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April 24, 2026
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Singapore exhibits Photographic impressions of Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE ; A photographic exhibition titled “Sri Lanka In Focus, Ceylon Unveiled” was held from 16 to22 April 2026 at The Art Space SG gallery, Singapore. The event was organised by thePhoto-Art Association of Singapore and supported by the Sri Lanka High Commissionin Singapore.The exhibition brought together 74 works by 13 talented photographers – 7...
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April 24, 2026
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During its brief transit, Russian circumnavigation team shares experiences with people in Colombo
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Russian circumnavigation team, the 5 Oceans Club, made a brief stop in Sri Lanka as part of their second global sailing expedition. The six-member crew visited the Russian House in Colombo on Friday April 24 where they shared insights from their journey so far. What makes this expedition particularly inspiring...
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April 24, 2026
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Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk Enters Third Successful Day from Shri Dalada Maligawa
KANDY : “Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk Enters Third Day from Temple of the ToothThe third day of the “Ehi Passiko” global peace walk commenced Friday, April, (24) from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The group of monks, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero, arrived in Kandy on Thursday afternoon before beginning the third day...
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April 24, 2026
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People advised to register Vesak ‘Dansal’ to avoid legal action
COLOMBO : Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have announced that the registration of ‘Dansal’ to be held islandwide in view of the upcoming Vesak Poya has already commenced. President of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU), K.P. Boralessa, stated that parties intending to organise ‘Dansal’ event are required to inform the PHI in charge...
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April 24, 2026
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War against Iran pushes more than 30 million back into poverty -UN development chief says
WASHINGTON! More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just as farmers are planting crops, U.N. development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. Fertiliser shortages – worsened by the blocking of cargo vessels through the Strait of...
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