Expo for small businesses, tourism operators
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) conducted a Sustainable Niche Tourism Learning Expo in Galle for small business operators in the tourism industry. “This informative programme helped us enhance our knowledge on a wide range of topics,” a participant who owns a small hotel said. “We [...]
Christmas carols by the visually impaired choir
The Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped (SLFVH) is excited to announce their choir (comprising of talented visually impaired singers) is now available for bookings in the 2023 Christmas season. The choir members eagerly look forward to bringing their special brand of festive cheer to corporates, hotels and homes. The SLFVH aims to improve [...]
Felicitated by Lions
A celebration marking the completion of the 57th anniversary of the Nuwara Eliya 306 C2 Lions Club took place on October 27 near the clock tower built by the club. The walk was organised by Lion Ismath Hameed, District Governor 306 C2 and Lion Nimal Ranawake, Former District Governor 306 C2. Upon the completion of [...]
Thomian Society new president Sudath
Sudath Jayasundara, attorney-at-law was appointed president of the Thomian Society recently at the AGM held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The Thomian Society comprises old boys of SThomas’ College Mt Lavinia, Colpetty, Guruthalawa and Bandarawela. The founder president was Dr Vijaya Corea, who now holds the position of patron. Sudath was in the STC [...]
Workshop on enhancing quality of agriculture research
The Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, in collaboration with the Institute for Research and Development (IRD) will conduct a pre-congress workshop titled ‘Enhancing the Quality of Agriculture Research with Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI)’ on November 11 (Saturday). The workshop will be held in the PGIA’s main auditorium from 10 a.m. to [...]
CSR project by Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya – Colombo Chapter
International children’s day on October 1 is a day dedicated to the welfare of children globally. In Sri Lanka, children do not have access to luxuries that developed countries offer their children. We often see and hear of children in remote areas avoiding school for want of food and clothing. AAUPCC council of management at [...]
Remembering Rukmani
The service organised by the Rukmani Devi Memorial Society was conducted in Maradana Fatima Church with Rev Krishantha Jayalath, commemorating the 45th anniversary of Rukmani Devi. Restoration of the Rukmani Devi statue in Tudella, Ja ela was done with financial support from Neomal Perera, President of the All Ceylon Coconut Producers Association.
Mounting evidence suggests Israel may be getting ready to ‘cleanse’ Gaza
All the signs are in place that Israel is once again seriously considering a massive ethnic cleansing operation, conducted at lightning speed and with US assistance By Jonathan Cook As Israeli forces began making limited ground incursions into northern Gaza over the weekend, reports proliferated that Israel was readying plans to expel much or all of [...]
Muslim anguish over Gaza holds electoral risks for Biden
By Issam Ahmed FALLS CHURCH (AFP) -Hairdresser Linda Shawish cuts to the chase when asked about President Joe Biden’s decision to unequivocally back Israel’s bombing and ground invasion of Gaza. “They’re standing for genocide,” the 45-year-old Palestinian American who previously voted for Democrats told AFP outside the popular Halalco grocery in Falls Church, Virginia. “I [...]
Climate experts warn of fossil fuel tactics at COP28
By Bahira Amin CAIRO (AFP) – Oil-rich Gulf states have positioned themselves as both champions of climate innovation and guardians of fossil fuel interests — a balancing act experts warn could derail action at COP28 in Dubai. This year’s United Nations climate summit is being chaired and hosted by the United Arab Emirates, a country [...]
Sri Lankan radiologists celebrate International Day of Radiology highlighting their role in patient journey
Dr. Aruna Pallewatte (MBBS, MD, FCPS, FANMB, FRCR-Lond), Consultant Radiologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka November 8 is earmarked as the International Day of Radiology, and it is celebrated each year by the global radiology community. This signifies the day German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen made history by inventing the X-ray, a discovery that revolutionised the [...]
The Global South? Is it a misleading term?
By Joseph S. Nye, Jr. CAMBRIDGE – The term “Global South” is in constant use nowadays. For example, some commentators warn that Israel’s incursion into Gaza is “alienating the Global South,” and we often hear that the “Global South” wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. But what do people mean when they use it? Geographically, the [...]