Sri Lanka shuts schools in several areas owing to adverse weather

Sri Lankan preacher under fire for making comments seen as political

Controversial Sri Lankan preacher Pastor Jerome Fernando has come under fire on social media for making comments seen as being political. The comments appeared on his Instagram account where he seemed to be backing US President Donald Trump. On his Instagram post Fernando says “No matter your leadership prowess , No matter the validity , No matter the Wins , No matter the history of success , You can?t win all the VOTES. In Leadership we learn to lead with the Majority. This is why I like @rea

23 May, 2020

Seychelles nationals brought to Sri Lanka for treatment

By Vyshnavy Velrajh A group of patients from the Seychelles were brought down for treatment to Sri Lanka today as a goodwill gesture, Additional Secretary to the President Admiral (Retd) Jayanath Colombage said. Colambage told the Colombo Gazette 28 Seychelles nationals arrived in Sri Lanka for treatment based on a request made by the Government of Seychelles. The patients, who are public sector workers, reportedly suffer from chronic diseases, such as heart and kidney ailments. Admiral (Ret

23 May, 2020

Hakeem calls for inter-community peace

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem, has called for inter-community peace as Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr today (Sunday). In his message, Hakeem noted that Eid-ul-Fitr this year is observed amidst trying times for all communities whose normal lives are severely affected. “We experience the adverse effects of the pandemic with the closure of mosques, loss of lives and livelihoods; obstruction for schooling and university studies for students amidst the compulsion

23 May, 2020