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October 26, 2026
Sri Lanka/United States

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Earns Top US Naval Postgraduate School Honours

US Ambassador Eric Meyer presented a master’s degree from the US Naval Postgraduate School to Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Commander Piyumi Kathriarachchi on Monday, recognising her outstanding academic performance and achievements during

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Faces Backlog of 678,000 Driving Licences Amid Issuance Delays

Sri Lanka is facing a backlog of about 678,000 driving licences awaiting printing, with officials warning that the delay is continuing to grow because current production capacity is insufficient to meet demand. The issue was examined by the Parliamentary Sectoral

October 3, 2026

Clean Water, Shared Destiny: China–Sri Lanka Friendship in Action

Diplomacy

China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended

UK Festival Boomtown Faces Scrutiny After Open Drug Sales

United Kingdom/World

An undercover investigation by The Times (UK) has revealed the open sale of illegal drugs at Boomtown Fair, a major UK festival, despite recent

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Earns Top US Naval Postgraduate School Honours

October 26, 2026
Sri Lanka/United States

US Ambassador Eric Meyer presented a master’s degree from the US Naval Postgraduate School to Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Commander Piyumi Kathriarachchi on Monday, recognising her outstanding academic performance and achievements during

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Sri Lanka Faces Backlog of 678,000 Driving Licences Amid Issuance Delays

October 3, 2026
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing a backlog of about 678,000 driving licences awaiting printing, with officials warning that the delay is continuing to grow because current production capacity is insufficient to meet demand.

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Clean Water, Shared Destiny: China–Sri Lanka Friendship in Action

October 3, 2025
Diplomacy

China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended time and continues today. For decades, many residents

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UK Festival Boomtown Faces Scrutiny After Open Drug Sales

August 14, 2025
United Kingdom/World

An undercover investigation by The Times (UK) has revealed the open sale of illegal drugs at Boomtown Fair, a major UK festival, despite recent coroner warnings about the risk of fatalities. The

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President Xi Urges Global Youth to Uphold Peace at World Youth Conference for Peace

August 6, 2025
Diplomacy

Last Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a congratulatory message to the participants of the World Youth Conference for Peace, held in Beijing under the theme “Together for Peace”. The event, co-hosted

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Dragon Boats Unite China and Sri Lanka

June 2, 2025
Diplomacy/Sri Lanka

The 2025 Dragon Boat Festival China–Sri Lanka Friendship Cup Dragon Boat Championship was held recently in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, Sri Lanka’s Minister of

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New Study Suggests Shakespeare May Not Have Been a Remote Husband

April 25, 2025
History/News

A new study offers a fresh perspective on the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, challenging long-standing assumptions about their relationship. Research by British scholar Matthew Steggle, published in Shakespeare journal,

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Broadway-Themed Gala to Light Up Colombo’s Corporate Scene on February 22

February 7, 2025
Business/Events

Colombo’s corporate elite is set to gather for a night of glamour, entertainment, and high-powered networking at “Broadway: The Greatest Showdown,” a spectacular dinner dance on February 22 at Cinnamon Life. The

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Sri Lanka Football Set for Dynamic 2025 Domestic Season

December 9, 2024
News/Sports

After a year of remarkable achievements on the international stage, Sri Lanka Football is preparing for an exciting and action-packed domestic football calendar in 2025. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)

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Sri Lanka Economic Summit to be held in January 2025

October 23, 2024
Business/News

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announces that its flagship event, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit, originally scheduled for November 2024, has been rescheduled to January 28 and 29, 2025, in light of

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$650M World Bank Aid for Bangladesh Bay Terminal

July 1, 2024
Bangladesh/News

The World Bank approved 650 million U.S. dollars to help Bangladesh invest in infrastructure critical for developing the Bay Terminal deep seaport, a mega project in the country’s southeastern Chattogram region. The

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Global Coalition Urges Cuba’s Removal from US Terrorism List

June 16, 2024
Diplomacy

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 and China have jointly called for the immediate removal of Cuba from the unilateral list of countries purportedly sponsoring terrorism, as maintained by

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Millions head to hometowns in Bangladesh to celebrate Eid al-Adha

June 14, 2024
Bangladesh/News

With Eid al-Adha just around the corner, millions of Bangladeshis are packing bus and train stations and airports as they head to their hometowns to celebrate the festival of animal sacrifice and

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Global Peace: HWPL’s 11th Annual Walk in 50 Countries

May 22, 2024
Events/News

As conflicts erupt worldwide, threatening global security and coexistence, hope of peace emerges from citizens. In May 2024, citizens across all continents will join hands for HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the

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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to Host IORA Business Conclave 2024

May 3, 2024
Business

“Sustaining Growth – Bridging Horizons” The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its appointment as the Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF) for 2023 – 2025. In line with

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