Welcoming more than 5000 visitors, the Galle Literary Festival, in partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), wrapped up the Festival’s 11th edition, on Sunday, January 28. Welcoming more than 5000 literary enthusiasts to venues in and around Galle Fort, the Festival held from January 25 witnessed a notable increase in the number of international attendees compared to previous years. Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Festival’s line-up in 2024 reflected a renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion. The star-studded speaker list featured 25 local authors – including
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.
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