“I was not allowed to see my baby for the last time and that haunts me even today. It’s an inconsolable sadness,” Mohamed Fahim, the father of 20-day-old baby Shaykh, who was forcibly cremated back in December 2020, told Daily Mirror. Fahim and his wife, who were blessed with a baby after six years, are still reeling from the pain of being deprived of giving their baby a religiously-mandated burial. “When my father passed away, we didn’t inform
“Pahan Tharuwa”, is a charity programme organised by the Medical Faculty Students’ Union of University of Peradeniya, aiming to support the underprivileged undergraduates of the faculty in their educational aspirations by providing scholarships and to uplift the lives of the community near the university. It is mostly recognised for the traditionally classical musical show organised under its name. This year the show will feature Amarasiri Peiri
This fascinating story is about a very special individual who exemplified the virtue of perseverance, the gift of knowledge and skills, and unfathomable passion for art. His name is Mahesh Aluthge, a mechanical engineer, who graduated from the University of Moratuwa. He now calls Brisbane, Australia his home. In recent times, Mahesh received recognition from elite fine arts societies in Queensland. Currently he has a home art gallery and a virtua
In the global society a handful of individuals emerge above others for their talent, contributions and services rendered for the benefit of others. Among them are mostly scientists, inventor’s religious dignitaries and national heroes and philanthropists. Most Ven Meewanapalane Siri Dhammalankara, is one such exemplary being who is worthy of appreciation. The Thera was born on a New Year’s day in 1942. Initially he was named as Sirisena Hapu Arac
Nyanaponika Thera in his Buddhist writings states: “unshakable deliverance of the mind is the highest goal in Buddha’s doctrine. Here deliverance means; the freeing of the the mind from all limitations, fetters, and bonds that tie it to the Wheel of Suffering, to the Circle of Rebirth. It means cleansing the mind of all defilements that mar its purity; removing all obstructions that impede its progress from the mundane (lokiya)to the supermundane
In response to the Daily Mirror expose titled “Plantation community alleges presence of ‘scam’ behind Indian Housing Project” which was published on April 17, 2024, (on pages 4 and 5) the Indian High Commission has sent the following response - I write in response to the ‘Expose’ titled ‘Plantation community alleges presence of scam behind Indian Housing Project’ in Daily Mirror edition on 17 April 2024. At the outset, we would like to mention th
Media Secretary of the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure, G. Krishanthan has sent the following response to the Daily Mirror expose titled “Plantation community alleges presence of ‘scam’ behind Indian Housing Project” which was published on April 17, 2024 on pages 4 and 5. I want to respond to the report published in the Daily Mirror raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the Indian Housing Project for the pla
After an airstrike by Israel claimed the lives of two Iranian generals in Syria last week, Iran retaliated with firing 200 missiles. This escalation of tensions raises the risk of the Gaza conflict expanding into a regional conflagration and potentially igniting a Third World War (WWIII). The first wave of missiles struck Israel around two in the morning on April 13, local time, approximately 11 hours before the onset of Nonagathe. Iran and Israe
collective comprising academics of the university system are vehemently campaigning against the recent proposals seeking reforms in education; which this group claims is done with the aim of weakening and discrediting state universities. Here is an extract of the statement released by them to the media in this regard. ‘We are in the midst of an existentially threatening economic crisis. With an ever-increasing debt burden and low economic prospec
The launch of school websites and the award of certificates to the schools in Naula Eduction Zone- that completed the assignments under the “Wings to the Ceyber Wolrd” project- took place at Nalanda Sudarshi Vidayaya recently. It was of significance that the websites had been created by schoolchildren themselves with the help of the teachers. The students of 15 schools in the Naula Education Zone were felicitated at the ceremony and awarded wit
The vessel sailed to the Baltimore Harbour with safety concerns of how it would be if it had to sail through the Suez Canal with threats from the attackers of the Red Sea. It was good to go around Cape of Good Hope and avoid the dangers mainly for the safety of the ship, cargo and the crew. It would have been a voyage with a sense of relief. However, a few minutes after the ship left the Baltimore Harbor quay- facing the opposite direction of the
There was a recent post on facebook where a picture comparison from the past with one of the present shows that travelling by bus hasn’t changed much in this sun-kissed island. One of the pictures-printed in black and white- shows people on a bus using the footboard and some part of the front potion of the bus to hang on to dear life with the hope travelling dangerously to reach their scheduled destination. The only difference in the people back
Dementia is not a specific disease, but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think and make decisions that interfere with daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. The Director at the Center for Brain and Neurocare, Maryland, US
Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Wellawatte, there exists a serene oasis known as the Pranic Healing Foundation Sri Lanka, dedicated to the art of healing through energy, without physical touch. This unique facility offers a gateway to the world of pranic healing, a method rooted in the concept of ‘Prana’—the Sanskrit term for life force. Established in 1997 as a Charitable Trust, the Pranic Healing Foundation Sri Lanka has been c
The former Diyawadana Nilame Neeranjan Wijayaratne who held office for twenty years and administered the Sri Dalada Maligawa for thirty years, and ten by his father Dr.Nissanka Wijayaratne said that it is appropriate to gazette the dances and other items of the Kandy Esala Perahera as requested by the incumbent Diyawadana Nilame Dela. But, first the official dress of the Diyawadana Nilame and the Basnayake Nilames should be gazetted since the “K
My mother-in-law, Sakuntala Kadirgamar or ‘Aunty’ as I called her, passed away at the age of 83 in Nallur, Jaffna, a month ago. Since her passing, many have spoken of her kindness, courage, forbearance, and the profound role she played in the lives of those near and dear to her. In this tribute, I share my experiences of living with Aunty, including in her later years when she battled ill health. Born in Nallur in 1940, Aunty grew up in a family
The 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC) was held on March 31 (Sunday) at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. According to a press release issued by AAUPCC, Priyath Cabral was elected as President. Prof. J.B. Dissanayake was the Guest of Honour at the occasion. The following office bearers were elected for
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