- March 18, 20260 CommentEvery Wednesday declared a special government holiday to address current fuel supply issuesCOLOMBO : Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced that every Wednesday will be declared a special government holiday until further notice in order to address potential fuel supply issues arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He made this statement while participating in a special media briefing held at the Department of Government Information this...Local
- March 18, 20260 CommentIftar Celebrations in Malaysia Highlight Interfaith Harmony and UnityKUALA LUMPUR : The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur hosted its Annual Iftar Programme 2026 at the Chancery premises on 13 March with the participation of over 150 invited guests in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The gathering brought together Sri Lankan Muslim and non-Muslim professionals, Malaysian Muslim friends, members of the...Local
- March 18, 20260 CommentAmina Inoshan secures first place at the National Creative Writing CompetitionNAJMUL HUSSEIN Amina Inoshan, student of Akurana Muslim Balika Vidyalaya, secured first place at the All-Island Level in the National Creative Writing Competition. She participated in the All-Island English Day Programme 2025 held in Colombo and by winning the first place she brought great honour to the school. Amina also secured the first place at...Loc
- March 18, 20260 CommentSri Lanka will remain neutral in US-Iran war: PresidentCOLOMBO : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterates Sri Lanka will not take any sides during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the United States and Israel. President Dissanayake made this assertion while addressing a special press conference concerning the current situation in Sri Lanka. The President noted that Sri Lanka has...Loc
- March 17, 20260 CommentKeynote address by Shaheera Rasooldeen at Colombo Times Iftar receptionCOLOMBO : “Wabarakatuhu,Good evening everyone,It is truly an honour for me to stand before such a distinguished gathering andwelcome you all to the Colombo Times Iftar. Seeing so many respected friends,partners, and well-wishers here this evening means a great deal to my family.If you are here tonight, it is because you are respected and a...Loc
