Covid death toll in Sri Lanka crosses the 10,000 mark

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop for Kandy

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Chillaw, His Lordship Valence Mendis, as the Bishop of Kandy. Hi Lordship Bishop Valence Mendis will also function as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chillaw. The Papal Nuncio in Sri Lanka His Lordship Brian Udugwe made the announcement today. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Oct, 2021

Yohani to be recognised with State award

By Easwaran Rutnam (@easwaranrutnam) Sri Lankan singer Yohani De Silva is to be recognised for her recent achievement with a State award, Parliament was informed today. State Minister of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotion Vidura Wickramanayaka told Parliament today that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has taken steps to recognise Yohani with the State award. Responding to a question raised in Parliament today, Vidura Wickramanayaka said that steps will be taken to re

04 Oct, 2021

Three Japanese warships arrive in Sri Lanka

Three Japanese warships, including a multi-purpose operation destroyer, arrived in Sri Lanka today. The three Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA ? a multi-purpose operation destroyer and MURASAME and FUYUZUKI – two other destroyers, arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today. Upon their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. FUYUZUKI sailing under the command of Commander OSE Koichiro is a 151m lo

02 Oct, 2021