“weekly pola” in Sri Lanka refers to a local, weekly farmers market, where people gather to buy fresh produce, spices, herbs, and other local goods, essentially a vibrant community market often considered the center of trade in rural villages; “pola” is the… Read More
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to pursuing justice in long-standing criminal cases. Speaking on Sirasa TV’s Satana program, he emphasized that his government would not allow past crimes to be forgotten with the passage… Read More
In a historic first for South Asia’s hospitality sector, Sri Lanka celebrated the inauguration of “Amba Yaalu,” the region’s first entirely female-operated tourist hotel, on January 10th. The innovative property marks a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to women’s… Read More
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (06) assured that justice will be served to the victims of the Easter attack. He made this statement when meeting with the victims of the Easter attack. A discussion was held this morning at St.… Read More
Known by many monikers- “Entrepreneur”, “wheeler-dealer” but mostly for the racist rhetoric using his TV channel, Owner of Derana TV, Dilith Jayaweera decided in all his wisdom to contest in the just concluded Presidential Election. Firstly, it was a bold… Read More
The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to presidential election polling centers begins this morning. The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to polling centers for the 2024 presidential election will commence this morning (20). Election Commissioner General Saman Sri… Read More
116 representatives from international election observation organizations have arrived in the country to observe the presidential election. The National Election Commission stated that 78 of them are European Union election observers. 22 Commonwealth observers have also arrived in the country.… Read More
As the presidential election draws near, 40 candidates have officially submitted their deposits to the Election Commission, signaling their intent to run for the nation’s highest office. This diverse group of candidates comprises both independent contenders and representatives from a… Read More
The nation is in mourning following the passing of Ms. Sumana Nellampitiya, Sri Lanka’s first television news anchor and a revered figure in the field of journalism. Nellampitiya, who had been battling illness, passed away at the age of 80.… Read More
Former Member of Parliament P. Ariyanethran has been nominated as the Tamil Common Candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka. The announcement was made at an event in Jaffna. P. Ariyanethran is set to contest in this year’s… Read More
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