- September 16, 20250 CommentGCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attackThe Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar following Israel’s attack. DOHA : Attendees of the emergency Arab-Islamic leaders’ summit to discuss the Israeli attack on Hamas on Qatari territory, pose for a family photo, in Doha on September 15, 2025. [Handout/Qatar News...International
- September 16, 20250 CommentApplications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships close on 7 Oct 2025COLOMBO : Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK will close on 7 October2025 at 12:00 UTC. The programme offers fully funded one-year master’s degrees at UK universitiesto individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world.For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted...Education
- September 16, 20250 CommentSri Lanka records more than 52,000 tourists in SeptemberCOLOMBO : A total of 52,246 tourists have arrived in the country so far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) revealed here According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 14,300 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 27.4%. Furthermore, 4,092 persons from the United Kingdom, 3,488...Loc
- September 16, 20250 CommentUnited States and Sri Lanka Celebrate Refurbishment of Akaragama Hospital Under Pacific Angel ExerciseCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (September 15, 2025) – The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Health, joined the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), United States Air Force (USAF), hospital staff, and community representatives to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the refurbished Akaragama Divisional Hospital on...Local
- September 16, 20250 CommentTwo players from St. John’s College Dematagoda for Sri Lanka U16 Ministerial Football Team for the China Tour.COLOMBO : Two players from St. John’s College Dematagoda to represent Sri Lanka for Sri Lanka U16 Ministerial Football Team for the upcoming China Tour. Two players Rawzan and Shamik have been selected from the college. Parents and well-wishers of the college had thanked its Principal Mrs. Samanthi Nagoda , the SJC OBA and the...Loc
