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April 25, 2026
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“Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk Enters Fourth Day from Beligammana
COLOMBO : The fourth day of the “Ehi Passiko” global peace walk commenced Saturday (25) from the Vidyawardhana Pothgul Viharaya in Mawanella. Led by Venerable Pannakara Thero, the group of monks began the fourth leg of the journey this morning after arriving at the temple yesterday afternoon, having started from Kandy earlier in the day....
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April 25, 2026
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Veteran Writer Tennyson Perera is no more
COLOMBO – Veteran writer Tennyson Perera has passed away at the age of 86. He passed away yesterday morning following a prolonged illness. Tennyson Perera, born on February 2, 1940, in Kotikawatta, authored over a hundred books during his lifetime. His writing often served as a tool for social reform, challenging injustice and inequality. Critics...
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April 25, 2026
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Asanga elected President of National Olympic Committee
COLOMBO ; The President of the Sri Lanka Baseball Federation Asanga Seneviratne has been elected the new president of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). During the election held at the Sri Lanka Olympic House, Seneviratne who also headed Sri Lanka Rugby received 16 votes. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Football Federation President Jaswar Umar received 11 votes...
Sports
April 24, 2026
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Singapore exhibits Photographic impressions of Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE ; A photographic exhibition titled “Sri Lanka In Focus, Ceylon Unveiled” was held from 16 to22 April 2026 at The Art Space SG gallery, Singapore. The event was organised by thePhoto-Art Association of Singapore and supported by the Sri Lanka High Commissionin Singapore.The exhibition brought together 74 works by 13 talented photographers – 7...
Hotel & Travel
April 24, 2026
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During its brief transit, Russian circumnavigation team shares experiences with people in Colombo
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Russian circumnavigation team, the 5 Oceans Club, made a brief stop in Sri Lanka as part of their second global sailing expedition. The six-member crew visited the Russian House in Colombo on Friday April 24 where they shared insights from their journey so far. What makes this expedition particularly inspiring...
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