Colombo Times https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Message from H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut, PhD, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and the Maldives on the occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic of Türkiye Türkiye Scholarships: Building Bridges Through Education Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2027: Think Together, Act Together Journey of Tea, Trade, and Timeless Tradition The Rise of Türkiye’s Defence Industry COP31 Antalya: Turning Climate Commitments into Action Happy Republic Day, Türkiye! REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE 103rd National Day -A Legacy of Pride, Progress and Friendship Congratulatory Message on the National Day of the Republic of Türkiye  Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe promotes investment, industrial development and innovation during his visit to New Delhi 330 trainees awarded NVQ certificates in Ampara district Sebastian Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya Welfare Association elects new officials at AGM British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick receives the Deputy Speaker Dr Rizvie Salih Mayor of Colombo joins British High Commission and Delegation of the European Union to launch joint solar initiative Take off of SriLankan Airlines Flight to London delayed due to bird strike Namal Rajapaksa’s bail application-ruling on Nov. 3 Heavy rains affect nearly 4,000 families across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Records Lowest Hunger Index in South Asia Fierce all-round performance helps Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets Ali Sabry Makes Emotional Plea On Behalf of Namal In Krrish Case Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets His Counterpart in Türkiye Sri Lanka and Türkiye Sign MoU to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation Swiss airline -Edelweiss is back in Sri Lanka for the winter season U.S. Embassy Brings American Innovation to Colombo for Regional Workshop on the Future of Maritime Pakistan High Commission Colombo Commemorates Kashmir Black Day   Police to probe Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera’s statements during the Satyagraha period 30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains flood the country Lankan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, meets Anojan Sivarasa,who was freed from death sentence recently Schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Tuesday, Oct.27,due to inclement weather The Sri Lanka embassy in Jakarta facilitates third Lankan trade mission to Indonesia Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra to make an official visit to Ankara from 26-28 October Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ develops as Karandipowal records highest rainfall at 195.7 mm USS Canberra Returns to Colombo for Second Visit in 2026 Farzan Janaza & Emergency Services Launches Vehicle Services in Kandy Integrity Gains Respect Satyagraha Campaign Demanding the Release Of Gnanasara Thero Is Suspended Iran Cultural Center hosts a  documentary on  “The Face of an Ancient Civilization”  Deputy High Commissioner of India meets with Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs OGA of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya holds a ‘Back to School’ programme at the school Riyadh to resume flights from Sunday after Houthi attacks WEATHER FORECAST ;Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 25 October “Wars such as conflict with Iran serve no one’s interests”: PM Harini Colombo-based foreign envoys celeberate International Diplomats Day All-Ceylon YMMA Conference honours its former national treasurer Rizvi Rawoof UK-based Sri Lankan woman re-unites with her missing cat after 10 days in Dubai Sri Lanka Donates Rs.5 Million Worth Essential Medicines to the Maldives A newly formed low-pressure in the Bay of Bengal is to intensify into a cyclonic storm Amana Bank opens 50th Self-Banking Centre in Grandpass Ports and Civil Aviation Minister  Anura Karunathilake,visits International Airline and Aviation College (IAAC)  President outlines measures taken to create a more resilient future.