Iran called Israel’s wave of strikes on Friday a ’’declaration of war’’, after the Israeli military hit about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and killed senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.
Do you think acquiring a new aircraft for SriLankan Airlines signals a turnaround for the loss-making national carrier?
Many developing nations’ rural areas continue to struggle with issues like unemployment, poverty, poor infrastructure, and restricted access to basic services.
Dancer and choreographer Nilan Maligaspe is back with a new production at the Lionel Wendt on June 18. This original show tells the story of the clandestine affair betweem Lovina Aponsuwo, a mestizo dancer and Governor Thomas Maitland which unfolded in the Governor’s mansion now the Mount Lavinia Hotel.
The Muslims today, observe Eid al-Adha on the final day of the holy Hajj pilgrimage, sharing the blessings of this day to honour the supreme devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his beloved son Ismail (AS), to the command of the Almighty Allah.
The Collective for Historical Dialogue and Memory will be marking International Archives Week with a special screening and discussion of the documentary film Looted & Hidden - Palestinian Archives in Israel by Rona Sela. It will be screened on Thursday, June 12 at 5.30 p.m. at 25, Elibank Road, Colombo 5. All are welcome.
On Sunday, June 1 at 7.30 p.m., the Lionel Wendt Theatre will come alive as the Muslim Choral Ensemble (MCE) presents An-Nur 2025, unveiling completely new work. Founded in 2017, the Muslim Choral Ensemble’s mission is to preserve the rich legacy of Islamic renditions through their music and bring it to a wider audience.
