Fire destroys MV X-Press Pearl

Sri Lankan VVIPs at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations

  The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha hosted a reception at India House on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India. Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and a number of Ministers were among the guests at the event.  

27 Jan, 2024

Navigating the evolving landscape of digital media

The Sri Lanka Press Institute successfully hosted a dynamic panel discussion, recently, featuring speakers from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, culminating in a robust session on innovation and entrepreneurship within the South Asian digital media landscape. The event, attended by over 60 participants, predominantly comprised young journalists and digital content creators eager to unravel the intricacies of the evolving landscape. The event was held under the title of, “Innovation, Media, and E

09 Dec, 2023

Five arrested during protest in support of Palestine near US Embassy

Five people were arrested during a protest staged near the US Embassy in Colombo in support of Palestine. A heavy Police security net was placed around the Embassy as a group of people gathered and protested against the US Government’s support to Israel during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters shouted slogans against the US and carried placards. According to reports, some of the protesters attempted to burn a photograph of the US President resulting in a heated exchange between the

24 Nov, 2023