75th memorial of Sir Henry Steele Olcott
The 75th memorial of Sir Henry Steele Olcott, who strengthened Sri Lankan Buddhist education domestically and internationally and for the perpetuation of…
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Re-cultivation of 11,000 acres of abandoned paddy land planned
The government intends to re-cultivate 11,000 acres of abandoned paddy land before end of this year to prepare for a potential food…
Death of senior journalist Nandasiri Fernando
Daily News journalist W. Nandasiri Fernando passed away on Thursday evening. He is a veteran sub-editor whose sharp eye, quick wit and…
Major fire engulfs Pooneryn coir factory
Pooneryn Divisional Secretary has requested the assistance of Sri Lanka Air Force helicopters to douse a fire that broke out in a…
Veteran journalist Srimal Abeyewardene passes away
Veteran journalist Srimal Abeyewardene passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday in Toronto, Canada. He was a former staffer of…
Monk demands Rs. 24,000 to perform final rites
An incident where a Chief Incumbent of a temple had demanded Rs. 24,000 from a person to perform final rites of his…
Bakeer Markar’s ‘Sithamu’ column collection launch on August 10
Sithamu, a collection of columns written by SJB Parliamentarian Imitiaz Bakeer Markar to a national news paper will be launched on August…
Developing closer ties with South India, EU essential – State Minister
Building closer ties with India, Sri Lanka’s closest ally is one of the primary foreign policy goals, said Foreign Affairs State Minister…
Indonesian Ambassador pays courtesy call on CDS
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva…