With the introduction of the Donoughmore Constitution back in 1927, all Sri Lankans were granted the right to vote amid a fully functional democratic structure. Prior to its introduction, the right to vote was limited to wealthy and educated males above 21 years of age. Over two million Sri Lankans live abroad while most of them directly contribute to the economy. But their
The known truth about deforestation is which had taken place during the British colonial rule to promote export-oriented estates and plantations. Large areas of primary forest land were destroyed in the central highlands to plant popular Ceylon tea....
Green Life Generation staff joined millions of their colleagues from across the world to support climate and justice in action in the ‘Global Climate Strike’ held on Friday, September 20. This event, held in Digana in Kandy included a walking exhibition by Green Life.
Sri Lankans love to read. They also love to think they read. And I daresay they want others to think they read too. Either way, they buy books. They may go for the same genres, authors, and publishers, but they buy. Some of them build up massive libraries, others just freely give away what they have, and still others may enter your name in a black book when they lend you, generously of course, those titles you never thought you could get anywhere
People of Indiketiya, a village off Medawachchiya looked at life’s problems differently. Isolated from the city, this village thrived on scarce resources and its people tried to make ends meet. Many characters with many stories portrayed some burning issues in life while trying to find solutions their own way. ‘Sudu andagena kalu awidin’ a production by Sunil Costa who carries with him an experience of over 25 years in producing, directing and sc
Members of the International Council of Reflexologists (ICR) are bringing the community together through healthy soles. The ICR is working together with its members and other reflexology organizations to coordinate events worldwide....
Facilitating the resurgence of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry at an accelerated pace, the highly anticipated third edition of the Future of Tourism Summit (FOT 2019), will be held on September 23, 2019 at Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts.
Retired Principal of Central Colleges Mr. M.B. Ratnayake passed away on the 23rd of August at the ripe old age of 103 years. He belonged to a reputed family from Lunugala and was the very first graduate from Uva Province.
I was pleased to see the editor’s note that regularly appears in the ... under the caption Sustainable Nation, alerting the readers to the immediate threats to the environment through human activities and the need for every one of us to play our part in arresting environmental degradation. How serious is the threat, worldwide, to the environment?
This work seeks to set out by recounting in anecdotal detail, situations encountered by a Public Servant in addressing himself to the responsibilities that different positions, right up to the summit of the hierarchy entail. Here we learn about the situations faced, the battles fought and fortunately for Walter Fernando, the happy-ending. It brings out the quiet but single minded
The maiden novella of Chathushkie Jayasinghe, an undergraduate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, will be available to the public from September 20, at the Sarasavi Publications stall in the Colombo International Book Fair 2019.
The English Writers Collective (EWC) recently announced the winners of the creative writing (Short story and poetry) competition 2019. The first prize for poetry was won by Rifadha Cader for “Poetry!”; second prize to Sunila Nanayakkara for “Breadwinners All” and joint third prize winners were Keerthimathi Wijekulasuriya for “Kottu a la Cricket” and G.A.D. Sirimal “Lamp Post
Orator, Scientist, Lyricist, Marxist Teacher, Scholar, Doctor, Mentor Multifaceted, Multitalented Endless list, As a Legend departs, leaving heavy hearts. Inspiration to many, shaping, guiding Provoking thoughts touched many lives The foreword you wrote, the advice I cherish A light extinguished, A loss to the Nation, no small measure For you were Dear Sir, were a National
When Dr. Priyanga Pupulewatta bought his new Toyota Prius for 7.4 million rupees in 2017, he knew that he was getting a good deal: “the car had just arrived in Sri Lanka and that was the dealer’s price at the time.”He was correct: today, that car regularly sells for 12 million rupees or higher. However, in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, that car usually
It has been 50 years since the moon landing; a result of science, technology and competition between two superpowers of the time – Russia and the US. Evoking much excitement worldwide, the first historic step on the moon was taken by Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969 (21st local time).
Despite being a predominantly Buddhist country, Sri Lanka has witnessed monks being attacked, massacred and faced with injustice in various circumstances. When a video clip showing two Samanera (novice) Monks – aged 11 and 14 – being attacked by a layman went viral on social media last week, signs of a fearless, uncivilized society surfaced. It is only a child who
The industrial impact on the environment is a major issue in sustainable development with some arguing that negative environmental impacts are inevitable along our path to economic growth. Once we pass certain thresholds of the environment, in particular beyond nature’s ability to replenish itself, economic growth is also placed in jeopardy.
Another Presidential term is drawing to a close. Another President is reflecting on his years of serving as the leader of the country and wondering – How will the citizens remember me? For President Sirisena, this is a rather vexing exercise for two reasons – firstly, it is because the former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was a tough act to follow, and secondly, it is because of the many thing
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
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith