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June, marks the 120th anniversary of Dr N.M. Perera’s birth. N.M. was born in 1905, the year of the First Russian Revolution.
June 2, 2025, marks four years since the sinking of the MV X-Press Pearl, the largest chemical maritime disaster in history.
The little girl did become a queen – a moviedom Queen! She took to acting and reigned for many years as the Queen of Sinhala cinema. Forced into exile 25 years ago and compelled to stay away in order ...
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, last Saturday announced the winners of the 32nd Gratiaen ...
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday inaugurated the ‘Tamil Nadu Fish Food Festival 2025’ organized by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare at Island ...
The first Sinhala language feature film “Kadawunu Poronduwa”(Broken Promise) premiered on 21 January 1947 at the Kingsley theatre in Colombo. ..
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on all Sri Lankans to ... the economic crisis had made even the thought of celebration a painful experience.
Srilanka, April 14 -- As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining ...
A Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival was held throughout the day on May 9 at the Victoria Home for Elders, under the supervision of Colombo District Secretary Ginige Prasanna Janaka Kumara, who also ...
Breakthrough Business Intelligence ushered in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in grand style with its annual celebration, 'Erabadu Vasanthaya 2025,' held at Green Garden, Kirulapone. The event ...
The Hoodoo Mural Festival, known for transforming ... to support artists, reach new audiences, and show how versatile this space can be.” This year’s layout will feature two music stages ...