UN urges SL to address war crimes

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , Volker Turk, has urged yesterday, August 13, the Sri Lanka’s new government to take a historic opportunity to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. In a 16-page report to the Human Rights Council, Turk highlighted the chance for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration to restore Sri Lanka’s image …

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Killer whale ‘attack’ fake

A video claiming that orca trainer Jessica Radcliffe was attacked by a killer whale went viral online. Fact-checkers confirmed the clip was AI-generated, and no attack actually happened. Meanwhile, a real video showed a paddler surrounded by wild orcas. The woman struggled to stay balanced while the whales swam nearby, and her terrified screams highlighted the power of these animals. …

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Nuwara Eliya Chamber of Commerce established

In a bid to encourage and enhance exports by businessmen and industry representatives in the Nuwara Eliya District, the Chamber of Commerce – Nuwara Eliya was established last week at the Nuwara Eliya Cooperative Holiday Resort. Senior journalist Douglas Nanayakkara has been appointed the founding President of the organisation, while M. S. Hussain and M. Irshad have been appointed General …

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MiAC hosts Thenuwara’s ‘Story of a Barrel’

Millennium Art Contemporary (MiAC) has announced a special Gallery Walk and Panel Discussion led by renowned Sri Lankan contemporary artist Prof. Chandragupta Thenuwara, as part of his latest exhibition, “The Story of a Barrel.” The event will take place on Saturday, 16th August 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Millennium Art Contemporary gallery, located in Millennium City, Oruwala, Athurugiriya. Visitors …

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