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The collection of information about the population in Sri Lanka and their residences will begin tomorrow, Census and Statistics Department Director General Ms. Anoja Seneviratne said. While issuing a mid-year web release of the department, she said births, deaths and migration are the main factors that affect the population change of a country. As births, deaths and migrations are a …

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka – Malaysia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, it is a distinct honor to extend heartfelt congratulations on the appointment as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.  This assumption of office marks a significant milestone in the nation’s history, and there is …

Hanif Yousoof, the founder of Expolanka Group and a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s business sector, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Western Province by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Yousoof, known for his contributions to logistics and global trade, is expected to bring his business expertise into regional governance with this appointment.

Ref: ACJU/NGS/2024/382 2024.09.23 (1446.03.19) The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), Council of Islamic Religious Scholars, extend its heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on being democratically elected as the 09th Executive President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This significant achievement is a testament to the trust and confidence that the people of our Motherland have placed …

Every election cycle, many well-meaning, God-fearing Muslims grapple with the issue of voting. On one hand, some argue that voting is an obligation, while others contend that it is an act of disbelief. This question is particularly important as the world becomes more polarized, and politically volatile, and extreme policies and politicians are on the rise worldwide. The impact on …

Shahmy Shaheed, a young man from Beruwala who made headlines by walking 1,500 kilometers around Sri Lanka in just 45 days, was honoured yesterday (28) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s official residence in Colombo. Shahmy’s remarkable journey began in his hometown of Beruwala, taking him through a series of major cities and picturesque locations across the island, including …