Dr. Medagama Dhammananda Nayaka Thera of Asgiriya stated, “Gangodawila Soma Thera always tried to correct the society. He explained the threat of extinction of the Sinhalese race, the great harm caused by political division and the opportunistic and hypocritical behaviour by them. He emphasised the strength of unity towards creating a righteous society and the importance of political truth in the ruling system.
The Aukana Buddha Statue has been given ‘Natural Protection’ by a group comprising giant black bees. With these insects making hives, people have been prevented from acts that are detrimental to this standing Buddha statue. The Aukana Buddha Statue is said to have been carved by two brothers. But, the younger brother had not agreed with his elder sibling; hence he is reported to have left home and made another statue. In recent times, it is rep
Dr. Mary Srikanthi Handy, a name that will be forever etched in the annals of selfless service and philanthropy, left an indelible mark on the world through her unwavering commitment to the welfare of humanity. Born in 1935, she was the cherished daughter of Dr. George Rajanayagam Handy and Kanmanie Handy. Her extraordinary journey of compassion and academic brilliance continues to inspire generations.
Dengue is a viral infection that spreads through mosquitoes to people and is prevalent during the North East monsoon period. Dengue mosquitoes prefer to breed in clean, stagnant water. As a result, during this period, the irresponsible ways of disposing waste could lead to the collection and stagnation of water; simultaneously fostering a favourable environment for dengue mosquitoes to breed. Therefore, identifying and eradicating potential breed
In an era marked by dynamic growth and transformative urban landscapes, the Urban Development Authority (UDA) stands as a beacon of progress, unveiling a myriad of investment opportunities across the island. The Chairman of the Urban Development Authority Nimesh Herath shares insights into the exciting ventures that beckon both local and international investors. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is a government agency in Sri Lanka that is res
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with the Department of National Planning Ministry of Finance organised a knowledge event at Cinnamon Lakeside as part of its Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) recently. The event focused on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and higher education; policy, regulatory and institutional reforms required to establish multiple learning pathways in Sri Lanka. SKOP was launched in 202
Marking the hottest month ever recorded in human history, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations stated, “Climate change is here; It is terrifying and it is just the beginning. The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. And the level of fossil fuel profits and climate inaction is unacceptable. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There
“The Gohagoda Waste Dump in Kandy is overflowing and 30 tons of organic waste is accumulating daily,” said Nimal Dissanayake, the Engineer overseeing Waste Management at the Kandy Municipal Council (KMC). He also stated that every day 80-100 tons of garbage is collected in Kandy. “The garbage consists of 60 tons of Organic Waste and 5 tons of Polythene waste. The other waste is 15 to 20 tons. As a result of the excessive garbage, KMC officials ar
India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly
Tourist arrivals surpass 63,000 in first half of October
EDB gets new chief
Colombo welcomes Cinnamon Life