D.S.Senanayake College Hosts 45th Annual Islamic Day “Symphony’25”
The Islamic Majlis of D.S.Senanayake College, Colombo, successfully hosted its 45th Annual Islamic Day, “Symphony’25,” on April 4 at the UCFM Towers Auditorium. The event brought together distinguished guests, staff, students, and well-wishers in a vibrant celebration of faith, culture,…
Speranza Choir to Present ‘Worthy is the Lamb 2026’ – A Soul Stirring Evening of Sacred Music in Negombo
A youthful and vibrant choir, Speranza, comprised of a group of talented voices from Negombo, presents “Worthy is the Lamb – 2026”, an evening of choral music and sacred singing on Sunday, 19th April 2026 from 6.30 p.m. onwards at…
Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Sri Lanka
Preliminary discussions have been held on the upcoming official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, to Sri Lanka. The discussions took place this afternoon (06) during a meeting between Chief of Staff to the President, Prabath…
Applications open for 2027 Fulbright Master’s Scholarships in the USA
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Fulbright Master’s Degree Scholarship Awards. The program offers Sri Lankan students the opportunity to pursue a two‑year master’s degree at a higher education institution…
Sri Lanka, Russia sign MoU to strengthen transport cooperation
Sri Lanka and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in transport sector training and human resource development, during the International Transport and Logistics Forum held in St. Petersburg. The agreement was signed between the Russian…
President meets bank heads to drive QR payment initiative
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial institutions was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (06), following the launch of the ‘National QR Payment Promotion Initiative’. According to the President’s Office, President Dissanayake…
Traders nabbed in Kegalle for overpricing rice, selling expired goods
The Kegalle District Consumer Affairs Office carried out special raids on Sunday (05), targeting traders in Thalduwa and Dehiowita towns who were exploiting consumers during the Avurudu festive season. According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), shops and beauty salons…
Wednesday Special Holiday Cancelled from April 8
The special holiday granted on Wednesdays for government institutions, schools and universities will be cancelled with effect from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services announced. The Wednesday holiday had previously been introduced as part of temporary measures implemented…
Sajith calls for relief package amid rising utility costs
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to reduce the sharply increased prices of gas, fuel, and electricity bills and provide a relief package to the public. In a video message, he accused the government of failing to understand…
Top Iranian intelligence official killed in strikes
The intelligence chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Monday, Iranian state media reported, without sharing more details. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel had targeted Khademi. “The Revolutionary Guards are…