On the occasion of 164th Sri Narayana Guru Jayanthi celebrations, Sri Narayana Guru Society of Sri Lanka will be unveiling a statue of Sri Narayana Guru Dev on Sunday Guru Jayanthi Celebration day November 11, 2018 at 4.30 pm at Sri Narayana Guru Memorial Malayalee Hall, Narayana Guru Society Junction, 133, Layard’s Broadway, Colombo – 14.
Deepavali is observed by Hindus that symbolizes victory of Light over Darkness, hope over despair, but today as the ruling class continues with its pre-colonial feudal system of rule of keeping a distance between the rulers and the ruled with ‘us and them’ feeling.
The ‘Sinhala Only’ legislation of 1956 was immediately turned into a bogey by anti-majority propagandists to frighten off progressive political reforms aimed at redressing the historical injustices perpetrated against the nation by European occupations of the previous 450 years. But the dethronement of English by making
The lack of resources and knowledge in caring for the differently abled children, not forgetting the social stigma associated with them, has made life difficult and challenging for these individuals. They deserve to be treated better, shown more love and given attention compared to other children. Taking care of these differently
The days of Lalith Athulathmudali and Gamini Dissanayake are history now. In fact, the prevailing political scene in Sri Lanka has left no room for gentleman politics. While politics was more often a money spinner with mud-slinging thrown in, it stooped to a new low when candidates, elected through people’s votes, began to crossover.
Public transportation now in Sri Lanka has developed to a certain extent that most people tend to use them. Modes of public transport in Sri Lanka comprise buses, cars, trains, tuk tuks (Three wheelers) and helicopters. Among the mentioned modes, the train is the most commonly used mode for travelling in terms of convenience
President Maithripala Sirisena has purported to govern this country during the last week by presidential decree, without explaining to the nation how he placed a Government in office on October 26, 2018 without summoning Parliament. The Constitution does not permit him to administer a Government of his choosing without fulfilling his responsibility to Parliament.
Any experience is personal, something which I individually experience, to which I have an insight and to which I respond. The ‘Abba Experience’ is an experience of being accepted, it is an assurance that I am alright and that I am loved. In the Abba Experience – the world is an accepting world. This experience leads to a community belief and a community faith.
Approximately every nine hours a rhino is killed in this world, and every 15 minutes an elephant is poached. Thousands of snare traps are used by poachers in Africa for game meat, and many a big cat and elephant also fall prey to these devices that cause an agonizing death.
Hindus celebrate Deepawali (Also known as Diwali) as the day Lord Krishna finally subdued the demon Narakasura. Though this is the belief of Sri Lankan Tamils regarding Diwali, people of Southern India use the occasion to commemorate the conquering of Asura Naraka, a powerful king of Assam. This king is said to have imprisoned thousands of i
By Bandaranaikes, I mean, SWRD and Madam Sirimavo — and not their off-spring who interfered with the smooth operation of Party machinery and initiated its descending path making the task easier for the successive leaders to cause imminent destruction; and going by the LG election results, even cause a natural death at the next General Election.
Saptha Kanya is one of those rare popular works of art which actually stood for something: in its case, the eighties. Like the music of Clarence Wijewardena and the voice of Rookantha Gunathilaka and the dubbed cartoons of Titus Thotawatte and the television serials of Somaweera Senanayake, it was a definitive symbol of the most turbulent decade to hit this country. It was hard not to love, to be honest. Saptha Kanya enraptured m
In the wake of the controversial appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, the glimmer of hope for post-war reconciliation promised by the Sirisena-Wickremasinghe Government has waned. The Daily Mirror spoke to activists and critics who admitted there were delays in the transitional justice programme. However, they pointed out that the recent appointment may also mean that the entire process may come to a halt.
Many scholars, teachers and colleagues have written much about A.M. A. Azeez’s contribution to Muslim education, but very little is known about his thoughts in the sphere of Muslim Women’s education in Sri Lanka. Having benefitted greatly from his work in the field of Muslim Women’s education, it is only befitting to share a few thoughts regarding Azeez’s ideas on education and status of Muslim Women in Sri Lanka.
In his collection of poetry ‘Maila Path Samanallu’ Sujeewa Sirimewan touches on different layers of the human emotions. Starting with an unconventional foreword and a dedication he offers the reader an experience of a different dimension.
144 years ago, Rev. Samuel R. Wilkin and Rev. D. Henry Pereira- the Founding Fathers of Wesley College Colombo – established the Leading Christian Methodist Boys School in Colombo. Throughout the years Wesley College has produced statesmen, national heroes, diplomats, great scholars, medical and legal luminaries, professionals, bankers, sportsmen, internationally acclaimed musicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders and many distinguished pe
A prison is a place where criminals and wrongdoers are detained. Being imprisoned is the worst experience which one ever enjoys in ones lifespan. It sounds odd when it is said that prison is also a place where inmates can master their talents. We have recorded instances where the above mentioned facts has come to light.
The Ceylon Scooter Club is planning a charity programme called “CSC – Manusathkara Charika 2018” to aid the inhabitants of Galamuduna, a remote village in the Badulla district. During a visit last September, the CSC team was informed by villagers that they would appreciate a metal tent (for funerals and other occasions), a small electric generator and dry rations.
While young children of her age are playing and freely enjoying beauty and the glamour of the nature in the village, an eight-year old little girl, Dinara Sandakalani in the same village in Lunugamvehera devotes her entire time after school to do the household chores of her family and attend to the needs of her disabled mother and her 4-year old younger sister.
My association with Dakshitha Thalgodapitiya began when both of us were at Ananda College. That was an eon ago, so to speak. Dakshitha entered Ananda as a migrant from St. Anne’s Kurunegala while I just had to move, more or less, across the road from Nalanda College. As was the practice then, most of us were known at
Foreign assistance has been a hot topic in Sri Lanka lately. Earlier Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe talked of loans taken by the previous regime to the tune of US$ 4 billion the other day and said this too had contributed to the country’s present economic crisis. However foreign assistance varies and is unique some times. Assistance
Who is a Prime Minister? An ancient British Monarch with German origins, and who did not speak English needed an interpreter to translate his addresses to the board of Ministers. He chose one among them who knew both the languages for the purpose and named him ‘PRIME MINISTER’. It was in April 1721 that Sir Robert
A constitution is primarily a set of rules and principles specifying how a country should be governed, how power is distributed and controlled, and what rights citizens possess. Since the 1931 Donoughmore constitution, Sri Lanka has had universal suffrage to elect its representatives in government, making us one of the oldest democracies in Asia.
Basking in the warmth of cheers coming from thousands of UNP supporters wearing green caps outside Temple Tress on Tuesday (October 30), deposed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that his party would continue with the struggle to safeguard the sovereignty of Parliament and democracy.
Much has been spoken and discussed about and debated on regarding the existing political quagmire. With many ifs and buts, the President has started to act in such a manner that the entire nation is confused at the moment. While many took to rejoicing on the streets, the prevailing situation doesn’t seem to be a reason to rejoice at all.
The latest addition to the long record of innovations by University of Moratuwa, the university pioneer in technological innovations and advanced engineering implementations in Sri Lanka, is the farming robot – SAASbot (Scalable Autonomous Agronomical Smartbot). SAASbot is a fully
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