In Search of Nihal Fernando, a film by Martin Pieris will be screened at the
auditorium of the Lionel Wendt on February 24 from 6.30 p.m. Admission is
free.
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KALA – a platform for South Asian Art which runs from February 10-28 has
two exhibitions ongoing at the University of Visual and Performing Arts on
Horton Place, Colombo 7.
Pivot, Glide, Echo looks at the development of Sri Lankan art while
celebrating the foundation led by the great Lankan artists of yester year such
as David Paynter, J.D.A. Perera, H.A. Karunaratne and the evolution of
contemporary talents such as Jagath Ravindra, Pala Pothupitiye, T.
Shanaathanan and many more.
KALA Commune is the result of a month-long residency which saw seven
South Asian artists of different disciplines come together to work and share
their knowledge in an immersive open studio at the UVPA.
The exhibitions are on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
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For all the fashion followers out there, the Colombo Fashion Week on from
February 19-22 showcases the summer collections of a range of designers both
established names and emerging talents.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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