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We have little say about restrictions being imposed on us from abroad. Somehow, we have to stand on our feet. In the distant ...
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo announced its outstanding performance at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025 ...
The first major assassination of a prominent political leader in Sri Lanka known formerly as Ceylon was in September 1959. ..
Established under Act No. 29 of 1961 with the aim of uplifting the cooperative sector, rural banking, and communities, People’s Bank was founded by the then Minister of Trade, Food, Co-operatives and ...
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga – who celebrates her 80th birthday on 29 June 2025 – made history in November 1994 when she was elected as Sri Lanka’s first female executive president. Kumaratunga ...
People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned commercial banks, marks 64 years in operation today, affirming its role in expanding formal banking access and advancing financial ...
Millions of Minnesotans now have better lives because Melissa and Mark chose public service and politics, Gov. Tim Walz said in a eulogy.
President Donald Trump skipped the funeral of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Among the hundreds in attendance at the service were former President Joe Biden and ...
Slain Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were laid to rest Saturday — weeks after they were killed in what authorities allege was a politically motivated shooting ...
Chants of 'death to America' at funeral for Iranian military commanders and scientists Thousands of people lined the streets of capital Tehran as coffins were driven on trucks.
Iran held a state funeral for around 60 people killed in its war with Israel, including military commanders The funeral ceremony took place in Tehran with government offices and businesses closed ...