Annual Kataragama Esala Perahera without spectators

Queen Camilla’s son to visit Colombo for Gourmet Gall

Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles is to visit Colombo to attend Gourmet Gall, a signature culinary extravagance. Gourmet Galle will host Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla, at 1864, Galle Face Hotel in Colombo for an unforgettable Royal Banquet. Gourmet Galle brings its signature culinary extravagance to Colombo, welcoming the award-winning food writer, renowned restaurant critic, and royal food historian. Known for his deep dive into the tastes and traditions of the British monarchy,

24 Feb, 2025

Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem

Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, but “has not presented any further respiratory crises”, the Vatican said in a statement on Sunday. He was still receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and had undergone blood transfusions. Blood tests also showed he had “initial, mild, renal insufficiency” – a kidney problem – that is “currently under control”, the statement said. The Vatican said he “continues to be alert and well oriented”. The Pope was?admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on 14 Fe

23 Feb, 2025

Two suspects arrested over Kotahena murder killed by cops

Two suspects arrested over a murder in Kotahena, Colombo, and seen alive in a video shared on social media, have been shot dead by the Police in what they claim was retaliatory fire in self-defence. The Police said that the two suspects had been arrested with a weapon after they shot dead a man at a store in Kotahena. The suspects were arrested by the Police when they were fleeing the scene of the crime on a motorcycle. A video later shared widely on social media showed the suspects being hel

22 Feb, 2025