NEW DELHI : High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne invited Indian buyers, investors and business leaders to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, while highlighting the considerable potential for stronger economic partnerships between Sri Lanka and India. The High Commissioner was speaking at the Conference on “Business Opportunities in BIMSTEC Countries”, organised...

GALLE : The fifth programme of the “Ruhunu NextGen Tourism Day” series, organised by the Ruhunu Tourist Bureau as part of the World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations, was held yesterday (05) at the Galle Town Hall under the patronage of Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The programme highlighted the...

COLOMBO :The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Colombo celebrated Iraq’s “Sovereignty Day”, which fell on 30thSeptember, to mark the final withdrawal of International Coalition Forces from its territory by holding a simple, but well attended ceremony at the Embassy on Tuesday, 6thOctober 2026, presided over by the Charge d’Affaires & Head of Mission,  Mohamed O.J. Al-Maswdi. Speaking on...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO: The Zahira College Writers Forum launched 27 books authored by 24 writers at the College Ghaffoor Hall recently. The event was held under the patronage of the College Principal, Trizviiy Marikkar. President of the Writers Forum Mahdi Isham delivered the welcome address. Author Mrs. Zaneefa Zaneer, who was the chief guest, spoke...

COLOMBO – Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded until October 16 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued when the two suspects were produced before court today in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged Rs. 70 million Krrish transaction. Prison officials produced Namal...