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This Vesak, Amaya Resorts & Spas brought together the essence of compassion, generosity and unity through heartfelt celebrations across its properties in Dambulla, Kandy and Pasikudah. In keeping with ...
The Ministry of Defence said that over 12,000 personnel were promoted across the tri-forces. The Sri Lanka Army saw the largest number of promotions, with 186 officers and 10,093 other ranks elevated.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponniah, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness. The Bishop’s Office confirmed his passing, noting that he had been ...
The Attorney General is to indict 12 former armed forces personnel in the Colombo High Court next week on charges of the abduction and torture of journalist Keith Noyahr. The indictments are being ...
Sayuri Muthuthanthri and Nuren Wevita emerged Under-12 Girl’s and Boy’s Singles champions of the 110th Colombo Tennis Championship when they came out victorious in the two finals played at the SLTA ...
While the State Vesak Festival was held at Nuwara Eliya this year, on a grand scale, Vesak festivities across the country attracted thousands of people. Colombo was lit up to mark the Vesak month ...
Sri Lanka’s TomEJC mango has gained global recognition as the country exports 85 per cent of mangoes to West Asia, with shipments to the region steadily increasing over the past five years. Mango ...
Students of various faiths took part in the state Vesak festival held in Nuwara Eliya last week. Here a section of the students who contributed to the art exhibition coinciding with the Vesak ...
Heavy rains above 100 mm are likely in some locations in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, the Meteorology Department predicted today. The Galle, Matara, Pputtalam, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy too ...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) with China’s Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min during a meeting to discuss trade relations and tariffs, in Geneva, on May 11. A trade deal between the US and ...
The rise in coconut husk prices due to big companies buying them in bulk is threatening to put hundreds of home-based husk-chip producers out of business along with thousands of others who directly or ...
It was a high-octane event when Playdium opened its doors at the One Galle Face last week. The indoor entertainment venue has a host of exciting attractions such as Brunswick Bowling, Spark Bowling, ...