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Sri Lanka historic Nuwara Eliya building to be developed for tourism as post office

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to promote tourism activities at a colonial-era building in Nuwara Eliya, keeping the post office in operation, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. A plan to lease the building to India’s Taj Hotels was opposed by post office employees and activists. Each day several hundred tourists visit the post office and sends post cards home, dropping the mail to a colonial era wooden mail…Tourism · Nuwara Eliya Read Article

NPP secures power in Matale Municipal Council - LankaXpress

The National People’s Power (NPP) today (23) succeeded in taking power in the Matale Municipal Council. Accordingly, Ashoka Kottahachchi, representing the NPP, was elected Mayor of the Matale Municipal Council by securing 12 votes, while M. Morgan, representing the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC), was elected Vice-Chairman unopposed. As no party holds a majority in the Matale Municipal Council, a vote to appoint a Mayor and Deputy Mayor was held …Matale · Matale Read Article

Showers, thundershowers expected in several areas across island (Jun 23) - LNW Lanka News Web

June 23, Colombo (LNW): Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (23). Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or nigh…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

Battling stigma and discrimination, Malaiyaga Pride cuts a pioneering path in Sri Lanka

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‘It’s about building a future where we are safe, seen and supported every single day’Originally published on Global VoicesImage by Dimithri Wijesinghe via Groundviews, used with permission. This article by G.D. Lidurshan Avilash originally appeared on Groundviews, an award-winning citizen journalism website in Sri Lanka. A shortened and edited version is published below as part of a content-sharing agreement with Global Voices. It started with a…Hatton · Hatton Read Article

Coca-Cola announces game-changing initiative at event that draws thousands of pilgrims: 'Signifies our deep-rooted commitment'

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Coca-Cola tackled plastic waste at Sri Lanka's largest cultural celebration. During this year's exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a major religious and cultural event held in Kandy for the first time in 16 years, Coca-Cola launched a large-scale plastic waste collection program, according to Ada Derana Business. The initiative, called Manugunadam Yatra, is part of its Give Back Life campaign and aligns with Coca-Cola's global World Without W…Coca-Cola · Kandy Read Article

Date Set for Historic Esala Perahera Festival

NEWSNOW | – 2025 Kandyan Historical Esala Perahera Maha Mangaliya set. Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela stated that the Esala Perahera Maha Mangaliya will begin on July 25th by planting cups for the auspiciousness of the four great temples. This was during a discussion held at the Ran Auda Mandapam of the Sri Dalada Maligawa today (19) to discuss the organization of the Kandy Esala Perahera. After the 5-day internal temple perahera, the …Kandy · Kandy Read Article

Not issuing National IDs to Buddhist nuns are discriminatory and violation of FR rights. - SC • Sri Lanka Brief

(Sri Lanka Brief/17 June 2025) The Supreme Court has ordered the Department of Registration of Persons to grant Buddhist nuns the status of Bhikshuni (බෞද්ධ භික්ෂුණීන්) instead of Sil Mata (සිල් මාතා) and issue them national identity cards. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commissioner General of the Department of Registration of Persons has violated fundamental human rights by refusing to issue a National Identity Card to a nun named Welim…Dambulla · Dambulla Read Article

SJB Suspends Party Membership of 6 Dambulla PS Members - LankaXpress

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of six members of the Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect. A statement issued by the SJB, signed by the party’s General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, confirmed the suspensions. The decision was taken due to the failure of the members to comply with directives issued by the SJB Management Committee and the Party Working Committee regarding the election of the Ch…Dambulla · Dambulla See the Story

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Film Review: Devi Kusumasana - Colombo Telegraph

දියවන්නාවේ ගිළී ගිය දුක්විදින්නාගේ අවසන් හෝරාව - Colombo Telegraph

Sri Lanka historic Nuwara Eliya building to be developed for tourism as post office

NPP secures power in Matale Municipal Council - LankaXpress

Showers, thundershowers expected in several areas across island (Jun 23) - LNW Lanka News Web

Battling stigma and discrimination, Malaiyaga Pride cuts a pioneering path in Sri Lanka

Coca-Cola announces game-changing initiative at event that draws thousands of pilgrims: 'Signifies our deep-rooted commitment'

Date Set for Historic Esala Perahera Festival

Not issuing National IDs to Buddhist nuns are discriminatory and violation of FR rights. - SC • Sri Lanka Brief

SJB Suspends Party Membership of 6 Dambulla PS Members - LankaXpress

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