University similar to Batticaloa Campus built in Beruwala, a Moulavi tells PCoI
A university that is similar to the Batticaloa Campus has been constructed in Beruwala named as the ‘Jamiah Naleemiah Islamic…
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PM appreciates Chinese govt’s support in repatriating Sri Lankan students
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed satisfaction on the precautions taken and preparedness shown in managing the possible challenges posed…
Outgoing Indian envoy to Sri Lanka appointed ambassador to US
Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, presently High Commissioner of India in Colombo, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India…
RAZEEN SALIH – GENTLEMAN GEM TYCOON BIDS AU REVOIR
Mohammed Razeen Salih (Sally) the celebrated jeweller from Sri Lanka has passed away aged 80. Razeen Salih passed away whilst…
HUMAN EXTINCTION NOW IMMINENT AND INEVITABLE?
By Robert Burrowes There is a significant body of evidence that human extinction is now imminent; that is, it will…
‘Birth tourism’: US steps up scrutiny of pregnant visa applicants
The US Department of State has unveiled new rules to deter pregnant women from travelling to the US to give…
UK ‘highly likely’ to have cases of coronavirus, health boss says
Cases of new coronavirus in the United Kingdom are highly likely, one of the country’s top health bosses said on…
Australia fires: US crew killed in air tanker crash identified
Three US firefighters who died when their air tanker crashed while battling blazes in Australia have been identified. Captain Ian…
Coronavirus: Chinese hospitals in chaos as lockdown spreads to affect 33m people
Public transport suspended in at least 10 cities as death toll rises and heath care centres struggle to cope with…
LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION AND EXTINCTION OF SPECIES
By Shakila Ifham There is a growing body of literature including some from Dr. Ruchira Somaweera’s team that lizards adapt…