- April 2, 20260 Comment6th Anniversary of the Victims of Forced Cremations in Sri Lanka – Remembering Injustice, Upholding Justice: Lessons from Surah al-BurujSHEIKH ARKAM NOORAMITH COLOMBO : Today the 31st of March each year, we pause to remember a painful chapter in the history of Sri Lanka-the forced cremation of COVID-19 victims, which denied many families their fundamental religious rights and human dignity. This remembrance is not merely an act of grief; it is a moral responsibility....Local
- April 1, 20260 CommentLiberty Lands & Developments Acquires Full Ownership of Scope CinemasNELUM BUDDHADASA COLOMBO Liberty Lands & Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction.The acquisition marks a significant step in LLD’s efforts to consolidate its entertainment portfolio and strengthen its commitment to delivering world-class cinema...Business, Economy
- April 1, 20260 CommentGCE ,AL Top achievers revealedCOLOMBO : The Department of Examinations has officially released the names of the students who secured the highest ranks in the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination across all subject streams. The full list of top achievers across all streams is as follows: Biological Science stream: • First Place: Dilan Sanjana (Royal...Education
- April 1, 20260 CommentLions Club of Colombo West Celebrates 59th Charter AnniversaryCOLOMBO: Another successful 59th Charter Ceremony of the Lions Club of Colombo West was held on 31st March 2026 at the Grand Oriental Hotel in a glamorous setting.The event was led by Charter Chairman, Lion A.H.M. Maheer MAF, JP. In his welcome address, he emphasized the importance of maintaining unity, which has sustained the club’s...Local
- April 1, 20260 Comment” Professor Rezvi Sherif, distinguished senior medical officer,exceptional teacher who had contributed immensely to the medical field,”- deputy health ministerRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that Professor Rezvi Sheriff was a distinguished senior medical officer and an exceptional teacher who contributed immensely to the medical field by mentoring and producing many doctors.” He was also known as a good friend and a kind-hearted person...Loc
