- August 4, 20260 CommentSri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS) concludes its “Gift the Gift of Vision” ProjectRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The Sri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS) successfully concluded its “Gift the Gift of Vision” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project on Saturday August 1 at V & E Eye Optician, Dehiwala. The initiative provided free vision screenings, eye consultations and support to members of the community, reaffirming SLAAPS’...Local
- August 4, 20260 CommentEight dead,11,800 affected due to adverse weather conditionsCOLOMBO : The death toll from the adverse weather conditions affecting several parts of Sri Lanka has risen to eight, while three people have been injured, according to the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC said heavy rains, flooding and landslides have affected 11,832 people from 3,014 families across...Local
- August 4, 20260 CommentGovernment to probe into hidden forces behind the chaos in Mahara prisonCOLOMBO ; A protest staged by three inmates on the roof of the kitchen building at Mahara Prison on August 1 rapidly escalated into a major disturbance that resulted in extensive property damage, the death of one inmate, and injuries to eight others, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said. According to the Minister, the unrest began...Local
- August 4, 20260 CommentUzbekistan’s New Renaissance: Reviving a Golden Past with the Tools of TomorrowFAZHAN NAWAZ COLOMBO ; In the heart of Central Asia, a quiet revolution is taking place. It is not fought with weapons, but with manuscripts, museums, and microchips. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan is working to bring back the glory of its medieval “Golden Age,” when cities like Samarkand and Bukhara were the world’s leading...Hotel & Travel
- August 4, 20260 CommentU.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan Meets Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih at ParliamentCOLOMBO : U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan recently paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih at the Parliament premises. During the meeting, the two sides engaged in cordial discussions on a range of matters of mutual interest, including the prevailing security situation, efforts to eradicate the drug menace, and rehabilitation programmes....Local
