From Spain to Graze: A Spanish Culinary Experience at Hilton Colombo
An exclusive Spanish culinary showcase featuring guest chefs from Hilton Madrid Airport. Sous Chef Manuel Jurado and Chef Andrea Oliden from Hilton Madrid Airport This January, Hilton Colombo adds a Spanish flair to its dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen with…
Dialog Brings the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Closer to Sri Lankans
Left to right: Mr Bandula Dissanayake, Honorary Secretary, Sri Lanka Cricket; Mr. Raveen Wickramarathne, Honorary Vice President, Sri Lanka Cricket; Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Honorary Vice President, Sri Lanka Cricket; Mr. S. Achchudan, Director General of Sports; Mr. Supun Weerasinghe, Director…
EPF vs pension for private sector: deputy minister clarifies
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says the government is paying attention to introducing a pension scheme for employees in the private and semi-government sectors. He made these remarks while addressing Parliament on Friday (23). Clarifying his recent statement, the…
Sajith gives update on latest round of SJB–UNP talks
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) held another round of discussions today, which the Opposition Leader said he hopes will lead to a successful political outcome. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the talks were “successful”…
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah has been paid so far. According to figures released by the PMD, 109,512 of the 156,805 eligible families…
Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension
The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, with immediate effect. The suspension took effect from January 23, according to parliamentary sources, following issues raised in relation to his…
Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the government has yet to address their concerns. The association added that a decision on whether to extend the strike beyond 48…
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at the Wellamankara fishery harbour in Wennapuwa on 23 January, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard said. According to the Coast Guard, a…
Sri Lanka engages Venezuela’s Gil Pinto in first talks since Maduro capture
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation Friday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto, according to a statement released on social media. While the statement did not disclose specific details of the discussion, the…
Annually, Rs 1.5 bn needed for Dalada Maligawa maintenance – Diyawadana Nilame
The Chief Lay Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, announced that the temple requires an annual income of 1.5 billion rupees ($5 million USD approx.) to sustain its operations and traditional rituals. Speaking at an…