- 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
- August 4, 20260 CommentAmbassador (Prof.) Fazeeha Azmi visits the Permanent Secretariat of Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) in TehranTEHRAN : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Iran, Prof. Fazeeha Azmi visited the Permanent Secretariat of the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) based in Tehran and met with the Secretary General of the AMF, Dr. Hamdreza Gholamzadeh on 29 July 2026. Welcoming the Sri Lankan envoy to the AMF Secretariat, Dr. Hamdreza Gholamzadeh extended his congratulations...Local
- August 4, 20260 CommentPakistan High Commissioner . Maj Gen (R) Dr. Nayyar Naseer witnesses the T20 match between Pakistan & Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket TeamsCOLOMBO : Pakistan High Commissioner . Maj Gen (R) Dr. Nayyar Naseer witnessed the T20 match between Pakistan & Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Teams. Post-match, the envoy met the Pakistan squad, introduced by the Team Captain Fatima Sana, and praised their performance & spirit of sportsmanship! Displayed among the Government of Pakistan Ministry of Foreign...Sports
