- February 19, 20260 CommentThe Russian envoy presents commemorative medal “80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” to Buddhapriya RamanayakeCOLOMBO :The Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Levan Dzhagaryan, presented the commemorative medal “80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” to our dear Mr. Buddhapriya Ramanayake for his significant contribution to organizing events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in 2025. It is especially symbolic that the award certificate...Local
- February 19, 20260 CommentYoung Voices Welcome Ramadan: Al Makthoom Students Hold Colorful Parade in KinniyaIRSHAD IMAMUDEEN COLOMBO -Students of Al Makthoom Educational Institution in Kinniya organized a vibrant children’s parade on Tuesday (17) at 4:30 p.m. to warmly welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The procession commenced from the Rizwaniya Jumma Mosque in Maharoof Nagar and proceeded along Green Road before concluding at the Mancholai Jumma Mosque. The event...Local
- February 19, 20260 CommentRussian Ambassador outlines various aspects of the Ukrainian crisisRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka and Republic of Maldives Levan S. Dzhagaryan addressed the media at the annual Press-conference held at the Embassy on Wednesday February 18. The Ambassador said at the press I will speak about various aspects of the Ukrainian crisis. As our President Vladimir Putin has consistently...Loc
- February 19, 20260 CommentInternational Diplomats 4th Model United Nations Conference Held in ColomboCOLOMBO — The fourth Model United Nations Conference of the International Diplomats organization took place successfully in Colombo from 7th to 10th February 2026. Around 150 young delegates from Sri Lanka and more than 10 other countries participated in the event. Held under the theme “Building Peace and Economic Sustainability through Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, the...Local
- February 19, 20260 CommentChairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politiciansCOLOMBO:The Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sandamali Chandrasekera, has resigned from her post with immediate effect due to pressure from certain local politicians. In a letter addressed to Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetthi, informing of her decision to resign, the Chairperson highlighted that Lanka Sugar Company, as a loss-making State-Owned...Local
