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Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician-by Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama

2024uknewadminJune 1, 2025ArticlesDr. Deepal Perera, Lady Ridgeway HospitalNo Comments

Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician-by Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama Source:Dailymirror Colombo, June 1 (Daily Mirror) – There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said He told the Daily Mirror that the recent […]

If religions were to build bridges rather than walls-by Bertrand Russell

2024uknewadminMay 27, 2025Articlesbuild bridgesNo Comments

If religions were to build bridges rather than walls-by Bertrand Russell Source:Island The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Throughout our history, religions have divided people much more than they have united them. In a world where the most urgent need is unity resulting from fellow feelings, religions, in their […]

Poson Week will be observed from June 7 to June 13

2024uknewadminMay 22, 2025ArticlesDr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Poson WeekNo Comments

Poson Week will be observed from June 7 to June 13 Source:Island The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewa Dhammarathana Thero, expressed his appreciation to the government for its decision to hold the Poson Festival 2025 with full state patronage. The Nayaka Thero made these remarks during a discussion held on Wednesday (21) […]

A very valuable plant – Sri Lanka

2024uknewadminMay 19, 2025ArticlesA very valuable plant - Sri LankaNo Comments

A very valuable plant – Sri Lanka

Galle Heritage Fort Revisited | Sri Lanka

2024uknewadminMay 15, 2025ArticlesGalle Heritage Fort RevisitedNo Comments

Galle Heritage Fort Revisited | Sri Lanka

Vesak Festival: Celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing of Lord Buddha

2024uknewadminMay 11, 2025ArticlesVesak FestivalNo Comments

Vesak Festival: Celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing of Lord Buddha Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima or Vesak Poya, is the most sacred day for Buddhists around the world. It commemorates the triple events in the life of Lord Buddha – his birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana). Celebrated on the full moon day […]

IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid heightened Indo-Pak tension

2024uknewadminMay 9, 2025ArticlesBoard of Control for Cricket in India, Indian Premier LeagueNo Comments

IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid heightened Indo-Pak tension Source:Island With the safety of various stakeholders in mind, the BCCI has temporarily suspended the league (IPL) The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily suspended. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development, clarifying in a […]

Nilakshika Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sugandika Kumari give Sri Lanka rare win over India

2024uknewadminMay 4, 2025ArticlesChamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Harshitha Samarawickrema, ugandika Kumari, Vishmi GuneratneNo Comments

Nilakshika Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sugandika Kumari give Sri Lanka rare win over India Nilakshika Silva’s innings changed the game [SLC] Source:Island A spectacular injection of big-hitting energy from Nilakshika Silva, a steady half-century from Harshitha Samarawickrema and meaningful contributions from Kavish Dilhari and the lower order saw Sri Lanka pull off one of their most impressive ODI […]

SLNS Samudura departs to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore

2024uknewadminApril 28, 2025ArticlesInternational Maritime Defence Exhibition, Port of ColomboNo Comments

SLNS Samudura departs to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore Source:Island SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific’s leading naval and maritime defence event. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional […]

Cardinals meet in the Vatican to set funeral date for Pope Francis

2024uknewadminApril 22, 2025ArticlesPope FrancisNo Comments

Cardinals meet in the Vatican to set funeral date for Pope Francis Cardinals are meeting today for the first time to decide when Pope Francis’s body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica – and when the funeral will take place. [BBC] Source:Island Cardinals are meeting in the Vatican this [22] morning to decide on […]

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