- August 7, 20260 CommentSri Lanka’s fresh pineapples to be exported to PakistanCOLOMBO : Sri Lanka has secured market access to export fresh pineapples to Pakistan after successfully meeting the technical and phytosanitary requirements set by Pakistani authorities.Time & Calendars The breakthrough follows the conclusion of years of technical discussions and regulatory procedures between the two countries, paving the way for Sri Lankan pineapples to enter the...Business, Economy
- August 7, 20260 CommentThe Lasallian Annual Prize Giving 2026 – Phase III of De La Salle College held in ColomboRUZAIK FAROOKCOLOMBO — The Lasallian Annual Prize Giving 2026 – Phase III of De La Salle College, Colombo, was held on Wednesday, August 5, at the college premises, with Dr. V. Janagan, Chairman and CEO of IDM Nations Campus International, as the Chief Guest. Rev. Dr. S. Chandru Fernando, Coordinating Secretary for Religious Affairs to...Economy
- August 7, 20260 CommentNepal envoy bids ‘Good Bye’ to outgoing US diplomatRUZAIK FAROOKCOLOMBO — The Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka, Vijay Kumar Raut, joined members of the diplomatic community at a farewell reception held in Colombo on Wednesday, August 5, in honour of Ms. Jayne Howell, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.The reception brought together diplomats...Local
- August 6, 20260 CommentQatar Charity Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Science Laboratory Building at Kalutara Muslim Central CollegePictures and Text by Ashraff.A.Samad KALUTARA Qatar Charity inaugurated a newly constructed three-storey Science LaboratoryBuilding at Kalutara Muslim Central College in Sri Lanka. on Sunday 2nd August ,marking a major investment in education and scientific learning. The project, valued at approximately LKR 83 million, aims to enhance science education and provide modern learning opportunities to...Education
- August 6, 20260 CommentWeather Forecast: Heavy rains predicted in several areas on Friday,August 7COLOMBO : Showers or thundershowers can occur in several areas of the country tomorrow (07), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm possible in some areas, the Department of Meteorology has warned. According to the weather forecast issued by the Met. Department, cloudy skies will prevail over the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the...Loc
