COLOMBO : On 2 September 1945, President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independence of Viet Nam, opening a new chapter in the history of our nation. The journey since then has not been easy. Viet Nam endured wars, tremendous sacrifices and many difficult years of reconstruction. Yet, throughout this journey, the Vietnamese people have remained...

A new initiative to strengthen primary healthcare and bring quality medical services closer to communities has officially begun with the construction of 10 new Arogya Health and Wellness Centres across the country. Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa laid the foundation stone for the Kalutara South centre Tuesday Sept (1), which is expected to provide...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO: Zahira College, Colombo, celebrated its Founders’ Day at the College Abdul Ghafoor Hall under the patronage of Principal Trizviiy Marikkar recently. Former Director General of the Ministry of Rehabilitation and former Vice Principal of Zahira College, A.M. Nahiya, delivered the Founders’ Day oration titled “Founders and Legacy of Zahira: Reflecting on 134...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO, : The Colombo Municipal Council hosted a special Milad un Nabi celebration at the Town Hall premises on Tuesday September 1, bringing together municipal officials, councillors, staff members, religious figures, students and distinguished guests. A significant feature of this year’s celebration was the 12-day Subhana Mowlid recitation, marking the first time in...

COLOMBO : Sri Lankan passport holders will be required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Thailand starting from 15th September 2026. (As announced in the Royal Gazette issued on 31 August 2026.) Kindly apply for the Thailand E-Visa through the official website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/