Young scientist Hasini Jayatilaka honoured for breakthrough cancer research
NEW YORK: Young Sri Lankan research scientist, Hasini Jayatilaka has been named by the prestigious Forbes magazine in its annual “30 Under 30” list of…
First Qatar Visa Centre opens in Sri Lanka to simplify recruitment procedures
COLOMBO: The first-ever Qatar Visa Centre was inaugurated in Colombo by Dr. Rashid bin Shafea Al-Marri, Qatar’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, as part of efforts…
Dilmah brings The High Tea challenge to Dubai
DUBAI: Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah, one of the world’s most admired tea brands, will be conducting its 21st Century High Tea challenge in Dubai during…
Sri Lankan missions in UAE gear up to extend support to amnesty-seekers
DUBAI: As a major amnesty drive kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on 1 August, 2018 to help illegal migrants either leave the country without paying…
Sri Lankan engineer wins ‘Australian of the Year’ award
QUEENSLAND: Jayantha Wickramatunga, a civil engineer, has won the prestigious ‘Australian of the Year’ award from the Department of Transport and Main roads of Queensland…
Bongeunsa organises Special Temple Stay programme for the Sri Lankan Community in Korea
SEOUL: A Special Temple Stay Programme was organised by the historic Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka on Sunday,…
Celebrate Sri Lanka Day in Pasadena on 14 July
LOS ANGELES: The Sri Lanka Foundation is hosting its free annual Sri Lanka Day Exposition on Saturday, 14 July in Pasadena, California, according to a report…
Na tree planted to celebrate Sri Lanka – Indonesia diplomatic relations
JAKARTA: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN, Dharsana M. Perera planted a na tree, the Sri Lankan national tree, at Bogor Botanical Gardens on…
CH17 Loyalty launches privilege “Holiday Card” for Sri Lankan expats
COLOMBO: A multi-facility SMART welcome home “Privilege Holiday Card” exclusively for the Sri Lankan expatriate community will be introduced shortly. The Privilege Holiday Card will…
Iftar in Dubai turns into unique forum for cultural understanding
DUBAI: An Iftar organized recently by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka for Dubai and the Northern Emirates in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Muslim…