Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Ramadhan fasting today as the new moon of the Holy Month of Ramadhan was sighted this evening in several parts of the country, the Colombo Grand mosque announced. The decision to commence the month long fasting was taken at a meeting attended by the representatives of Jammiyyathul Ulema, trustees and Khatheebs of mosques …

Dam Press" — During his recent visit to London and meeting with British Prime Minister Cameron, President Putin passed on a message to the US and France in response to their recent announcement that they will arm the [Al Nusrah] fighters in Syria. As Russia is a sovereign nation dealing with the sovereign, legitimate government of Syria, some new arms which …

Zahira College Colombo the premier educational institute in the country looks for passionate, dynamic and inspirational persons for the following positions   Vice Principals We are looking for Top Calibre Educationists with a proven track record both at Teaching Level and as School Administrators with more than 05 years experience at a senior management level. Librarian We need a talented person with …

A royal decree was issued yesterday changing the official Saudi weekend to Friday and Saturday, a move that will bring the Kingdom’s working week closer to that of other countries and boost international business relations.   Saudi Arabia, the biggest Arab economy, was the only member of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council to have a Thursday-Friday weekend after Oman shifted …

On this program Sanjana Hattotuwa talks to Mohamed Hisham, Co-Spokesperson, Rally for Unity. (Date of first Broadcast June 16, 2013) The series that gives you insights on Peace and Politics; Business and Development; Society and the Environment; Culture and the Arts. Mohamed Hisham from Young Asia Television on Vimeo.