- April 30, 20260 CommentYWMA Women’s Empowerment Project : Distributes 20 sewing machines to widows under MCB sponsorshipRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Young Women’s Muslim Association (YWMA) distributed 20 sewing machines among widows as part of its Women’s Empowerment Programme, with the sponsored of the Muslim Commercial Bank MCB, based on Colombo. The event took place on Thursday, April 30, at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Auditorium in Colombo. The programme commenced...Local
- April 30, 20260 CommentUS war in Iran has cost $25 billion -Pentagon officialWASHINGTON: The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for the conflict. With just six months before mid-term elections in which Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats...International
- April 30, 20260 CommentRamada by Wyndham Colombo Unveils “Taste of Malay” Food FestivalNelum BuddhadasaCOLOMBO:Ramada by Wyndham Colombo, in an exclusive collaboration with The Minority Taste by Ruzaina Hadgie, officially launched the “Taste of Malay” Food Festival on 28th April 2026. The opening night, hosted for special invitees and select media, offered a vibrant immersion into the rich heritage and soulful flavours of the Malay community.The evening served...Loc
- April 30, 20260 CommentElectric Train Services Likely to Commence Early Next YearCOLOMBO : A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held this Wednesday morning April (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans. The Colombo Suburban Railway Project was discussed in detail during the meeting....Local
- April 30, 20260 Comment“Hajj Without Luggage” – Baggage of Colombo Hajj pilgrims will be sent to their respective hotels from BIACOLOMBO: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is introducing a new “Hajj Without Luggage” service for 2026, aimed at making the pilgrimage more convenient and comfortable for pilgrims. Under the initiative, pilgrims will not need to carry heavy baggage or wait at airports, as their luggage will be transported separately and delivered directly to...Local
