It is a claustrophobic, terrifying prospect - being trapped in a 22ft submersible, potentially thousands of feet underwater, with oxygen running out.
The High Commission of India and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission, organised a yoga event at the Port of Colombo to celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21.
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said he met leaders of several trade unions yesterday (21) in a week-long series of meetings to discuss privatization and restructuring of state entities.
The House debate on the proposed anti-corruption act was held yesterday (21) and a vote on the bill has been put off for the next session with a continuation of the debate to be decided.
The National People's Power (NPP) has urged the people to take to the streets and hold hartals to secure an election.
Thailand will be given the temporary custody of the wounded tusker ‘Muthuraja’ on the promise that it will be returned after treatment, said its custodian, Ven. Kokkawita Vipulasara Thera.
Ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa marked his 74th birthday yesterday (21) with a Bodhi Pooja at Gautama Vihara in Narahenpita.
The Finance Ministry is fast losing faith in the public eye due to its double-standards in imposing taxes, said MP Patali Champika Ranawaka.
Stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya has been remanded further on charges of having insulted Buddhism.
People who led the last struggle for dollars have now been exposed. Some political parties are trying to fulfill their needs by sacrificing the youth and some officials are trying to win their rights by sacrificing the people, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said.
