Sri Lanka protesters defy President, rejecting a cabinet shuffle
COLOMBO: After weeks of upheaval over Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and growing resentment to his rule, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa offered the public a sacrifice, urging…
An 87-year-old grandmother from Sri Lanka has become the oldest person to earn a master’s degree at this university in Canada
ONTARIO: Varatha Shanmuganathan is 87, but her soul is as young and vibrant as ever. When she isn’t playing Scrabble or dancing and singing with…
Portland’s only vegan Sri Lankan restaurant offers opportunities for workers
OREGON: Mirisata in Southeast Portland is the only vegan Sri Lankan restaurant in the city. The place offers not only traditional dishes but growth opportunities…
Sri Lanka Naval Officer graduates with Honors from the US Coast Guard Academy
CONNECTICUT:On May 19,2021, the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut held the 140th Commencement Exercise. President Joseph R.Biden, Jr graced the ceremony…
Ravinatha Aryasinha is new ambassador to United States
WASHINGTON: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Ravinatha P. Aryasinha had his copy of credentials accepted by the US State Department on 4 December…
United Nations celebrates International Day of Vesak
NEW YORK: The United Nations in New York recently commemorated the International Day of Vesak through a virtual event. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic prevented Member…
Sri Lanka’s new High Commissioner pledges to enhance ties with the Bahamas
NASSAU, March 2020:Sri Lanka’s non-resident High Commissioner to the Bahamas resident in New York, Kshenuka Senewiratne, presented credentials to the Governor General of the Commonwealth…
President Rajapaksa congratulates Mrs.World Caroline Jurie for bringing glory to Sri Lanka
LAS VEGAS, December 2019: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has congratulated Mrs.Sri Lanka Caroline Jurie who was crowned Mrs World 2020 at the finals of…
Kanni Wignaraja is new head of UNDP for Asia Pacific region
NEW YORK, November 2019: Kanni Wignaraja from Sri Lanka has been appointed as Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations…
Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Barbados
NEW YORK, June 2019: Sri Lanka and Barbados have established diplomatic relations with effect from 28th June 2019, according to a statement from the Ministry of…