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Today marks the 29th Death Anniversary of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar The Legacy of M. A. Bakeer Markar

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The life and times of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar is the lasting legacy from which generations to come may ponder and learn lessons. The most significant feature of the legacy h... Read More


The lure of surfing at Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The event is scheduled to take place from September 10 to September 12 at the Arugam Bay Main Point. This tournament is conducted under two categories: the National Championship... Read More


Vietjet's three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from US$90 on flights to Vietnam

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The sale runs from 22:30 on 7 September to 21:30 on 10 September 2026 (Sri Lanka time), with the promotional Eco fares available across Vietnam domestic and international routes... Read More


Power struggles that ruined the UNP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- When the United National Party (UNP) celebrated its 80th anniversary last Sunday, it did not appear that anyone considered it a major political event in the country. Had they ... Read More


Sri Lanka's uphill battle to combat wildlife crimes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A recent video of a poacher waiting for his kill inside Yala National Park exposed the harrowing realities that happen even within Protected Areas. The video was captured by a s... Read More


Let the Courts Decide, not social media

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka appears to have developed an unhealthy habit of turning matters before the courts into political battles on social media. Depending on their political loyalties, peopl... Read More


Thennekumbura traders protest against govt., allege JVP supporters favored

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Traders in Thennekumbura, Kandy, expressed displeasure with the government following the removal of roadside stalls under a court order, alleging that supporters of the governin... Read More


Why Sri Lanka is one of Asia's most underrated countries, says world traveller Cameron

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka is one of the most underrated countries in Asia, according to world traveller Cameron, who praised the island's natural beauty, wildlife, food, historic sites and hosp... Read More


Suspect arrested over alleged $80 Mn illegal foreign transfer

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A 34-year-old man has been arrested in the Maradana area in connection with an alleged illegal foreign money-transfer operation involving approximately US$80 million, police sai... Read More


22 injured as Colombo-bound bus plunges into canal in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Twenty-two passengers were injured after a private bus travelling from Medirigiriya to Colombo veered off the road and overturned into a canal in Minneriya early today (10). Th... Read More