OHCHR Report : Amnesty calls for justice on conflict-related sexual violence
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan government to take urgent action following the release of a new report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence committed during and…
Over 135 women urge President to empower National Women’s Commission
More than 135 women and women’s organisations have signed a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding urgent action to enable the National Women’s Commission to function effectively. The letter highlights rising incidents of violence against women in Sri…
FitsAir Certified to Conduct In-House Airbus A320 Pilot Training
New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline…
Film Director Chamil Pathiarana reflects on his State Award and looks ahead to future films
Sri Lanka’s State Music Awards 2025, held on January 6, celebrated excellence in music and visual storytelling. Film director Chamil Pathiarana was among the winners, receiving the Best Music Video Award for the popular Shashika Nisansala track “Chandra Paayanna.” With…
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as SLMA President
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the oldest and premier professional body for doctors in Sri Lanka. According to the SLMA, trustees, Past Presidents, Council Members, Members of the SLMA,…
Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum extends relief support to 36 Journalists affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum (SLMMF) concluded a multi-phase humanitarian relief programme to support 36 journalists across the country who were severely affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Recognizing that journalists are often among the first responders…
Court halts SLMC’s removal of CMC Councillor for 14 Days
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a letter issued by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) that removed Colombo Municipal Councillor Sohara Buhari from party membership. The SLMC had removed Sohara Buhari from…
Golden Globes : Actor Mark Ruffalo slams Trump as ‘worst human being in the world’
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory. The actor called out the US President Donald Trump and said he couldn’t b******* when it…
Rain expected in a few districts today
The Department of Meteorology says showery conditions over the island are expected to reduce from tomorrow (15 Jan). As such, a few showers are likely in the Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today, while showers or thundershowers may occur at…
“Only 25 Worldwide” Dudley brings Phantom Centenary Edition to Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has revealed that his newly acquired Rolls-Royce is a rare Phantom Centenary Edition, produced to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce marque, with only 25 vehicles manufactured worldwide. In a social media post shared…