Octagonal pavilion of fake Temple of the Tooth demolished

International Day of Yoga celebrated in Sri Lanka

The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the High Commission of India in Colombo and its cultural arm, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Government. The main event was held at the historic Independence Square in Colombo on 21 June 2025. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, highlighted the universal relevance of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and nature. The High Commissioner of In

21 Jun, 2025

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal welcomed at Sri Lanka’s Parliament

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was welcomed at Sri Lanka’s Parliament and also had brief talks with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne. The actor is currently in Sri Lanka to film sequences for Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming movie. The actor, who will be in Sri Lanka for 10 days for the film’s shoot, was welcomed to the parliament and had observed the proceedings from the public gallery. The Deputy Speaker welcomed the superstar while other politicians who were also part of the session, joined in to

19 Jun, 2025

Academy Award winning actor Jeremy Irons in Sri Lanka

Academy Award winning actor Jeremy Irons is in Sri Lanka to act in a movie Directed by Chandran Rutnam. Irons told reporters he will be in Sri Lanka for 2 weeks to play the role of an Englishman who attempts to rescue a Sri Lankan girl who was facing some serious issues. Known for his roles on stage and screen, Jeremy Irons received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, being one of the few actors who has achieved

18 Jun, 2025