AUCKLAND ; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath arrived in New Zealand this week on an official visit, marking the first visit by a Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to the country since 2014. During the visit, Minister Herath was formally welcomed with a traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” ceremony at New Zealand’s Ministry...

COLOMBO : The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police has been remanded until 09 June. He was remanded after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court Thursday. May 27, by officers of the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau. He was arrested Wednesday, May 26 morning in connection with an incident of attempting to solicit a...

COLOMBO : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a spiritual revival is essential in fostering economic revival within the country, and that the best determination people can make on this Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is to properly recognise the responsibility entrusted to all citizens to safeguard the Buddha Sasana and the Dhamma for future...

COLOMBO : Today, 28th May 2026, marks the observance of the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated with deep devotion by Muslims across the world. According to Islamic belief, the Hajj commemoration symbolises the unwavering faith and unparalleled sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in devotion to Almighty Allah. The observance holds special significance as the pilgrimage...

COLOMBO : On the occasion of “Eid-ul-Adha” or the Hajji Festival, celebrated with great reverence by Muslims across the world upholding the values of selflessness, unity, and compassion, I extend my felicitations to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world. On this special Day, the festival of Hajji commemorates the boundless devotion...