Author: Ceylon Independent
Singapore topples Japan in ranking of most powerful passports
Singapore has topped a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, toppling Japan from the top spot. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free…
One dead as Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand PM’s removal
At least one opposition activist has died and hundreds of others were injured in clashes across Bangladesh as tens of…
IBA donates $50,000 to develop boxing in Sri Lanka
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has decided to donate US$ 50,000 as a first step to develop boxing in Sri…
Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister’s death
The Myotsuji temple sits in Aisai, a little known city in the Japanese prefecture of Aichi. Located more than 9,000km…
ISRO moon mission Chandrayaan-3 second orbit-raising manoeuvre successful
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully performed the second orbit-raising manoeuvre (Earth-bound apogee firing) of the Chandrayaan-3, on July 17. The…
Sri Lanka’s first artificial beach in Colombo Port City declared open
Sri Lanka’s first artificial beach built within the Colombo Port City has been declared open for the general public today.…
Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?
At first glance, life in Sri Lanka’s financial capital Colombo looks deceptively normal. Roads are packed with traffic, public spaces…