The advancement of humanity is fuelled by research. Research offers breadth and accuracy in a variety of knowledge areas. Without curiosity and inquiry, development would stall, and life as we know it now, would be very different. Researchers embellish the country and the globe with their scientific inquiries by gathering pertinent data, conducting careful analysis, and making informed decisions. Their …

Palestinian karate practitioner Mariam Bsharat (File photo)   Palestinian karateka Mariam Bsharat has featured impressive athletic skills during the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Italy, and ranked first at the prestigious international tournament. Bsharat showed a commendable display of vim and vigor in her march to the final competition of cadet kumite female over 61-kilogram category at the Palazzo …

CNN – Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades. The Sahara does experience rain, but usually just a few inches a year and rarely in late summer. Over two days in September, however, intense rain …

A township of 500 houses with other facilities such as a hospital and a recreation hall built with assistance from Saudi Arabia way back in 2009 is to be vested with recipients only now. The houses were built for the benefit of tsunami victims in 2009. The then Saudi ambassador to Sri Lanka handed over the completed project to the …

Media Release : Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region The escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon. In view of the significant number of Sri Lankans employed in the region, necessary measures …

Sir Razik Fareed (1893–1984) stands as one of the most distinguished figures in the history of Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. A visionary leader, diplomat, and statesman, he played a critical role in advocating for the rights and development of Sri Lankan Muslims and the broader national interest of the country. His legacy is marked by his tireless efforts to bridge …