It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I write this appreciation of my mentor Mr. Wimalasena Gange, Advocate of Galle. After enrolling as an advocate in 1964 Mr. Gange served the people for their civil matters in the Galle Bar for nearly 54 years. He passed away at the age of 85.
“Vilithelu Penne,” a women’s organisation based in Canada has conferred the ‘Award of achievement’ to Gayathri Wickramasinhge, Colombo Municipal Council member, recognising her contribution to the community and their spiritual life.
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives hosted a half-day conference on the theme, The EU Indo-Pacific Strategy through Sri Lanka’s Lens: Opportunities for Cooperation and Partnership on Thursday, January 27 2022.
The construction of a four lane elevated expressway from Rajagiriya to Athurugiriya was frowned upon by area residents and environmental activists; reason being that the proposed route overlapped the Thalangama Environment Protection Area (EPA). Initially gazetted in 2007 the Thalangama EPA is home to an abundance of greenery and biodiversity apart
In the above captioned news item, appearing in your issue of 29th Jan.’21, it is reported, the Minister for Irrigation, State Defence, and Home Affairs Chamal Rajapaksa has declared a gigantic project to install floating solar panels in the Mahaweli including r
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 confusing trajectory of events blurred by fast moving time. It is also a political nove
When the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the country were readied to be held in the Sri Dalada Maligawa complex seating accommodation at Maha Maluwa the ‘Sacred Tooth Relic” was re
Gold-medallist at the Special Olympic World Games held in Abu Dhabi three years ago and now preparing for the Special Olympics National Summer Games in December, Deshan Walallavita, wowed judges at the IHC Art Awards 2021 competition with his acrylic painting of a ‘Friesian Cow’ to claim second prize.
Once again the old boys of the Class of 62 and O/L 70 Group of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia gathered on January 22 under one banner to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary of their association and loyalties with their prestigious Alma Mater. The long relationship between these Thomians began in 1962 when they were admitted to the school.
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