Protest in Dickoya after alleged abuse of a woman’s body at Hospital mortuary
Residents and estate workers staged a large protest outside Dickoya Hospital yesterday following allegations that three hospital employees had sexually abused the body of a young woman inside the mortuary. The demonstration was triggered by claims that three minor staff…
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for SL students
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for 200 fully‑funded scholarships exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals for the 2026–2027 academic session. Issuing a statement, the High Commission of India said these scholarships, across various…
Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series in UAE in doubt amid Middle East tensions
Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates is in doubt following escalating tensions in the Middle East. The series, scheduled from March 13 to 25, comes after Iranian strikes across parts of the region following…
Norway’s deputy foreign minister meets ITAK leaders
Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik held a special meeting Tuesday (3) with leaders of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) to discuss political developments in Sri Lanka. ITAK General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran and MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in…
Sri Lanka tighten security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri Lanka following rising global tensions, the Police Media Division said. In a statement issued on March 3, Police said the Inspector…
Obituary Notice: Senior Lawyer S. K. Sangakkara
Obituary Notice: Mr. S. K. Sangakkara It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K. Sangakkara, Attorney-at-Law. He was the loving husband of Kumarie, beloved father to Thusharie, Vemindra, Saranga, and Kumar, loved father-in-law to…
JVP meets new Cuban Ambassador, discusses strengthening ties
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretray Tilvin Silva met with Cuba’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Pego Guerra, this morning at the party’s head office in Pelawatte. During the meeting, discussions focused on further strengthening the longstanding friendship…
FSP condemns US, Israel attacks on Iran as violations of int’l law
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has strongly denounced the recent attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, describing them as violations of international law and conventions. In a statement, the party said the strikes were launched…
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara has passed away, family sources said. An Attorney-at-Law and a respected legal practitioner in Kandy, Sangakkara was widely known in legal circles and the community. He was also the father of legendary Sri Lankan cricketer…
In India, Holi welcomes spring with a Festival of Colors
During the Holi festival, Indians welcome spring with a riot of color. Faces and clothes are transformed into colorful works of art. For a moment, traditional social hierarchies seem to disappear. Wild winter’s end What looks like a wild rave…