Photo courtesy of Roar Media Today is World Braille Day World Braille Day is a moment to reflect on the power of tactile literacy and its role in the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. January 4 marks the birth of Louis Braille, the French educator, whose tactile writing system developed nearly two centuries ago, transformed access to written communication. Officially recognised by the UN General Assembly in 2018, World Braille Day underscores Braille’s continuing relevance as a tool for literacy, independence and equal opportunity. Braille is more than a system of raised dots; it is a foundation for…
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Sanath Jayasuriya has hinted that the upcoming T20 World Cup could mark the final phase of his tenure as Sri Lanka’s head coach, even as Sri Lanka Cricket has indicated it is open to continuing with him beyond the tournament. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Sanath Jayasuriya said his focus is firmly on the World Cup, suggesting he does not intend to remain in the role long term despite his contract running past the global event. “My focus is the T20 World Cup and even though my contract runs beyond the global showpiece, I don’t intend to hang…
Three individuals, including National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council, were injured after a drug addict attacked them with sharp objects following a failed burglary attempt.
Four accomplices of two underworld criminals, who are currently hiding overseas, have been arrested with three firearms used in multiple crimes, police said.
Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after it instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League squad. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Dr Nazrul said the decision amounted to an insult to Bangladeshi cricket and raised serious concerns about the safety and treatment of Bangladeshi players in India. “As the adviser in charge of the Sports Ministry, I have asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board to explain the entire matter to the ICC in…
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York.
US President Donald Trump has just released the first photograph of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in US custody in a post on his social network Truth Social. The post Trump releases photo of Venezuelan President Maduro in custody appeared first on Newswire.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for effective education reforms which embrace modernity while preserving local culture and traditional values.
Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has asked its MP Sivagnanam Shritharan to step down from the Constitutional Council following controversy over his support for the appointment of an army officer as Auditor General, party General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran said. Sumanthiran said the decision was taken by the ITAK politburo, citing concerns over Shritharan’s stance on what the party views as the militarisation of independent state institutions. The development follows criticism from former Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Commissioner Ambika Satkunanathan, who questioned Shritharan’s vote in favour of appointing an Army officer as Auditor General. In a post on…
Water supply has been fully restored following the completion of repairs to the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said. The disruption was caused by a sudden breakdown in the Ambatale main pipeline, which had affected several areas in and around Colombo. The NWSDB said repair work was completed and the distribution system has now returned to normal operations. Consumers were earlier advised to use water sparingly during the repair period. (Newswire) The post Water Supply Restored After Repairs to Ambatale Pipeline appeared first on Newswire.
7 key updates on the developing Venezuela-U.S. situation, based on verified reporting 1. The United States carried out a large-scale military strike inside Venezuela early Jan. 3, with explosions reported in Caracas and other strategic locations. U.S. officials said the operation targeted military facilities and infrastructure. 2. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during the operation and flown out of the country, in what he described as a successful mission. 3. Trump said the couple are being transported to New York to face criminal charges, including drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism allegations…
The international gem and jewellery exhibition, “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026”, was officially inaugurated today (03) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath. Organized jointly by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, and the Export Development Board (EDB), the three-day exhibition will run from today until January 5. Now in its 32nd edition, FACETS Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s leading gem and jewellery exhibitions, attracting buyers from China,…
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that the disrupted water supply to several areas, including Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia, is expected to be restored by around midnight today. NWSDB Chairman Chandana Bandara said repair work is currently underway on the damaged pipeline, which is reported to be around 60 years old. The interruption occurred after a water pipeline on the main supply line from Ambatale to Dehiwala burst last night in the Battaramulla–Koswatta Pipe Road area. As a result, emergency water cuts were imposed in Moratuwa, Mount Lavinia, Kolonnawa, Rawatawatta, Soysapura, Ratmalana, Dehiwala, Wellawatte, Pamankada and Mulleriyawa.…
An athletics coach was summoned to the Cinnamon Gardens Police on Friday (02) to record a statement over his exposure of an alleged purchase of low-quality high jump landing mats by the Ministry of Sports. The summons follows a complaint lodged by a Sports Ministry official after coach Priyantha Tantrige took members of the media to the Torrington grounds in Colombo to highlight the issue, without permission. Speaking to the media, Tantrige said that exposing substandard equipment should not be treated as an offence, adding that an inquiry should instead be conducted into the procurement process of the mats. He…
Venezuela said it rejected ’’military aggression’’ by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday.
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has called on the public to oppose proposed education reforms, warning that the changes threaten Sri Lanka’s free education system and could marginalise students from low-income families. In a statement issued on Friday, the IUSF alleged that the education reforms being promoted under the National People’s Power (NPP) banner were aligned with policies previously pursued by former leaders Ranil Wickremesinghe and Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The students’ body claimed that the reforms were being introduced under the guise of modernisation and restructuring, but would place Sri Lanka’s education system at risk by encouraging excessive reliance on mobile…
The Cabinet has entrusted the Energy Ministry to appoint a committee to assess and determine reimbursements for initial costs sustained by India’s Adani Company following its withdrawal from the proposed investment projects in Sri Lanka, an official said.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in charge of the Ministry of Education, must resign over the controversial Grade 6 English Module, rather than the resignation of a Ministry official, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.
A turboprop passenger aircraft of Buddha Air veered off the runway while landing in Nepal’s Bhadrapur yesterday, the airline said.
Showery conditions are expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva Provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.