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Saveen Gunarathne bestowed to the most venerable order of St John By Clifford Lazarus

Saveen Gunarathne bestowed to the most venerable order of St John By Clifford Lazarus There are many examples of people from all over the world who dedicate themselves to kindness and compassion and Hamilton, New...

Feb 27, 2025 | Comments Off

Donald Trump declares victory in 2024 presidential election

Donald Trump declares victory in 2024 presidential election Source : dailynews Donald Trump declares victory in the US election as he addresses jubilant supporters in Florida. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he...

Nov 6, 2024 | Comments Off

Tourist arrivals top 1.6 m mark by end Oct.

Tourist arrivals top 1.6 m mark by end Oct. Source : ft Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.6 million tourist arrivals for the year, with over 117,000 visitors registered in the first 27...

Nov 2, 2024 | Comments Off

Triumph of good over evil Deepavali – Festival of lights – By Thulasi Muttulingam

Triumph of good over evil Deepavali – Festival of lights – By Thulasi Muttulingam Source : sundayobserver The Hindu festival of lights, Deepavali is round the corner. It falls this year on Thursday, October 31. Deepavali...

Oct 27, 2024 | Comments Off

Understanding the Concept of Grace in the Christian Life – By eLanka

Understanding the Concept of Grace in the Christian Life – By eLanka Grace is one of the most profound and central themes in Christian theology. It reflects God’s unmerited favor and love toward humanity, offering...

Oct 23, 2024 | Comments Off

Tourist arrivals surpass 63,000 in first half of October

Tourist arrivals surpass 63,000 in first half of October Source : dailymirror Sri Lanka welcomed 63,491 tourists in the first half of October, in continuing with the slowdown in tourist arrivals, ahead of the winter season,...

Oct 18, 2024 | Comments Off

A timeless gesture of humanity – By S. U. Silva

A timeless gesture of humanity – By S. U. Silva Source : sundayobserver It’s easy to forget the age-old value of helping those in need. But the act of offering assistance—whether through money, advice, kind words,...

Oct 13, 2024 | Comments Off

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection for Improved Wellbeing

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection for Improved Wellbeing The mind and body are deeply interconnected, and understanding this relationship is key to improving overall wellbeing. Modern science continues to uncover how emotional, psychological, and physical health...

Oct 11, 2024 | Comments Off

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

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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