General Silva and newly appointed Pakistan Defence Advisor discuss defence relations

The Defence Advisor who was appointed recently at the High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq paid a customary call on Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva at his office yesterday. Comme

Kandy Esala festival Kap Planting ceremony performed

The Kap tree, used in the Kap Planting ceremony in Kandy Esala festival was taken in procession from Aluthnuwara Dedimunda Devalaya to Kandy last morning. A branch of a Jak tree in Dedimunda Devala .premises was cut by Wannakurala with a silver axe and brought to Kandy on a gaily decorated elephant. The ceremony was performed by the Aluthnuwara Dedimunda Devalaya and the Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Kandy. Perahera festival in Kandy is scheduled

77th Independence Day of India celebrated

The main event to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India was held in Colombo at ‘India House’ yesterday with the participation of High Commissioner Gopal Baglay.

Pakistan Indpendence day celebrated in Colombo

The High Commission of Pakistan together with Pakistani expatriates in Sri Lanka today celebrated the 76th independence

Five Govt. Departments corrupt to the hilt: Minister

The volume of corruption at five state institutions - Sri Lanka Customs, Excise Department, Motor Traffic Department, Inland Revenue Department and Sri Lanka Railways - is so enormous that the state revenue can be increased by 50 percent by digitizing their activities to curb errant practices, a Minister said yesterday.

Najmul Hussain’s “VERAAKAA VERKAL” book launched

Sri Lanka Islamic Arts and Literary Association had organized renowned writer Najmul Hussain’s “VERAAKAA VERKAL” (Tamil short stories) book launching ceremony which was held at the Bahardeen Auditorium, Al Hidaya College, Colombo recently. Here Colombo Times Chief Editor Mohammad Rasooldeen receiving the copy of book from Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem MP. Dr. M. C. Bahardeen, SLBC Advisor Hassim Omar and author of book Najmul Huss

Yohani featured at Times Square in New York

Sri Lankan rapper Yohani de Silva has been featured at Times Square in New York, she said in a social media post. “So proud

Annual Adi Vel Festival at Sri Murugan Temple, Slave Island in Colombo

The annual Adi Vel Festival was held at Sri Murugan Temple, Slave Island in Colombo yesterday (9). Devotees in bright clothes take to the streets to hold chariot parades, traditional singing, ringing bells, and Kavadi, a ceremonial offering dance

Foreign doctors to treat injured tusker

A team of foreign medical experts are scheduled to arrive in the country to provide treatment to the injured tusker popularly known as Agbo now lying in Labunoruwa Tank reservation in Thirappane.

SL on alert as new COVID variant sparks fears in UK

In the wake of a new variant COVID-19 dubbed ‘Eris’ spreading rapidly across the United Kingdom, triggering alarm among health officials, Sri Lankan Health authorities said they keep a close eye on the new developments of the virus and are on alert.

St Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7 ‘Class S2’ reunion

St Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7 ‘Class S2’ reunion of 92 batch, took place at Kingsbury Hotel Colombo on Friday 4th August 2023. The extravagant High - Tea became a picturesque canvas of friendship and loyalty. A stunning afternoon filled with laughter & fashion. A valuable occasion for former classmates to gather, strengthen their unity and maintain a sense of community even after 30 years. A

Mihintale in the dark, tourists use flaming torches

Tourists use flaming torches to visit the historic Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya since the electricity supply has been disconnected following the non-payment of arrears. Pic By B.G. Chaturanga

Lanza Group Stands Firm, Ignores Basil’s Warnings on Alliance

Meets at Mahinda Amaraweera’s residence, vows to press ahead with proposed alliance

Indo- Lanka land bridge:route alternate to Adam’s Bridge to be considered

In the establishment of land connectivity between India and Sri Lanka, an alternate route, instead of ancient Ram Setu or Adam’s Bridge, is considered to avert Hindu religious sensitivities, Daily Mirror learns.

Group of housemaids deported from Kuwait

A group of expatriate workers staying in Kuwait who had been deported for want of Visas arrived at the Katunayake International Airport in the early hours of yesterday on temporary passports issued by the Sri Lankan Embassy. It included 59 housemaids and three male employees. A spokesman for th

Focus on debt restructuring, bilateral ties SL to witness high-profile visits from France and Japan 

This is the highest level visit from Japan after soured bilateral relations following the Light Rail Transit Project issue

Bungee jumping from Lotus Tower by December

The Colombo Lotus Tower plans to launch the Bungee Jumping programme by December this year, its Head of Management Prasad Samarasinghe said.The Colombo Lotus Tower and Singapore Go Bungy Company earli

36 elephants killed by electrocution

There is an increase in the number of wild animals dying due to electrocution, including 36 elephants, by illegal power lines that have been constructed insecurely to protect farmland and property.

CEA and CSE put joint effort to strengthen capacity

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi, India have colla

Enshrining of Buddhist Relics

The enshrining of Buddhist Relics at the Siri Samadhi Buddhist Centre in Kothalawala, Kaduwela took place yesterday morning with Chief Incumbent Angunakolapelesse Gnanananda Thera presiding over the event.

Water cannons fired at IUBF demonstation

Police fired water cannons in attempts to disperse the members of Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF), who demonstrate

Twenty five MPs sign No confidence motion against Keheliya Pro-government MPs among them

MPs Kumara Welgama is among the pro-government MPs who signed the motion

Sri Lanka attempts to join the world’s largest trade bloc to heal economy

Ali Sabry meets Thai MP and assistance sought to join it

Felling rare Pandu Karanda tree ; Kataragama deity invoked to undo any sin

Bandula Gunawardane took steps to plant 200 saplings of such trees along the road leading to Kataragama Kirivehera

Lack of suitable animal model impedes vaccine development against Dengue

After 75 years of global efforts to find a vaccine to fight dengue, virologists are suggesting that inoculation may not offer long-lasting immunity against all four dengue virus serotypes, the foreign media reports. According t

Girl’s death in Peradeniya No negligence, rare allergic reaction ; Hospital director

Referring to the tragic and untimely death of a 21-year-old woman who died after being administered a drug via cannula while receiving treatment at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital on Wednesday (12

Easter Sunday carnage Victims up in arms over Maithripala & co. delay in compensating

Claiming that those whose negligence caused the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 had shown no remorse by compensating them as ordered by court, several family members of the victims of the attacks who spoke to the Daily Mirror

SLPP MPs adamant on Cabinet posts, reject alternatives attached with perks

In a bid to appease some senior MPs of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who insist on Cabinet portfolios, the government has proposed to set up a separate body called ‘high post committee’ comprising them and assign responsibilities to them along with perks such as vehicles and allowances, Daily Mirror learns. However, t

A crow starts pecking at President, disrupting his plans: Mervyn

Says theft and corruption are rampant

President, Tiran fail to REACH CONSENSUS OVER DESHABANDU AS NEW IGP

In the absence of a consensus between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public Security Minister Tiran Alles on the selection of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. C.D.Wickramaratne was given yet another service extension of three months to serve in the post . According to informed sources ,the President is not in favour of the appointment of Tennakoon whereas the minister insisted on it . The