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Health Benefits of Margosa / Neem Tree

Health Benefits of Margosa / Neem Tree Source : dailylife Margosa, also known as neem, is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent, which has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine due to its...

Oct 9, 2024 | Comments Off

The Health Benefits of Traditional Sri Lankan Spices – By eLanka

The Health Benefits of Traditional Sri Lankan Spices – By eLanka Sri Lanka, known as the “Spice Island,” has a rich heritage of spice cultivation and culinary traditions. Sri Lankan spices are not only key...

Oct 6, 2024 | Comments Off

IMF reps to pay courtesy visit next week – By Uditha Kumarasinghe

IMF reps to pay courtesy visit next week – By Uditha Kumarasinghe Source : sundayobserver The third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program will continue after the new Government takes office in November. Prior...

Sep 29, 2024 | Comments Off

ANGULIMALA MAHA SEYA

ANGULIMALA MAHA SEYA ...

Sep 26, 2024 | Comments Off

A WONDERFUL DAY AT LAHUGALA (IN THE 1950’s)

A WONDERFUL DAY AT LAHUGALA (IN THE 1950’s) Source : island (Excerpted from Falling Leaves, anecdotal memoirs of LC Arulpragasam) I happened to be the Assistant Government Agent in the Batticaloa District in 1956. At that time,...

Sep 22, 2024 | Comments Off

Milad-Un-Nabi celebration

Milad-Un-Nabi celebration Source : dailymirror The Milad-Un-Nabi celebration was held today at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Meanwhile, the Lotus Tower was lit up in green and white in celebration of Milad Un Nabi (Holy Prophet...

Sep 16, 2024 | Comments Off

Making mistakes in mathematics – by R N A de Silva

Making mistakes in mathematics – by R N A de Silva Source : island “Anyone who has never made a mistake has not tried something new “, said Albert Einstein. Although mistakes are inevitable in life,...

Sep 4, 2024 | Comments Off

On arrival visa issues, daunting challenge for Sri Lanka – By Sunimalee Dias

On arrival visa issues, daunting challenge for Sri Lanka – By Sunimalee Dias Source:- sundaytimes Sri Lanka’s visa crisis has triggered many concerns for foreign visitors as some have been turned away at the airport...

Aug 26, 2024 | Comments Off

Beyond Red Tape: How Digitalization Can Save Sri Lanka’s Economy

Beyond Red Tape: How Digitalization Can Save Sri Lanka’s Economy Source:- bizenglish.adaderana.lk In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a...

Aug 23, 2024 | Comments Off

Sri Lankan national on board luxury yacht that sank off Sicily coast – reports

Sri Lankan national on board luxury yacht that sank off Sicily coast – reports source:-adaderana Several British tourists are feared missing after a boat sank off the coast of Sicily. The UK-flagged sailboat’s sinking has...

Aug 20, 2024 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka begins counting its elephants

Sri Lanka begins counting its elephants Source:-economynext ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka began counting its elephants in the wild in an island-wide census on Saturday (17) with a focus on conservation efforts. The census is being...

Aug 19, 2024 | Comments Off

‘Atta’ is back! Women’s Big Bash League

‘Atta’ is back! – Women’s Big Bash League Source:- thepapare Sydney Thunder have scored a massive coup just two weeks out from the Weber WBBL|10 Draft, with last year’s WBBL Player of the Tournament Chamari...

Aug 16, 2024 | Comments Off

New Zealand refugee resettlement deal likely to wind up

New Zealand refugee resettlement deal likely to wind up Source:-islandsbusiness New Zealand is set to walk away from its agreement to resettle refugees from Australia, with about half the places on offer unfilled. In 2022,...

Aug 15, 2024 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council hosts AGM

Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council hosts AGM Source:-dailymirror The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, with High Commissioner of...

Aug 14, 2024 | Comments Off

NZ immigration slows while more Kiwis leave – By Halee Andrea Alcaraz

NZ immigration slows while more Kiwis leave – By Halee Andrea Alcaraz 38% of the departing citizens were between 18 and 30 years old, with half going to Australia Source:-insurancebusinessmag The pace of immigration in...

Aug 14, 2024 | Comments Off

NZ reveal strong squad for Sri Lanka Tests

NZ reveal strong squad for Sri Lanka Tests Majority of the New Zealand Squad is similar to the one that lost to Australia on home soil earlier this year Source:-dailymirror New Zealand have named a...

Aug 14, 2024 | Comments Off

The Crucial Connection: Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Overall Well-being – By eLanka

The Crucial Connection: Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Overall Well-being – By eLanka Introduction In recent years, the importance of gut health has gained significant attention from researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general...

Jun 27, 2024 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka’s June tourist arrival rate remains slow

Sri Lanka’s June tourist arrival rate remains slow Source : dailymirror The rate of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continues to remain slow in the month of June, which is an off-season of the island nation....

Jun 25, 2024 | Comments Off

Afghanistan thrash PNG to qualify for Super 8, dump New Zealand out

Afghanistan thrash PNG to qualify for Super 8, dump New Zealand out Source : dailymirror USA, June 14 (NDTV) – Fazalhaq Farooqi starred with the ball as Afghanistan pumped Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets to...

Jun 14, 2024 | Comments Off

Popular YouTuber highlights “Massive Data Breach” in Sri Lanka’s new VFS Visa system

Popular YouTuber highlights “Massive Data Breach” in Sri Lanka’s new VFS Visa system Source : newswire Popular Youtuber Will Davis, known as ‘TrekTrendy’, has highlighted a massive data breach by global visa processing service, VFS Global...

May 11, 2024 | Comments Off

Elephants of Horton Plains | Sri Lanka

Elephants of Horton Plains | Sri Lanka...

May 5, 2024 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka welcomes over 50,000 visitors in first 9 days of April

Sri Lanka welcomes over 50,000 visitors in first 9 days of April Source : Ft In a promising start to April, Sri Lanka has welcomed over 50,000 visitors within the first nine days of the...

Apr 16, 2024 | Comments Off

ඓතිහාසික පොළොන්නරුව | Polonnaruwa

ඓතිහාසික පොළොන්නරුව | Polonnaruwa...

Apr 16, 2024 | Comments Off

The Timeless Art of Sri Lankan Traditional Dance: A Cultural Heritage – By eLanka

The Timeless Art of Sri Lankan Traditional Dance: A Cultural Heritage – By eLanka Introduction In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies a jewel of cultural richness and diversity – Sri Lanka. Among its...

Mar 20, 2024 | Comments Off

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Colombo

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Colombo ...

Mar 20, 2024 | Comments Off

Maha Shivarathri: The Night of Greatness – By Thulasi Muttulingam

Maha Shivarathri: The Night of Greatness – By Thulasi Muttulingam Source : sundayobserver On March 8, Hindus all over the world will celebrate Maha Shivarathri, which literally translates to ‘Great Night of Shiva.’ It is a...

Mar 7, 2024 | Comments Off

SRI LANKAN IN NEW ZEALAND’S WORLD CUP SQUAD – By Clifford Lazarus

SRI LANKAN IN NEW ZEALAND’S WORLD CUP SQUAD – By Clifford Lazarus Sri Lankan veteran, Sunitha Goonetilleke, has been included in New Zealand’s World Cup squad for the forthcoming Over 70s cricket World Cup tournament...

Feb 28, 2024 | Comments Off

House For Sale – PEREHERA MAWATHA COLOMBO 3

House For Sale – PEREHERA MAWATHA COLOMBO 3 Behind Bishops College and Temple Trees in High Security Zone. Fully air conditioned one bedroom flat with sitting room, dining room, pantry, store room, hot water system, ...

Apr 28, 2024 | Comments Off

Property For Sale – HANTANE KANDY

Property For Sale – HANTANE KANDY 5 bedroom house with panoramic views over the city which can be reached in 15 minutes. The house comprises sitting room, cum dining room, pantry, fully equipped and furnished,...

Apr 28, 2024 | Comments Off

For Sale – 17 Perch Land & Greenhouse in Wijaya Mawatha, Athurugiriya

House for sale in Dehiwela offered for the 1st time Kadawata Road, Nedimale Dehiwela 2 bedroom Home – Lounge, – Kitchen,- Dining Room L/u Garage – Hot and Cold Water, Modern Toilet. Well landscaped garden...

Apr 28, 2024 | Comments Off

House for sale in Dehiwela

Apr 28, 2024 | Comments Off

The Cornwall

The Cornwall Cornwall blends the essential elements of location, prestige and high quality to strike a high note with discerning apartment investors and future residents. Located in the heart of Colombo 03 on Abdul Caffoor...

Apr 28, 2024 | Comments Off