- August 5, 20250 CommentKashmir Day observed in ColomboCOLOMBO : The Pakistan High Commission, friends of Pakistan, diplomatic community and Pakistani diaspora jointly commemorated Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal day.on Tuesday, August 5 at the Pakistan high commission here Six years have passed since 5 August 2019 when India took unilateral and illegal actions aimed at altering the internationally recognized disputed status of IIOJK and changing...Local
- August 5, 20250 CommentZahira College Clinch S.A. Wijayathilake / T.B. Jayah Memorial TrophyCOLOMBO :Z ahira College won the S.A. Wijayathilake / T.B. Jayah Memorial Trophy with a thrilling 43-39 victory over Ananda College in a high scoring match. Even though Ananda College had a 10-point lead in the second half, things started to fall apart when they received three yellow cards, leaving them with only 12 players...Loc
- August 5, 20250 CommentFormer state minister Prasanna Ranaweera Further Remanded In Fraud CaseCOLOMBO ; Mahara Magistrate Kanchana Silva Monday, August (4) ordered the continued remand of former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and two other suspects until August 18, in connection with an alleged land fraud case. A decision regarding the bail application submitted to the High Court will be made on August 21. The suspects were arrested...Local
- August 5, 20250 CommentFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s Dhaka home to turn into museDHAKA : The onetime residence of Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to be transformed into museum. The place will serve as a reminder for her autocratic regime. The decision comes in the wake of Hasina departure from power under student-led protest that culminated on August 5, 2024. The jubilant crowd took the...Loc
- August 5, 20250 CommentSri Lanka earns $3.7 billion from tourist arrivals in six months – Foreign MinisterCOLOMBO – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that an income of $3.7 billion has been generated from tourist arrivals over the past six months. He added that another $3.7 billion in revenue is expected by the end of the year. Minister Herath made these remarks while attending an event...Hotel & Travel
