- July 8, 20260 CommentColombo Literary Festival 2026 to Debut as Sri Lanka’s First Trilingual International Literary FestivalNELUM BUDDHADASA COLOMBO : Preparations are underway for the inaugural Colombo Literary Festival 2026, a landmark event set to redefine Sri Lanka’s literary and cultural landscape. Taking place from July 24 to 29, 2026, at the Independence Arcade, Colombo 7, the festival will be the country’s first-ever trilingual international literary festival, giving equal prominence to...Local
- July 8, 20260 CommentNepal embassy Strengthens people to people contacts in JaffnaRUZAIK FAROOK JAFFNA — The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo, in collaboration with The Management Club (TMC) Jaffna, successfully organized “Nepal-Jaffna Engagement: Diplomatic Mission Explores Development Collaboration” at Jetwing Jaffna on Tuesday, 7th July 2026. The event was held with the objective of deepening people-to-people connections and exploring new avenues of cooperation between Nepal and...Men & Matters
- July 8, 20260 CommentMassive Investigation launched Into Sri Lanka’s Negombo Prison CarnageCOLOMBO (News 1st); The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has deployed three special teams to investigate the deadly clash that erupted between two groups linked to drug trafficking and organized crime inside the Negombo Prison. Police said the teams have begun recording statements from injured inmates and prison officers who are currently receiving treatment in hospital...Local
- July 8, 20260 CommentCourt Summons Foreign Witnesses in Krrish Case Against NamalCOLOMBO A case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish transaction involving an alleged irregular deal worth Rs. 70 million was today fixed for trial on November 16 by the Colombo High Court. The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Nadee Aparna Suwandurugoda. The Judge today ordered that summons be...Local
- July 8, 20260 CommentSharmila Zainul Abdeen appointed President of Colombo District,World Tamil Art and Cultural Academy International OrganizationCOLOMBO : Sharmila Zainul Abdeen has been appointed as new President of Colombo District, World Tamil Art and Cultural Academy International Organization based in India An official from the Cultural Academy who came to Sri Lanka said : “ We are confident that she will be a strong pillar of support in this role and...Local
