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First 7 hostages freed as part of Gaza ceasefire are in Israel

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Hamas released seven hostages on Monday, the first to be released as part of a ceasefire that paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the devastated Gaza Strip. Ther... Read More


Deadly rare cancer surges in young people

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other forms of the disease. A key fin... Read More


Poet Ajana Ranagala to speak at Marigold Gallery on Sunday

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- An artist talk and conversation with poet Ajana Ranagala, author of Ape Aha Koheda Lily Mal, will take place on Sunday, 12 October, from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Marigold Gal... Read More


Esteemed journalist and mentor remembered

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude that I record the passing of my beloved brother, Abul Hassan, who peacefully returned to his Creator-Almighty Allah-on 11 August at h... Read More


Sri Lankan flavours now in China

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- China's very first Sri Lankan restaurant, "Cinnara" opened its doors on the 8th of this month in Beijing, at Chaowai Soho, Block A, 3rd Floor, Room 3015, Chaowai Street, Chaoyang ... Read More


The Geoffrey Bawa Trust reveals a re-designed design store

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- The Geoffrey Bawa Trust is excited to announce the much anticipated opening of the Bawa Design Store on Saturday, October 11th. After significant merchandise expansion inspired by... Read More


Tharindu gears up with new music and fresh ventures

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- Singer and music director Tharindu is preparing to release two new songs this December, both composed and directed by him. Known for his work directing the stage play Rome is Burn... Read More


KKS Perera's novel mirrors real-life struggles of Dr. Shafi

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- The first copy of KKS Perera's latest novel, Crimson Bargain, was presented to Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, a victim of racist politics, at a soft launch held at the Book Fair. The book ... Read More


Anniversary ceremony marks milestone in alternative medicine education

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- The first anniversary of the Sethsanda Alternative Naturopathy University - U.S.A - the world's first of its kind - was celebrated on 7 September 2025 at the BMICH Tulip Hall. The... Read More


POETRY CORNER

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- You are my little princess, Who strengthens my crippled mind, And banishes my miserable plight, Envisioning my inner light. You empower my diminished soul, Bringing fortune in no... Read More