Look: India’s first masjid, built in 629AD during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad
The Cheraman Juma mosque, located in Kodungallur, was built by the then king of Kerala when he embraced Islam Cheraman Perumal, who was then the king of Kerala, with Kodungallur as its capital, embraced Islam and announced the construction of…
India’s AI push gets $2 billion boost from Yotta’s Nvidia investment
India’s Yotta Data Services will spend over $2 billion on Nvidia’s latest chips to set up an artificial intelligence computing hub as it prepares to float its shares, it said on Wednesday, delivering a boost to the country’s fledgling AI…
Floods, drought and insecurity drive acute hunger for 7.5 million in Pakistan
At the top end, in the period from last December to March 2026 around 1.25 million people will be in ‘emergency’ levels of acute food insecurity, characterised by large food gaps and high levels of acute malnutrition – the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report revealed. Immediate lifesaving assistance is needed to prevent a “catastrophe”…
Study in Australia – Major University Roadshow on February 20 & 22
Students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia will have a unique opportunity this February as Jeewa Education hosts the Australian Education Roadshow 2026, bringing together more than 30 leading Australian universities and institutions under one roof. Marking 23 Years…
“How to be a good Sri Lankan boy” Zohran Mamdani goes viral in Sri Lanka
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is gaining attention among Sri Lankan social media users following a recent Instagram and TikTok video in which he engaged in a casual street-side conversation with a Sri Lankan comedian. In the video, Mamdani…
Gas queues in some areas: Litro issues clarification
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has assured the public that there will be no gas shortage, stating that sufficient stocks have been secured following a temporary supply disruption earlier this month. In a statement issued today (19), the company said recent…
“How to be a good Sri Lankan boy” Zohran Mamdani goes viral in Sri Lanka
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is gaining attention among Sri Lankan social media users following a recent Instagram and TikTok video in which he engaged in a casual street-side conversation with a Sri Lankan comedian. In the video, Mamdani…
Motion in Sri Lanka Parliament calls for medical care & relief for Imran Khan
An opposition Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka has tabled a motion urging the government to make a humanitarian appeal regarding the detention of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Ajith P. Perera, a lawmaker from the main opposition, submitted…
US Pacific Fleet Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit scheduled from Feb. 19 to 21, 2026. During the visit, Admiral Koehler is expected to meet with Sri Lankan government officials and…
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he testified in a trial that has put his company in the spotlight over social media’s harmful effects on children. A California woman who used Meta’s Instagram…