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…
Toronto student jailed in Pakistan over social media content denied bail
The Canadian University of Toronto PhD student who was arrested while conducting research for his dissertation in Pakistan has been denied bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, said the entire week was emotionally draining, as his family met…
FitsAir resumes Colombo to Dubai flights
FitsAir has become the first Sri Lankan carrier to resume flights between Colombo and Dubai, with services 8D 821/822 now operating on schedule. The airline’s return to service comes at a time when several regional carriers have suspended operations due…
Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon after an attack from Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)…
Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from the ongoing war in the Middle East, stressing that the country’s economy faces both short‑term and long‑term risks from the crisis….
Opposition parties convene to discuss Middle East crisis
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened a meeting today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament with party leaders and Members of Parliament representing the opposition to discuss the impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict on…