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Road to Independence Henry & Hilda; Pioneers of Educational Reforms

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The educational revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was influenced by Theosophists like Colonel Henry Steel Olcott and Hilda Muriel Westbrook. They worked to revitali... Read More


February begins in red

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, LOLC Holdings and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 bn. A similar behavio... Read More


Moderate volumes and limited activity persist ahead of auction

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The secondary market yield curve experienced limited activity and below moderate trading volumes yesterday. Some selling pressure emerged ahead of the T-Bill auction to be held on... Read More


Stand strong and united to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Independence Day message invited all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom, and to co... Read More


Govt. to conduct first-ever nationwide monkey census

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The government is set to conduct its first island-wide census of the monkey population, aiming to address the alarming destruction of coconut crops caused by these primates. The c... Read More


Rise in Chikungunya cases, highest number of infections reported

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- Sri Lanka is experiencing a rise in Chikungunya cases, with the highest number of infections being reported across the country. Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Childre... Read More


Military presence minimal at 77th Independence Day parade

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The number of tri-service personnel deployed for this year's Independence Day celebrations has been reduced by 40%, with the decision not to include tri-services armoured vehicles ... Read More


Fair weather will prevail over sea areas

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- Fair weather conditions will prevail over the sea areas around the island, the Meteorology Department said. Winds will be north-easterly with speeds of up to 30 km/h. However, win... Read More


Bring real freedom through political, economic and legal reforms: Cardinal

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for vast political, economic and legal reforms which will bring real freedom for the people of Sri Lanka. Speaking duri... Read More


Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for a month

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- US President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Monday, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement... Read More