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July 16, 2026
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We Were Here First: The Case for Malay Political Representation in Sri Lanka
THANZYL THAJUDEEN : COLOMBO : There is a mosque on Slave Island in Colombo that has stood for more than three centuries. Masjidul Jamiya was not built by merchants or pilgrims. It was built by soldiers, Malay soldiers who came to this island in service to the Dutch crown and, after 1796, to the British,...
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July 16, 2026
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Prime Minister Returns home after conveying condolences to the Emir of Qatar
COLOMbO: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who travelled to the State of Qatar to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of the former Father Amir of the State of Qatar, returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16 July) via Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. During her visit...
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July 16, 2026
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Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of Türkiye speaks on the thwarted coup attempt in Türkiye
COLOMBO : Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, delivered a special commemorative lecture to students of the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) on the tenth anniversary of the thwarted coup attempt in Türkiye.During the lecture, Ambassador Turgut gave a speech on the evolving vision of Turkish foreign...
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July 16, 2026
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Bangladesh High Commission Observes July Martyrs’ Day 2026 with Solemnity
COLOMBO : The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo observed July Martyrs’ Day 2026 with due solemnity Thursda.y (16 July ) by organizing a commemorative discussion titled “The Spirit of July: Youth, Courage and the Promise of a Better Tomorrow.” The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of eminent Sri Lankan journalists, academics, strategic affairs...
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July 16, 2026
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IDMNC International Higher Education Institute donates Rs. 300,000 to St. Anthony’s Tamil Maha Vidyalayam, Mahawatta, Colombo
COLOMBO : Under the “Lend a Hand to Education – 2026” initiative, conceptualized byDr. V. Janagan, and with the sponsorship of IDMNC International Higher Education Institute, a cheque worth Rs. 300,000 was presented to support the purchase of blazer coats for the student leaders of St. Anthony’s Tamil Maha Vidyalayam, Mahawatta, Colombo. On behalf of...
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