Monthly Archives: October 2024

Applications for university admissions are open from Oct.1

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has called for applications from the applicants who have qualified to apply for university admission based on the re-scrutinized results and the release of withheld results of the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2023 (2024), for the academic year 2023/2024. The UGC said that the relevant applications can be submitted online from October 01 to October …

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Zahira College Founders Day on Saturday, Oct.5

The Founder’s Day Ceremony of Zahira College Colombo will be held on Saturday the 5th  October at 4 p.m. at the College Abdul Gaffoor Hall under the patronage of Principal Trizviiy Marikkar. Zahira College, Colombo, was founded in 1892 as Al Madrasathul Zahira by two of the most prominent Sri Lankan Muslims of the day — I.L.M. Abdul Aziz and Arasi …

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Commemorating World Children’s Day: An Islamic Approach

The 1st Oct marks universal Children’s Day. However we can celebrate every day as Children’s Day by practicing beautiful teachings of Islam associated with the rights of Children. Children in Islam Islam is a religion revealed by God for all people, in all places, at all times. As such, Islam is accessible to everybody and is particularly mindful of the …

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Mandarina Colombo adjudged as ‘Leading City Hotel’ at STATA in Nepal

Mandarina Colombo was adjudged as the Leading City Hotel, at South Asian Travel Awards 2024 (SATA), which was held recently in Kathmandu, Nepal.  Mandarina Colombo offers the perfect blend of attractive charm and modern luxury. With 80 elegant rooms, the ‘On the Eleventh’ restaurant, banquets, meeting rooms, Marigold Café and infinity pool and delivers exceptional experience to all guests. This …

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University of Jaffna 50 Years of challenges, resilience and excellence!

The University of Jaffna, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, has a rich and complex history deeply intertwined with the region’s cultural, social, and political landscape.   The University of Jaffna was officially established on 6th October, 1974, as the sixth campus of the University of Sri Lanka, under the name “Jaffna Campus of the University of Sri …

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