New Year Message

As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining moment, achieving significant victories while resolutely striving towards the realisation of a better and more prosperous future. It...

2025-04-15 3:37 pm
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New Year Message

sss As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining moment, achieving significant victories while resolutely striving towards the realisation of a better and more prosperous future. It...

2025-04-15 3:37 pm

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American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago who is now the first American-born pope, has spent most of his career outside of the United States, ministering to the dispossessed and marginalized. The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru’s poorest enclave — falling so in love with the country that he became a naturalized citizen. His commitment there echoes the legacy of Pope Francis, an Argentine who became the Catholic Church’s...

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The Pekoe Trail: Sri Lanka’s First Long-Distance Hiking Route Unveiled - Time Magazine

Central Highlands, Sri Lanka – A historic 19th-century transport network once used for Sri Lanka’s renowned tea industry has been transformed into an extraordinary adventure trail, welcoming hikers to explore the island’s breathtaking highlands. The 186-mile (300 km) Pekoe Trail, officially completed in March 2024, is Sri Lanka’s first long-distance walking route, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and tea history. This pioneering initiative...

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