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We mourn the loss of world renowned judge Justice Weeramantry who passed away on Thursday evening. Perhaps, he felt it was the right time to part after profound 90 years of service to humanity. Yet, to those who were near and dear to him, to those who cherished every single second in his presence, his departure was too early. But …

Veteran trade unionist turned politician Seyed Ahmed Seyed Alavi Moulana who passed away during the holy month of Ramadhan on Wednesday 15 June 2016 was buried at the Dehiwala Burial ground following day. Discussing about Moulanaa friend of mine TilakJayasingha, Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Palestine, reminded me that his uncle,Communist Party Trade Union Leader M.G.Mendis who later became RatgamaMP, …

Sailan Muslim Foundation (SMF) expresses its condolences on the demise of the Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero.    Ven. Sobitha Thero was a key civil society figure in the defeat of populist authoritarianism. A national charismatic Icon and  a leading  figure behind the democratic changes which delivered Sri Lanka from a dictatorial and divisive rule. Thus, as the nation mourns the …

Masjid Al Aqsa, the 3rd Holiest site for the Muslims, have been occupied for many decades by the Jews. Several International Organizations including the United Nations, have held many meetings and several resolutions have been passed, but nothing much seems to have been implemented. The Jews who have occupied the Holy site, have made tunnels under the Masjid Al Aqsa, …

National Shoora Council's Independence Day Message   04 February 2105 Sri Lanka is in the threshold of a new experience as an independent nation. Independence, freedom and liberation have visited this country in different forms.  In these various forms, our community of people be they Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Malays or Burghers each had played a major role.  The politicians exerted themselves …