PNS SAIF departs after successful visit to Colombo
Pakistan Navy Ship “SAIF” departed from the Port of Colombo after a successful three-day goodwill visit from January 30 to February 1. The ship was given a traditional farewell by the Sri Lanka Navy. During her stay, Captain Muhammad Ali PN, Commanding Officer of the ship called on the Commander Western Naval Area. Pakistan Navy [...]
First ‘Servants of Buddha’ Oration by British theologian
Eminent British theologian and specialist in Buddhism studies, Dr. Elizabeth Harris, will deliver the inaugural annual ‘Servants of The Buddha’ Oration on Saturday, February 10 at 4.30 p.m. at the Maitriya Hall, Mettaramaya, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4. The title of the Oration is “What did early Western converts find attractive in Buddhism? A Case [...]
People’s Bank celebrates Independence Week by offering Isuru Udana gift vouchers for newborns
Continuing its annual tradition, the People’s Bank proudly launched the 17th edition of its Birth of Freedom programme to mark Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day. The official launch will be held today at Castle Street Hospital for Women and De Soysa Hospital for Women in Colombo in the presence of bank chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse and [...]
Maris Stella old boys hold educational exhibition
“Edura Global Education Fest – 2024 “, an education exhibition organised by past pupils of Maris Stella College Negombo was declared open on Friday by Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne, former Director-General of the National Institute of Education (NIE). Maris Stella Negombo Principal Rev Bro Sunanda Alwis and Maris Stella Thimbirigaskatuwa Principal Rev Bro Mervyn Perera [...]
Why “the Rest” are rejecting the West
By Fawaz A. Gerges, exclusive to the Sunday Times LONDON – As the war in Gaza enters its fourth month, many in the Middle East and across the Global South have been struck both by the ferocity of Israel’s military campaign and by Western governments’ unwavering support for it. To them, this is as much [...]