COLOMBO : The Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel KRI Bima Suci – 945 has arrived in Sri Lanka Wednesday, April. (15). The visit takes place under the ASEAN Plus Cadet Sail (APCS) – 2026 programme, with the participation of Indonesian naval cadet officers along with cadets from 26 foreign countries. The vessel was ceremonially welcomed...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Management Committee, Board of Directors, teachers, students, and parents of Darul Quran Libara Imil Iman Quran Madrasah proudly celebrated its Silver Jubilee (25th Anniversary) on Sunday, April 12, at the BMICH. The event commemorated the institution’s long-standing tradition and its distinguished service to the community. Ash-Sheikh A.C. Agar Muhammad, Director...

MALE : The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Maldives celebrated Sinhala and Tamil New Year with an auspicious meal partakingceremony on 14th April 2026 at the chancery, with the participation of Sri Lankan community. The event was graced by the presence of Hon. Ahmed Xamyr, Member of Parliament for Central Machchangoalhi and President of the...

Reader’s View COLOMBO : After waiting for nearly 20 minutes at the Borella bus stand for Bus No. 176 (operating between Hettiyawatte and Nugegoda) to travel towards Armour Street, I was compelled to board a Route No. 103 bus to Fort, disembark at Technical Junction, and then take a Kadawatte/Ja-Ela bus to complete my journey....

COLOMBO : People who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year are now returning to Colombo and the suburbs. Accordingly, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has deployed additional buses from today (15), operating under a special schedule based on passenger demand. The Director General of NTC Dr. Nilan Miranda stated that...