- February 17, 20260 CommentRAMADAN : Saudi Arabia to begin fasting from Wednesday, Feb.18,following the sighting of the crescent of the holy monthRIYADH: The crescent moon signalling the start of Ramadan has been sighted in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday,Feb. 17 Ramadan will therefore start on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Muslims will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk during the holy month. It is the ninth month of the Islamic...Local
- February 17, 20260 CommentPresident Anura Kumara leaves for IndiaCOLOMBO ‘President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island for India to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi. President Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan delegation departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at 2:05 p.m. on a SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Delhi, India, Ada Derana reporter said. President Dissanayake is scheduled to take...Local
- February 17, 20260 CommentLankan President Meets United Kingdom’s Deputy PremierCOLOMBO: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the visit of the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, as timely and significant, noting that it helps reinforce international confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery and underlines the importance of the visit at this juncture. The President made these remarks during a meeting with David Lammy, Deputy Prime...Local
- February 17, 20260 CommentValentine’s celebrations at NH Collection,ColomboCOLOMBO – Valentine’s celebrations at NH Collection Colombo concluded on a high note, with guests enjoying an evening centred on carefully prepared cuisine, a wide selection of beverages, music, and entertainment in the heart of the city. The atmosphere throughout the hotel was lively and welcoming, creating a setting where people could relax and enjoy...Hotel & Travel
- February 17, 20260 CommentThe Rotaract and Interact Clubs of District 3220 hold ” Souq of Hope ” a pre Ramadan Charity Fair at the Hyde Park GroundsRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Rotaract and Interact Clubs of District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives organised ” Souq of Hope ” a pre Ramadan Charity Fair at the Hyde Park Grounds, Colombo on Saturday February 14 to raise funds for refugees in Gaza, Palestine. The opening ceremony Deputy Speaker of Parliament Dr. Rizvie Salih...Local
