Tenth volume of ‘NEETHAM’ Law Journal of the University of Jaffna launched

The 10th volume of the ‘NEETHAM’ law journal, published annually by the Department of Law and the Law Students’ Union of the University of Jaffna, was launched at the Medical Faculty Auditorium of the university under the patronage of Supreme Court Judge Sampath Abeykoon.

The event was held with the participation of Court of Appeal Judge Sashi Mahendran, Deputy Solicitor General of the Attorney General’s Department Suharsha Herath, Additional Editor of the Attorney General’s Department Gunapala, Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Jaffna Nagadeepa Pradeepa, as well as several judges and lawyers from the Jaffna courts.

Yasara Pitawala served as the editor for the 10th volume of the ‘NEETHAM’ law journal, which was successfully completed under the guidance and instructions of the Head of the Department of Law, Kosalai Mathan, with the participation of many law students from the University of Jaffna. A notable feature of this volume was the opportunity provided for law students from other universities to include their research papers in the 10th volume of ‘NEETHAM’.

The 10th volume of ‘NEETHAM’ was digitized and launched on the web by the chief guest, Supreme Court Judge Sampath Abeykoon, making it accessible online from any university in the future.

In his address, Supreme Court Judge Sampath Abeykoon noted that all court proceedings are currently being digitized, which will make court activities more efficient and convenient. Additionally, the traditional dance performed by the law students, combining Sinhala and Tamil cultures, received special appreciation at the event.

By S.K Samaranayake

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Binura, Liyanage, Neesham take Colombo Kapps to victory

Binura Fernando, Hasan Mahmud and James Neesham shared nine wickets between them to restrict Kandy Royals to 179 after which Janith Liyanage (53*) and James Neesham (48*) helped Colombo Kaps to  reach the win need with six wickets in hannd in the fifth match of the Lanka Premier League 2026, played under lights at the SSC on Sunday.

 

Scores:

Kandy Royals 179 in 20 overs (Kusal Perera 11, Lahiru Udara 53, Angelo Mathews 45, Vijay Shankar 15; Binura Fernando 4-45, Hasan Mahmud 3-31, James Neesham 2-42)

Colombo Kaps 182/4 in 19.4 overs (Kamindu Mendis  26 , Ben McDermott 22, Janith Liyanage 53*, James Neesham 48*; Angelo Mathews 1-21,  Nuwan Thushara 1-22, Wanudu Hasaranga 2-29)

 

 

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Taste of the Swiss Alps comes to Colombo

High in the Swiss Alps, where mountain landscapes shape both life and cuisine, Chef Heinz Rufibach spent more than four decades mastering the art of Alpine cooking. From the grand hotels of St. Moritz and Gstaad to the peaks of Zermatt, his career has been defined by a deep respect for tradition, local flavours and the quiet precision of Swiss craftsmanship.

Now, the chef. affectionately known as Le Cuisinier de Zermatt. brings that remarkable culinary heritage to Colombo for an exclusive Swiss dining experience at Bistro des Marées, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka.

From 23 to 26 July, guests will have the opportunity to experience a specially curated menu by Chef Rufibach, celebrating the authentic flavours of Switzerland’s Alpine regions and the dishes that have shaped his lifelong connection with the mountains.

A former Executive Chef of the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Chef Rufibach has built a reputation as one of Switzerland’s celebrated culinary figures. Named Swiss Chef of the Year and a holder of a Michelin star for six consecutive years, his cooking reflects the balance between fine dining precision and the warmth of the traditional Alpine table.

For Chef Rufibach, Swiss cuisine is more than a collection of recipes. It is a reflection of place, people and generations of culinary heritage.

“Swiss cuisine is built on tradition, seasonality and a deep connection to the land. Through this menu, I hope to share the flavours and stories of the Alps with guests in Colombo and offer them a true taste of Switzerland,” he said.

The menu at Bistro des Marées takes guests on a journey through Switzerland’s diverse culinary regions, beginning with elegant starters, such as dried meat tartare with green asparagus and Parmesan, marinated salmon with mustard sauce and herbs, and the traditional Gommer Cholera, a Valais speciality of apple, leek and cheese baked in puff pastry.

The experience continues with comforting Swiss classics, including Valais white wine soup with dried apricots and Bündner barley soup, before moving into signature dishes, such as Swiss cheese fondue with bread cubes and potatoes, raclette with traditional accompaniments, and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with rösti. Other highlights include Basel-style salmon with papet vaudois and fried onions, saffron-infused lamb ragout with mashed potato, and Ghackets mit Hörnli, a beloved Swiss comfort dish of braised beef mince, pasta and apple sauce.

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Central Province Governor Sarath Abayakoon to resign on July 21

Central Province Governor Professor Sarath Abayakoon has announced his decision to step down from his post on July 21, saying the move was based solely on personal reasons and was not due to any external pressure.

Speaking to the media yesterday, after the Kandy District Development Committee meeting, held at the Kandy District Secretariat, Prof. Abayakoon said no one had pressured him to resign and that the decision had been under consideration for some time.

He said his resignation had been delayed due to his responsibilities in serving the public, particularly during natural disasters, such as ‘Ditwah’.

Prof. Abayakoon said he had informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake when he assumed office that he intended to hold the gubernatorial position only for a limited period.

“Therefore, I must reiterate that this decision was taken purely due to personal reasons,” he said.

Responding to a query from a journalist on whether July 21 would be his final day in office, the Governor confirmed that he had officially informed the President of his intention to relinquish the post on that date.

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Eight killed, at least 34 missing after landslide in China’s Chongqing

Rescuers are rushing to locate dozens of people missing in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing, after a deadly landslide buried homes in the area, according to Chinese authorities.

The landslide took place around 9:10am (01:10 GMT) on Friday in Chongqing’s Pengshui county, killing eight people, leaving 34 unaccounted for and displacing more than 1,100, reported state media.

Footage shared by China’s CCTV broadcaster showed a huge buildup of rocks and dirt covering part of a residential and commercial street at the bottom of a mountain in the region.

Ten people have been rescued from the debris, including two who are seriously injured, reported China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.

Water, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a one-kilometre (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. More than 800 rescuers have gone to the site, reported CCTV.

Rescue workers search for survivors at the site of a landslide in Pengshui county in Chongqing, China, July 17 [Aljazeera]

Authorities said they sent more than 8,000 disaster relief items to Chongqing, including tents, folding beds and family emergency kits.

Pengshui county is located in the southeast part of Chongqing, bordering the provinces of Hubei and Guizhou.

The area where the landslide happened is known for “unpredictable” steep terrain, a local official told a news conference, adding that dangerous rocks remain along the sides of the cliff.

The government has allocated 50 million yuan ($7.36m) in natural disaster relief funds to support the rescue and relief operations and to provide assistance to affected residents, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management said.

[Aljazeera]

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