A three-day Workshop on “Cooperation for Maritime Security” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) concluded on 23 March.… Read More
Mahanayake Theros urge President to ease people’s hardships and hold elections on time
Sri Lanka’s most senior Buddhist monks, known as Mahanayake Theros, have written a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, asking him to take immediate steps to ease the economic and social difficulties faced by the people and to conduct the local… Read More
Sri Lanka’s local government elections face delay no funds for ballot papers
Sri Lanka’s local government elections scheduled for March 9 may be postponed due to a shortage of funds for printing ballot papers, according to the Government Printer. A senior officer from the Government Printer said that they have not received… Read More
Why do Sri Lanka celebrate Independence Day?
Sri Lanka, a small island nation located off the southern coast of India, celebrates Independence Day on February 4th each year. This day marks the country’s independence from British colonial rule in 1948. The celebration of Independence Day is an… Read More
Who Are The Dawoodi Bohra Muslims of Sri Lanka?
The Dawoodi Bohras are a sect of Shia Islam and are a minority community in Sri Lanka. The community is known for its strong emphasis on education and business enterprise, and has made significant contributions to the country’s economy. The… Read More