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…
Human Rights Watch urges Sri Lanka to revoke sweeping new order to restrict protest
NEW YORK: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Sri Lankan government to reverse a new regulation that unlawfully restricts protests in large areas…
President Wickremesinghe appeals to diaspora in UK to invest in Sri Lanka
LONDON: President Ranil Wickremesinghe who visited the United Kingdom to attend the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II had met with the Sri Lankan Diaspora…