Monday declared a public holiday

Over 150 Muslim academics and others reject MMDA proposals

Over 150 Sri Lankan Muslims, including academics, professionals, community leaders, business personalities, media personalities and youth from across the country, have rejected MMDA proposals put forward by Muslim Members of Parliament. They say that the recommendations by the MPs come at the cost of the most vulnerable, especially the Muslim women and girls, who have made sacrifices to bring to the fore deep injustices, discrimination and harm caused under the current MMDA. The signatories of

07 Aug, 2023

Iran ready to share scientific, technological knowledge with Sri Lanka

Iran has voiced readiness to share its scientific and technological knowledge and expertise with ?friendly? countries, including the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made these remarks on Sunday in a meeting with Sri Lanka?s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Tehran. According to a communique issued by his office, Iran?s president emphasized the need to activate the joint commission for economic cooperation between the two countries. He said the island nation

06 Aug, 2023

Sachin Tendulkar visits Sri Lankan schools as UNICEF?s goodwill Ambassador

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday visited two schools in Sri Lanka and interacted with students in his role as UNICEF?s Goodwill Ambassador. Tendulkar was appointed UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia in 2013 to advocate good hygiene and sanitation across the region. He toured the southwestern Sabaragamuwa province?s Kegalle district on Monday, visiting selected schools. Tendulkar, 50, visited two schools where he interacted with primary school students and senior students and als

07 Aug, 2023