The ‘Future-Ready Youth Leadership Programme’ at the National Centre for Leadership Development in Embilipitiya, a historical event in the history of the University System of Sri Lanka, which began on March 10 with the participation of over 250 Vavuniya University students will continue till March 16.
Former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police and one time Commission member of the Independent National Police Commission Asoka Wijetilleka was unanimously re-elected as the President of the Association of Chiefs of Police for the year 2022/2023,
The recent demise of Prof. ND Samarawickrama– affectionately known as Samare to his Peradeniya friends - was sudden and shocking and caused enormous grief. He was hale and hearty; he advised us to keep safe from Covid-19. Alas! Ironically he himself finally became a victim.
The 31st AGM of Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC) was held on March 6 at the BMICH. The meeting was conducted as a hybrid event. The Chief Guest was Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya. Eng. M. J. M. N. Marikka, The Chief Executive Officer of Lanka Transformers Pvt Ltd, was the Guest of Honour.
Sri Lanka’s female labour force participation oscillated between 30% to 37% for the past few decades. While there are many contributory factors for this low female labour force participation, the role of labour laws that discourage women from entering and remaining in the labour force is a topic rarely discussed.
A group of exemplary youth in Ragama has come together to reach out and help their community. Humans for Humanity is a collective of youth based in Ragama. Their members consisting of university students and young professionals have come together to identify the needy among their own community and to help them in whatever way they can, with the help of their own.
The Wé Ganga Muththetuwatta Mankada in Nivitigala, located 20km away from the Ratnapura town, transforms into a hive of activity at the break of dawn. Both sand and gem miners utilise this ‘lucky spot’ along the Wé Ganga - a tributary of
In 1835 Rev. Joseph Marsh established a private school called the Hill Street Academy for twenty students from the upper-class community. Sir Robert Wilmot Horton (Governor of then Ceylon 1831-1837), was an Old Etonian. Eton College is one of the highest in prestige. Referred to as “The Nurse of England’s Statesmen,” Eton has educated prime ministers, world leaders, Nobel laureates, and generations of the aristocracy.
The failure to deliver on promises, defections and shortsighted decisions have led the country towards the edge of a precipice. Fuel shortages, soaring cost of living, irregular power outages and the fertiliser crisis have severely inconvenie
The Executive Committee (Karaka Sangha Sabha) of the Malwatte Chapter has appointed Ven Atapattukande Ananda Nayake Thera as the Chief Adhikarana Sanghanayake for Southern Sri Lanka coupled with the honorary title ‘Saddharma Keerthi Sri Dhammarathana Pragnatissa’.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
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
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Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now