Israel’s hefty military might heavily fortified by US weapons systems
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS–The ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas is overwhelmingly one-sided—the most powerful military in the Middle East, armed with some of most sophisticated and state-of-the-art American weapons systems vs a militant force armed largely with shoulder-borne rocket launchers, mortars, drones and small arms. Adding more to its devastating firepower, Israel is [...]
Smedley celebrates 20 at installation
Smedley Toastmasters Club celebrated 20 years of producing speakers and leaders, and welcomed their new executive committee headed by Toastmaster (TM) Gayathri Liyanage. At the installation held at Courtyard by Marriot on Friday (13), TM Liyanage said, “Whether you are a speaker, leader, creator, trainer, debater, editor, author, thinker, philosopher, Smedley is a family that [...]
Inter-school talent competition uncovers skills
Mother Veronica Memorial Inter-Schools Competition Healthy competitions tap latent talents. September 23 saw the winners of the Inter-school Talents Competition being awarded. It was an adventurous journey of the Apostolic Carmel (AC) Congregation organised by Sr Mary Nimalka – Councillor for Education. The Mother Veronica Memorial Inter-school Competitions were conducted at school level, province level, [...]
CMISL organises Boat and Marine Show
Sail Lanka Charter, a dedicated advocate for the promotion of marine tourism in Sri Lanka, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 8th edition of the Boat and Marine Show. Organised by the Chamber of Marine Industries Sri Lanka (CMISL), this event is scheduled to take place from October 27 to 29, at Port [...]
Association of SL Justices of the Peace 30th anniversary celebration
The president and ex co members of the association welcome members and well-wishers for the above ceremony. Date: Sunday, October 29 Venue: Heaven’s Gate Banquet hall 497,Dalupitiya Road, Hunupitiya, Wattala Time: 9.30 am onwards Chief guest: Justice Minister Dr Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe Guest of honour: MP Prof Ranjith Bandara, COPE Committee Chairman Further information: [...]
Second Nakba: Gaza’s never-ending catastrophe
By Daoud Kuttab JERUSALEM – Israel’s military response to the brutality of the Hamas attack on October 7, which has claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people in Gaza and displaced hundreds of thousands, has evoked every Palestinian’s worst nightmare. In 1948, roughly 750,000 Palestinians – including my father, uncle, and grandmother – fled their [...]