normally Esala full moon Poya day falls on a day exactly two months after the Vesak full moon Poya day on which day ascetic Siddhartha Gautama attained Buddha hood. Seven weeks after the attainment of Buddha hood the Enlightened
In Sri Lanka, like in many places around the world, it’s all too common for women to set aside their dreams and aspirations upon entering motherhood. Countless women find themselves relinquishing their ambitions as they navigate the responsibilities of adulthood and raising a family. Yet, another Sri Lankan woman defied societal expectations showing that motherhood needn’t be an obstacle in the path of having a successful career. Meet Nilushi R
Ranaweera is in charge of a groundbreaking expungement programme. A criminal record is a significant weight that thwarts one’s greatest efforts to prosper. It places obstacles on the path to reentering free society; such as barriers to obtaining housing, financial aid, public benefits, entrance into the military, education and job. This is true even if a case was dismissed and/or a person was never really convicted of a crime. Minnesota became th
History was made on Friday July 28, when, for the first time, a French President visited Sri Lanka. But the sudden, hurriedly-arranged and brief meeting between President Emmanuel Macron and his Sri Lankan counterpart, Ranil Wickremesinghe, had more than just a bit of history to it. It had great geopolitical significance. The two leaders did discuss debt restructuring, which is Sri Lanka’s main concern now. But they also discussed France’s ma
The 45th Annual General Meeting of the ‘Sima Sahitha Kiribathgoda Eksath Anyonyadhara Samithiya’ which is functionally within the Kiribathgoda National Housing Scheme is scheduled to be held at 9.00 a.m. on 29th Saturday, July 2023 at the NHS Community Centre Hall.
India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly
Tourist arrivals surpass 63,000 in first half of October
EDB gets new chief
Colombo welcomes Cinnamon Life