A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The event was attended by a significant number of Islamic religious leaders and devotees, and it was held with a strong...
2025-03-16 7:54 amsss A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The event was attended by a significant number of Islamic religious leaders and devotees, and it was held with a strong...
2025-03-16 7:54 amFirefighters are making promising progress on the Palisades fire, with operations chief Kristian Litz describing “minimal activity” in some parts as crews stop the spread of the fire’s boundary and cool off hotspots. In the Topanga Canyon and Silvia Park area, “that edge of that fire has not moved, it looks really good,” he said, speaking at a Palisades community meeting Saturday evening. The fire moved further east on Friday, and “we did have some activity...
2025-01-12 1:01 pmCentral 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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