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October 10, 2026
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Sri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia
COLOMBO : The Government of Sri Lanka condemns the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in loss of lives and injuries. Sri Lanka extends its sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. Sri Lanka expresses...
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October 10, 2026
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Building Bridges Through Education: Welcoming Sri Lankan Education Administrators to New Delhi
NEW DELHI : A group of 20 Sri Lankan education administrators, including Provincial and Zonal Directors of Education representing the Central, Western, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North Western and Southern Provinces, visited the Residence of the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi on 07 October 2026. The delegation is in India from 5–16 October,...
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October 10, 2026
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From A Reader: Kudos to President A K Dissanayake for Upholding the Rule of Law
COLOMBO President Anura Kumara Dissanayake deserves commendation for refusing to accede to the Maha Sangha’s request that Buddhist monks serving prison sentences should not be required to disrobe, in connection with Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera. By standing firm, the President has demonstrated that the rule of law must prevail over religious influence, political pressure or...
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October 10, 2026
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The Iran Cultural Centre remembers its two eminent Persian poets
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Iran Cultural Centre commemorated two eminent Persian poets, Jalal al-Din Rumi and Hafez-e Shirazi, at a ceremony held at the Centre’s premises on Wednesday, October 7. The event was held under the patronage of Ali Kebriaei Zadeh, Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and presided over by Mahinda...
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October 10, 2026
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Zahira College First XV Rugby Team gets a free ride to Malaysia in recognition of its remarkable achievement as Runners-Up in the Dialog Schools Rugby League
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO Following their remarkable achievement as Runners-Up in the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026, the Zahira College First XV Rugby Team will embark on a tour to Malaysia on 12th Monday October in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and outstanding performance throughout the season. The tour is intended to celebrate the team’s success...
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