India and the Next Dalai Lama: A Sacred Custodianship
When the 14th Dalai Lama first crossed the snowy threshold into India in 1959, he carried with him not only the anguish of a displaced nation but the spiritual lineage of a thousand years. India received him not as…
India Sends 20 Tonnes of Relief Material for Jamaica and Cuba After Hurricane Melissa
The hurricane struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. More than 60 per cent of the island remains without power, and nearly half of the water systems are offline, according to reports. New Delhi: An…
UK MPs raise concerns over human rights violations in Balochistan
Members of the UK Parliament have submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) expressing deep concern over recent credible reports of serious human rights abuses in Balochistan.The motion referred to reports that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces…
Court proposes talks to settle cricketers’ tax row
The Court of Appeal today (November 6) proposed that an administrative settlement be explored in the ongoing writ applications filed by Sri Lanka’s national male and female cricketers challenging a tax classification by the Inland Revenue Department. The petitions filed…
NPP councillor resigns after husband and son arrested on drug charges
A female member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Peliyagoda Urban Council has resigned following the arrest of her husband and son on drug-related charges. The councillor, Disna Niranjala Kumari, who was elected at the last local government…
Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas
US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday. The extent of…
Sri Lanka’s ManKiwwa app named global finalist at Smart City Expo 2025
ManKiwwa, the app designed to solve grassroots challenges in Sri Lanka’s rural towns, has been recognized as one of six global finalists at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Spain. The Sri Lankan app was recognized as a…
US warns of fraudulent claims about Diversity Visa-2027 entry
The US State Department has warned that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not yet open, urging the public to ignore fraudulent online claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement, the department said it is aware of individuals…
Colombo Stock Market hits record high as ASPI climbs above 23,000
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high today (Nov. 6), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 158.99 points to close at 23,112.48. Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.06 billion, reflecting strong investor activity across key…
Pilot project to provide locally manufactured school shoes for students
A pilot project has been launched to provide locally manufactured, high-quality school shoes instead of vouchers currently issued to students in schools with fewer than 250 students. The initiative was discussed today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development…