By John Irish and Michelle Nichols   UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations on Monday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the Gaza war that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States.   President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognize Palestine statehood at …

Amana Bank PLC is pleased to announce the declaration of its 8th consecutive annual dividend, reaffirming its commitment to rewarding shareholders. The Bank declared an interim cash dividend of Rs. 1.30 per share, marking its highest-ever dividend payout amounting to LKR 716.5 million. Since commencing annual dividends in 2018, Amana Bank’s cumulative dividend declarations will have exceeded LKR 2.8 billion, …

It is a proud moment for Zahira College as two of its talented students, Abdul Rahman and Yusuf Farhan, have been selected to present their innovations at the prestigious National Industrial Expo 2025. Their success is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and dedication, and reflects Zahira’s vision of fostering innovation and excellence among students. The achievements of Abdul …

COLOMBO : A well-known educationist and one-time principal of Muslim Ladies College Jezima Ismail was felicitated by a group of her past pupils and well-wishers on her 91st birthday, on Sunday, September 21. Fawaza Thaha, president of the YWMA, said her remarkable leadership and dedication to education have profoundly impacted countless Muslim girls at Muslim Ladies College, leaving a lasting …

BATTICALOA: Saudi Arabia has launched its free Noor Saudi Arabia Volunteer Program to combat blindness and related diseases under the patronage of its Ambassador Khalid bin Hamoud Alkahtani visited on Wednesday, September 17. in Samanthurai in the Eastern province of the island. The programme held under the sponsorship of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is being held in …

COLOMBO : Zahira College COLOMBO held its prestigious Colours Awarding Ceremony for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024 on Saturday, the 13th September. at the College Ghafoor Hall. The ceremony felicitated the outstanding sportsmen who have brought pride and honour to Zahira College through their dedicated and exclusive performances. A total of 145 Coloursmen were recognized across thirteen sporting disciplines, …