The First Batch of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Welcomed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka arrived in Saudi Arabia on 11th May to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The batch,…
Sri Lankans in Canada Launch a New Humanitarian Relief Organisation in Toronto
TORONTO: Toronto’s Sri Lankan community has established the International Human Relief Canada (IHRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting victims of disasters and addressing rural…
Sri Lanka Mission to the United Nations celebrates ‘World Meditation Day’ in New York
NEW YORK: In commemoration of the historic adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21st December as “World Meditation Day”, the Permanent Mission…
Sri Lanka Enthralls Hanoi with Flavors and Tradition at Food Festivals
HANOI: Sri Lanka recently showcased its vibrant culinary heritage and rich artistic traditions at two prominent food festivals in Hanoi, captivating attendees with the island…
Sri Lankan Business Council Celebrates UAE National Day with Community and Cricket Legends
His Excellency Alexi Gunasekera and senior SLBC members with cricket legends, Roshan Mahanama and Chaminda Vaas. DUBAI: In celebration of the 53rd National Day of…
NPP Secures Historic Two-Thirds Majority in Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Elections
COLOMBO: In a stunning political shift, Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured an overwhelming two-thirds majority in…
First Transgender Candidate to Contest Sri Lankan General Election
KEGALLE: In a groundbreaking moment for Sri Lankan politics, A.G. Chanu Nimesha, Secretary of Women’s Affairs for the Socialist Party of Sri Lanka (SPSL), has…
Ottawa murders reverberate in Sri Lanka where families mourn mass killing victims
OTTAWA: Flowers sit at the scene of a homicide where six people were found dead in the Barrhaven suburb of Ottawa on March 7.Sean Kilpatrick/The…
Sri Lankan born Tamil Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian Minister
OTTAWA: Sri Lankan born Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the Canadian Government. He is the youngest son of…
Sri Lankan students win the BIMSTEC Silver Jubilee Quiz Contest in Bhutan
THIMPHU: Sayurangi Premasiri of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy and Medhini Anupama Wanigaratne of Hillwood College, Kandy won the Championship of the BIMSTEC Silver Jubilee Quiz Contest on…