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A stellar tribute to the planet's first cosmonaut

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The Russian House in Colombo presented its exclusive documentary 'Trace of Gagarin in Ceylon' at the Russian House in Colombo on April 26 to mark the 90th birth anniversary of Yuri... Read More


Faith in the serene heights

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- There is so much to see, sense and hear of the mountain of Batatota where the mythical cave called Diwaguhawa is believed to be encased in thick jungle, on the slopes of peak wilde... Read More


Mahadivulwewa turns a new page in Sri Lankan cinematic history

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Promising a new cinematic experience for movie buffs, renowned filmmaker Sudath Mahadivulwewa launched his latest film 'My Red Comrade'. The premiere of the film took place on May ... Read More


Focus on Climate Change and Biodiversity loss

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- On May 3, journalists around the world marked World Press Freedom Day (WFPD), which serves as a reminder to Governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It... Read More


Armchair Atlas

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Travelling is not everyone's cup of tea. Reasons can vary. It incurs expenses, for one. Some of us can't get ourselves to move around at least for 500 metres. Especially the contem... Read More


Departure of a great intellectual

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- "Can we question the existence of a world beyond ourselves? It's evident that the world preceded the birth of those younger than me and persisted after the passing of those who cam... Read More


Uma Oya: how JVP made Samantha Vidyaratne the scapegoat

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- In 1971, Rohana Wijeweera, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), encouraged his followers to take up arms against the Government and instigate an insurrection. Despite... Read More


Why the Province is being dropped from number plates

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- In the past under British rule, Sri Lanka used characters for vehicle identification. In the past, vehicle registration in Sri Lanka utilised alphanumeric combinations like "EN" fo... Read More


Massive transformation mooted for Mirissa

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Sri Lanka's beaches are now on the way to obtain the prestigious 'Blue Flag Beach' certification. Mirissa has gained renown among both local and international tourists for its prox... Read More


IMF program

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Addressing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya's (SJB) May Day rally, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said there is a debate among many people regarding the Government's agreement with t... Read More