A group of middle-aged parents was patiently seated inside a semi-furnished hall built on an elevated ground situated in a picturesque two acre hilly land in a soothing climate and covered by shrub jungle. Their somber faces- half filled with anticipation- were suddenly disturbed with a hysterical scream let out by a grown-up young man making
World Mental Health Day has continuously been celebrated over the years at top forums drawing much government support. This is despite the fact that being mentally challenged is viewed with all its negativity; not forgetting the stigma associated with patients. This year too
Dr. Deepthi Yakandawela, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany at the University of Peradeniya, explains about the ‘new’ find (Legendra Peradenyiae ), which has become ‘The 13 on the Red List’ of vanishing plants in the wet land. She is a plant taxonomist. Taxonomy is an area that receives less consideration and is neglected, but plays an important role in biod
The Ceylon Labour Union, which celebrates its centenary anniversary in September this year 2022, was an organization formed during the height of British imperialism in Sri Lanka. Its founder was the pioneer Labour leader Mr. A.E. Goonesinha (1891-1967). To quote from his autobiography: “In Septe
The veteran writer, Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe, was awarded an Honorary Degree Doctor of Literature “Sahithya Chakrawarthi” for his outstanding contribution towards the literature and culture of Sri Lanka, by the University of Kelaniya, at the 127th convocation ceremony held recently at the BMICH.
Noel Crusz was born in 1921 and ordained a Roman Catholic priest in the order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in 1948. Finding that “celibacy is martyrdom”, as he wrote, he was dispensed from his vows and returned to lay status in 1965. He married in 1967, emigrated to Australia and passed away there in 2003.
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) organized an online panel discussion titled ‘A Law that Worked for Citizens: Five Years of Right to Information in Sri Lanka’ to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Inform
In a magnificent palace, we may quickly and conveniently feast our eyes on the marble and the stone, the cedar, and the iron. But who thinks of the mortar and the nails? And yet, in the entire architecture, mortar and nails are as important as pillars, columns, beams and the rest of it!
At a gathering of business professionals at a CIMA Sri Lanka National Conference in 2006, Rienzie Wijetilleke (former Managing Director and Chief Executive at Hatton National Bank) presented a policy framework that would bring i
Amidst the tantalizing celebrations of the Asia cup cricket triumph along with the glorious achievement in the recently concluded Asian netball championship the gentle,suave and genial servant of God Rev. Fr. (Dr) Gerald Crispin Leo made his quiet exit from this earthly scene. His departure leaves behind not only his remarkable trail of academic and sporting prowess, but thousands of near and dear ones in silent tear. He passed away on September
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly