Colombo Times distributed lunch packets, exercise books and stationery among inmates of an orphanage in Colombo to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on September 28. Colombo Times Chief Editor Mohammed Rasooldeen is seen handing over the set of books to staff member Firdousiya Barzanji.
In what appears to be a positive development in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process, the Export-Import Bank of China which is authorized by the Chinese government to negotiate with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring has reached a tentative agreement on what it called the debt treatment, a spokesperson said. It happened at a time when the other creditor nations insisted that Sri Lanka should adopt an even-handed approach
The accident was terrible, but we knew that it was not fatal. The cause of the death of veteran Sri Lankan movie actor Jackson Anthony should be explained to us by the doctors’, Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer Somaratne Dissanayake said.
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) unreservedly condemns all forms of violence and terror committed by both parties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The continuing loss of innocent lives, and unimaginable misery inflicted on the civil population in the Gaza Strip, denial of access and right of worship at holy sites in this ancient cradle of civilisation are developments that shock all mankind.
The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has determined that a sum of Rs. 67 billion is a pre-requisite to replace expired medical equipment, Daily Mirror learns. According to informed sources, the lifetime of these equipment has expired since 2019. These equipment, which include CT scans, MRI scans, linear accelerators, ventilators, and anaesthetic machines, have not been replaced since 2019 due to a lack of funds and the prioritization of certain me
Parliamentary electoral system amendment should be done in a genuine manner by drawing up a proper time span after which it comes into effect, an opposition MP said yesterday. Leader of Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa Dullas Alahapperuma came up with his view regarding reports which said Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe is about to submit a paper to the cabinet seeking the amendment of the parliamentary electoral system. “It is obvious that the
A Bangladeshi youth who tried to leave for Italy with a forged Schengen visa stamped on his passport was nabbed by the Immigration and Emigration Department officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). BIA immigration official
In a briefing to the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed deep concern over the recent attacks in Israel and its implications on Sri Lankans and Israelis residing in both countries, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD)
The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns . Justice Minister Wije
The new escalation between Palestine and Israel began early on Saturday, when the militant group Hamas launched a major attack from Gaza. It attacked multiple locations in southern Israel, overrunning military installations and breaching the border at a number of points
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
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith