Interestingly the two young musicians have planned the programme with less-performed yet musically enthralling works of Western classical music including sonatas by Mendelssohn, Paganini and Hindemith as well as shorter works by Kreisler, Bloch, Debussy and de Falla.
The Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (SLCPI) held its 63rd Annual General Meeting recently, with the participation of its membership including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers of the country.
The upcoming 2024 Presidential election in Sri Lanka is poised to be a unique and unpredictable multi-cornered contest because of the socio-economic and political context in which it is conducted and the presence of half a dozen of high profile candidates.
August 6 was mummy’s birthday. If she were alive she would be a 100 today. She really was an amazing woman and so ahead of her time. A professional woman who wanted careers for her daughters, not husbands, and she did not mince her words on this!
In view of World Elephant Day which falls on 12 August, Spa Ceylon together with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) have organized a series of events to raise awareness on the Human-Elephant conflict and improve the resilience of affected communities in Sri Lanka.
12 August 2024 marks a poignant milestone – the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the cornerstone of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) which regulates the conduct of armed conflict to preserve humanity and reduce suffering, even in the worst of wartime.
Dr Nimal Sedera launched a Sinhala poetry compilations of migrant poets, is introducing its third annual publication titled “Arunella” in Brisbane on the 11th of August at the Community Center at Acacia Ridge.
If the ability to perceive and enjoy the beautiful and excellent taste of a cup of tea could ever obliterate the distasteful story of the estate workers who have shed their honest sweat for more than 200 years to boost the economy, their life would have been rosier.
Medical experts have noticed a surge in pediatric cases exhibiting wheezing symptoms following a seasonal flu leading to an influenza-like illness. “The number of children presenting with influence-like symptoms is rising. Influenza is a virus that spreads in two types. Epidemics are present,” said Consultant Pediatric Chest Physician, Dr. Anuradha Kodippili.
A workshop on the Assessment and Treatment of Mechanical Dysfunction in the Sacroiliac Joint, organised by the College of Physiotherapists Sri Lanka (CPSL) was held at the new auditorium of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Colombo recently.
The ceremony of awarding the “Sannas Patra” to Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Pathberiye Wimalagnana Thera, Chief Incumbent of Kirulapone Sri Purvaramaya, Narahenpita Sri Abayaramaya, Boralesgamuwa Sri Vapikaramaya, Polgasowita Rilawala Shri Susimaramaya,
The Annual Colours Day of St. Joseph’s College, titled ‘2019 to 2022 Courage, Quadrennial Sports Awards Ceremony’ to honour the Josephians who excelled in sports, was held recently at the Rev. Fr. Dr. Stanley Abeysekara Sports Complex, recently.
The following press release is on the initial launch event held at Nalanda College, Colombo on 31 July to handover the climate change educational materials to primary and secondary school children.
Opinion polls conducted by reputed agencies in the United States indicate a neck and neck race between the presumptive Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, and her Republican rival Donald Trump in the US Presidential election to be held in November.
There are certain professions in this world that are only for the adventurous souls. The role of a wildlife ranger is a similar one. Unless for their passion for adventure and conservation, there’s no other driving factor that would keep them engaged in this profession. Living in harsh conditions with limited basic facilities such as power supply, water and poor reception, wildlife rangers are exposed to life-threatening situations on a daily bas
The Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists (4CS) recently held its inaugural scientific sessions on the theme ‘Precision medicine in critical care’, reflecting on the journey it has come thus far and the recent advances in this medical discipline.
Tourist arrivals surpass 63,000 in first half of October
EDB gets new chief
Colombo welcomes Cinnamon Life
New Board of Directors appointed for SriLankan Airlines
Easter attack: controversy swirls further high
Catholic Church rebuffs Gammanpila’s allegations
Easter Sunday attack: Ravi Seneviratne’s name implicated
SL unveils new ’P’ series passport with enhanced security features