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August, 2026

  • 22 August

    Saudi Umrah visa valid for 365 days, but bookings required for every visit

    Visa holders may stay 90 days in total and must secure an Umrah permit before every visit The Ministry of Hajj said pilgrims holding the visa must purchase services through a licensed Umrah provider on the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit before travelling to the kingdom.Supplied Dubai: Saudi Arabia has advised pilgrims using multiple-entry Umrah visas that they …

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  • 21 August

    Kalmunai Hospital controversy: Health Minister reads riot act on uniform regulations

    Says Muslim female health assistants would have to follow rules, regulations  In the wake of the controversy at the Kalmunai North Base Hospital over several newly appointed female Muslim Health Assistants being prevented from assuming duties over their religious attire, Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said the officers would have to adhere to the Health Ministry’s approved uniform regulations until …

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  • 17 August

    Tribute to Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen : A medical teacher who shaped generations

    I started my medical career in 1991 as an intern house officer to Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen, whom we affectionately called AHS. One Tuesday morning in the surgical clinic, medical students presented the history of a homeless man with an infected wound on his foot. They explained that he had first gone to a nearby, newly built hospital but had been …

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June, 2026

  • 9 June

    Why Budget Umrah Doesn’t Mean Compromising on Comfort

    Nowadays, people have significantly reduced the idea of Umrah travel to luxury and unnecessary lavishness. This leads to overspending and an experience that is less spiritual and more extravagant. This trend has also led people to believe in a false notion that performing Umrah on a budget requires you to compromise on comfort. However, this is not the case. Nowadays, …

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  • 9 June

    Las Vegas Holidays: Insider Tips for an Incredible Experience

    Las Vegas is much more than colourful bright lights, high-end casinos, and extravagant entertainment. Known as the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World, this lively city offers travellers a golden opportunity to immerse in a unique blend of luxury, excitement, fine dining, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable nightlife. That is why people from all across the globe plan a getaway to this …

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February, 2026

  • 26 February

    CMSF RAMAZAN APPEAL 2026 (1447 AH) | THE CEYLON MUSLIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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January, 2026

  • 19 January

    Sri Lanka’s Journey to Recovery: Unpacking the Devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

    In late November 2025, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented natural disaster that altered the lives of millions. Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, the deadliest weather event to strike the island nation since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, brought catastrophic flooding, massive landslides, and widespread infrastructural collapse. Months later, the country is still grappling with the physical and emotional scars of the storm. …

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