“The legal profession was once again faced with circumstances most compelling and challenging and this time in ways yet unknown not only to us in Sri Lanka, but on a global scale, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the year 2020,” said Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando opening the recently held 22nd National Law Conference 9NLC.
According to Sri Lanka China Society President Jinith de Silva this society is highly appreciative of the stand taken by the Amity Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy to help the poorest of the poor children living in Sri Lanka who were badly affected by the fallout of Covid 19, Pandemic in 2020- 2021.
The attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence and the arrest of Shehan Malaka Gamage, a social media activist who raised concerns regarding the Easter Sunday attack, within a span....
The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo which is the apex Alumni Body of the University of Colombo completes 40 years this year since its formation in 1982. The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was a special initiative of the Vice Chancellor at the time, Professor Stanley Wijesundera who believed that a formalized Alumni Body was essential for the University of Colombo. Given Professor Stanley Wijesundera’s interes
Ananda Gunathilake’s debut novel‘ Sisilagni’ is based on events dating from the 1960s to 1971, and can be called historical fiction. Even what happened yesterday is history, and material for the discerning writer to unravel a story from the confusin
“I faced it all” is the autobiography of KC Logeswaran (Logesh to us), one of the most senior and prominent public servants, a famous district administrator, who faced the travails of terror, subtle operator privatizing the telecom industry, Secretary-Ministry of Telecom/ Media, Secretary-Police Commission and Ambassador in South Korea, Governor-West and Wayamba Provinces
The death of a 10-year-old Maleesha Dulakshana sent waves of shock, anger and sympathy among most Sri Lankans but reality is such that many segments of society have largely been blinded by false....
“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, is the theme for 2022, promoted by the Dementia community around the globe. Conversations on this theme will challenge stigma, provide information and lead to action and support for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple observes prayers for consecration of the Sri Radha Rajagopalar Temple on February 12 (Saturday) at a religious function scheduled from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon, a press release from the Sri Radha Krishna Temple states.
While countries such as Denmark have decided to lift all COVID-19 restrictions, countries such as Canada have staged large scale protests against vaccine mandates. People protested against the French Government when it made vaccination virtually unavoidable. Similar protests took place in South Korea and Hamburg as well. In Sri Lanka, the situ
The 22nd National Law Conference 2022 (NLC) organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will be held from February 11-13 at Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, a release from the organisers....
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
Warning of a terror attack: Govt springs into action on multiple fronts
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now