Source : Newswire United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for a discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic, social, and political challenges. The meeting was attended by Minister Catherine West’s Private Secretary, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick, and Second Secretary Alexander Smith. Representing the Samagi […]
Source : Sunday Observer The sight of a single plant can transform a room. In busy cities filled with towering buildings and paved roads, even a small touch of nature gives a great sense of release. A simple flower pot on a windowsill, a lush plant on a balcony, or a few herbs in the […]
His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang Source : FT His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, is visiting Colombo from 21 to 23 January 2025. He will call on key officials from the Sri Lankan Government and engage with a range of businesses in a bid to strengthen […]
Source : Dailymirror.lk UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment in addressing justice and accountability of reconciliation in Sri Lanka and the issues faced by Tamils, admiring the UK Tamil community’s contribution to British society, the Daily Mirror learns. Hosting a gala feast to mark the Thai Pongal festival at No.10, Downing Street last […]
Source : Newswire The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Harjinda Kang begins his maiden visit to Sri Lanka, from 21-23 January. According to the British High Commission, Harjinda Kang will meet key Sri Lankan government officials, including the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning […]
Source : FT From left: British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, UKTP Program Manager Jarmila Sarda, CATA Chairman Simon Bell and EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe – Pix by Lasantha Kumara A delegation of experts and specialists from the UK tea industry is in Sri Lanka this week to strengthen connections with the country’s specialty tea producers […]
Source : Dailymirror Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 destinations to travel in 2025 by BBC Travel’s inaugural guide to the world’s top travel spots.The island nation was ranked in the ninth spot on the list compiled by the global media giant, in consultation with its journalists and leading sustainable travel authorities […]
Source : Sundaytimes.lk Dr. Harshan Lamabadusuriya has won the Open UK Scrabble 2025 competition held from January 3-10, with a rating of 194, earning him widespread recognition in the Scrabble community for his strategic play and impressive vocabulary. The biggest scrabble tournament in Europe, the Open UK Scrabble tournament saw stiff competition with over 100 […]
Source : dailynews.lk Priya Suriyasena’s popularity will remain evergreen even after his death. With his soul-touching lyrics and iconic tunes, the genres of pop, soul, rhythm, and blues will continue to resonate with new generations. Priya Suriyasena entered the music arena in the early 1970s, alongside artistes of the calibre of Neela Wickremasinghe, Malini Bulathsinhala, […]
Source : Dailynews Experts emphasise that iodine is essential for every cell in the human body. It is included in the World Health Organisation’s list of essential vitamins. However, there is a significant issue: the levels of iodine in our food are declining, while bromide levels in our environment are rising. Bromide, though absorbed by […]
