Written by Zulfick Farzan Written by Zulfick Farzan 23 Jun, 2020 | 12:27 pm Colombo (News 1st); Two leopards are reportedly trapped in a snare in an estate in Pussellawa. Our correspondent said one of the leopards had died and the other was seriously injured. It is reported that wildlife officers are making attempts... Read More

June 20, 2020

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Hashan Cooray’s ‘Desire’ goes online at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Saskia Fernando Gallery announced the new online exhibition by Hashan Cooray titled ‘Desire’. The works, created over the past twelve months, feature drawings and painting across the themes of love, pain, desire and existentialism. The body of work is dominated by abstract self-portraits; an attempt at introspection. Incorporating words referring to God-like beings as well... Read More

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June 16, 2020

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Tony Ranasinghe’s last translated Shakespearean drama “Hamlet” released

Tony Ranasinghe, the veteran Cinema and stage actor and writer passed away on 16th June 2015. On his fifth death anniversary his children released his last translated Shakespearean drama “Hamlet”, published by Sarasavi Publications. Tony, who was passionate about bringing Shakespearean work to local audiences worked tirelessly to translate and stage some of the Shakespearean... Read More

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June 15, 2020

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National Parks & Zoological Gardens now officially re-open for visitors

Colombo (News 1st); All zoological gardens and national parks in Sri Lanka were opened for visitors from today. Director-General of Wildlife Chandana Sooriyabandara speaking to News 1st said the Udawalawa, Minneriya, Kaudulla, Wilpattu, and Pigeon Island National Parks will be open for visitors from today. Visitors who had already booked accommodation can make a new... Read More

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May 28, 2020

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“Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life” – Guidelines released – available for download

Colombo (News 1st); The Director-General of Health Services has officially released the guidelines to carry out public life and professional activities avoiding the spread of Covid-19, titled “Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life”. The guidelines cover 46 different areas. ( Click here to Access Link for downloads ) The guidelines are available in the websites of... Read More

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May 9, 2020

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Magician Roy Horn dies of Coronavirus

Roy Horn, a member of the long-running magic duo Siegfried and Roy, has died aged 75 after contracting coronavirus. Horn and his German compatriot, Siegfried Fischbacher, were known for including white tigers and other animals in their act. They first worked in Las Vegas in 1967, and in 1990 began a run at the Mirage... Read More

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April 29, 2020

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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dead at 53

Indian National Award-winning actor and cancer warrior Irrfan Khan, died in Mumbai after battling a medical complication arising from colon infection. He was 53 and is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and two sons Babil and Ayan. News of his death was confirmed by Khan’s publicist. Source link

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April 17, 2020

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San Francisco newlyweds stuck on honeymoon in Sri Lanka

A couple from San Francisco are stuck on their honeymoon in Sri Lanka as a result of the coronavirus, NBC Bay Area reported. San Francisco newlyweds John and are in the midst of an unforgettable honeymoon, just not the one they had been dreaming about. Limited flight options amid the coronavirus pandemic have left them... Read More

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March 7, 2020

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SXSW festival canceled amid coronavirus outbreak

Reuters:- South by Southwest (SXSW) music and tech festival in Austin, Texas has been canceled over growing concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak, event organizers, city and county officials said on Friday (March 6). The health risks were too great to allow the event to go on, the officials said at a press conference, citing... Read More

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March 6, 2020

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An exhibition of contemporary Sri Lankan art in aid of the Sunera Foundation

Paradise Road Galleries is pleased to present an exhibition of contemporary Sri Lankan art in aid of the Sunera Foundation. This will be the second fundraising exhibition held by the gallery to support the foundation that works with over 1300 young disabled persons through 38 workshops island wide using the effective medium of the performing... Read More

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March 3, 2020

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Nearly 30 designers to showcase their collections at CFW

Nearly 30 designers are set to showcase their collections over a period of four days at the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week this month (March). Some of the international designers include Kanika Goyal and Siddartha Tytler while the Sri Lankan designer pool includes Charini Suriyage, Dimuthu Sahabandu, Indeevari Yapa Abeywardena, Sharmila Ruberu, Dinesh Chandrasena, Asanka De... Read More

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February 23, 2020

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A kaleidoscope of creativity at Kala Pola

Kala Pola – Sri Lanka’s largest open air art fair, was held on Sunday, 23rd February along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path) and featured a kaleidoscope of creativity and colour from across the nation. Held in conjunction with The George Keyt Foundation, Kala Pola 2020 marks the 27th year of unbroken patronage for the event... Read More

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February 15, 2020

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Promoting sustainable change in the fashion industry

Colombo Fashion Week has introduced a first-of-its-kind audit system, the Responsible Meter, where every garment presented on the ramp will have a Responsible score making it accountable and transparent. Responsible Meter as it is called was developed in association with the Responsible Fashion Movement (RFM). A special panel appointed by CFW and RFM, trained and... Read More

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February 15, 2020

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Play games and win Harpo’s Pizza

IMI Games, Sri Lanka’s premier online gaming platform by Arimac Digital has partnered with Sri Lanka’s first-ever home grown Pizza brand, Harpo’s Pizza & Pasta to launch their brand-oriented gamification project, ‘Harpo’s Pizza Rush’on IMI games platform. This new experience allows the plethora of Sri Lanka’s ever-connected smartphone users and passionate foodies, to play and... Read More

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February 12, 2020

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Art and more at iconic Sri Lankan open air art fair

Kala Pola – the iconic Sri Lankan open air art fair presented by The George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group -will be held on Sunday, 23rd February 2020 from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07. Conceptualized by the George Keyt Foundation, Kala Pola was first launched... Read More

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(VIDEO) Two leopards trapped in a snare in Pussellawa; one dead and other injured

Hashan Cooray’s ‘Desire’ goes online at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Tony Ranasinghe’s last translated Shakespearean drama “Hamlet” released

National Parks & Zoological Gardens now officially re-open for visitors

“Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life” – Guidelines released – available for download

Magician Roy Horn dies of Coronavirus

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dead at 53

San Francisco newlyweds stuck on honeymoon in Sri Lanka

SXSW festival canceled amid coronavirus outbreak

An exhibition of contemporary Sri Lankan art in aid of the Sunera Foundation

Nearly 30 designers to showcase their collections at CFW

A kaleidoscope of creativity at Kala Pola

Promoting sustainable change in the fashion industry

Play games and win Harpo’s Pizza

Art and more at iconic Sri Lankan open air art fair

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