A reported death sentence in Saudi Arabia, unanswered questions surrounding an appeal, and the memory of Rizana Nafeek demand urgent action — and careful diplomacy. * By Faizer Mustapha PC MP A mother in Narpittimunai is waiting for news that she prays will never come. Her son, Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan migrant worker in...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The annual prize giving ceremony of Khairiya Girls College was held on Friday September 18 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo under the patronage of   Principal of the College Mrs. M.N.M. Jumana.  The Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yoosuf graced the event as the chief guest. Meanwhile the Principal of the College...

RUZAIK FAROOK  COLOMBO — The Iran Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka held a celebration to mark Persian Poetry Day at the Iran Cultural Centre in Colombo on Friday, September 18.  The event held under the patronage of Dr. Ali Kebriyayi Zadeh, Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic...

COLOMBO : The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated that 169,071 individuals from 51,959 families have been affected by the ongoing El Niño weather pattern impacting the island. The prevailing dry weather conditions have affected 39 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across 10 districts. Meanwhile, the DMC reported that measures have been taken to distribute drinking water to...

RIYADH : Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, met with Deputy Minister for Laws and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mishaal bin Ali Al-Balawi at the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh.  The two sides discussed the mutual cooperation in the fields of...