Rotary Club of Birmingham has received a major grant to help in the fight against cervical cancer in Sri Lanka. Rotary International has awarded almost $400,000 to the club and its partners – the …
Gotabaya Rajapaksa set to tighten grip on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka goes to the polls for long-delayed parliamentary elections tomorrow as the ruling Rajapaksa clan seeks to tighten its grip on power.Delayed for months by the coronavirus outbreak, the …
AmithWorldWide, by name Amith Boteju, Sri Lankan/American rapper who is achieving global stardom
Amith knew it was important to have a wide range of people in his network because although he left his home land years ago he vowed to bring back resources through business dealings and trade that …
A glance at Sri Lanka and its parliamentary elections
Sri Lankans are voting in parliamentary elections Wednesday that are expected to strengthen President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s grip on power. His party has campaigned for a strong government that will …
Trial Postponed For Russians Accused Of Collecting Endangered Species In Sri Lanka
The trial in Sri Lanka of three Russian citizens accused of illegally collecting and killing endangered wildlife has been postponed until August 27. The postponement of proceedings comes after defense …
Rajapaksa Brothers Look To Tighten Grip In Sri Lanka Polls
Sri Lankans head to the polls Wednesday with the ruling Rajapaksa brothers looking for a super-majority in parliament to change the constitution and unravel democratic safeguards. Political observers …
Rajapaksas poised for a win in Lanka polls
India has a big stake in Sri Lanka, given its geostrategic location, dominating sea-lanes of communication across the Indian Ocean to the Malacca Straits, with the first two of its three ports in …
Rajapaksas poised for a win in Lanka polls
India has a big stake in Sri Lanka, given its geostrategic location, dominating sea-lanes of communication across the Indian Ocean to the Malacca Straits, with the first two of its three ports in …
Rajapaksa brothers to get strong support in Sri Lanka polls
Sri Lanka’s powerful, popular Rajapaksa brothers are likely to get strong support in parliamentary elections Wednesday that could add to their family political dynasty and their ability to amend the …
Detained ‘drug smuggler’ cat escapes Sri Lanka prison
A cat detained at Sri Lanka’s main prison while allegedly trying to smuggle drugs and cell phone SIM cards has escaped, media reports said Monday. The feline was detected by jail intelligence …