Premier Modi extends gratitude to scholars and monks

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi extended his gratitude and appreciation to the scholars and monks in Colombo for joining in the celebration organised by the High Commission of India in Colombo to mark the recognition of Pali as a Classical Language by Government of India (GoI).

Dr. Anthony plans for next intake to teach massage system

Martial Arts instructor, health expert and alternative medicine practitioner Dr. Cyril Antony is set to invite the public to another session of his latest therapeutic practice which has much to do with ‘massage’.

Families, survivors of Easter carnage still in the dark

Five years after the Easter Sunday carnage claimed the lives of over 250 individuals, Sri Lankan authorities are still struggling to find the mastermind behind these deadly attacks.

Families of Disappeared invite President to attend national commemoration this Sunday

On October 27, families of the disappeared will mark the ‘Day of Commemoration of the Disappeared’ in Raddoluwa.

Trains and elephants: May never the twain shall meet

The recent deaths of six elephants killed in a train accident in one night, four in Galgamuwa and two close to Habarana on September 28th, have once again brought attention to the topic of elephants and trains.

Remembering Nesaranee, a generous and loving soul

It has been exactly one year since my beloved wife, Neseranee, departed from our family of two children - Lakshmi and Easwaran, daughter-in-law Daphne and grand-daughter Raaya, and went to be with the Lord.

90th Eucharistic Celebration of TLA at St. Joseph’s College- Colombo, today

The Tamil Literary Association of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo- 10, will be celebrating their 90th Eucharistic Celebration, today, 24th October 2024, at the College Chapel, from 6pm onwards.

Rice-Duck Integration Hope for Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers and food security

Agriculture in Sri Lanka is at a deadlock, and for the smallholder farmers, who constitute the backbone of the nation’s food production, it is a question of survival. Endless debates go nowhere, with a focus stuck on fertilizer subsidies and drones. Yet, the solution—a part of our agricultural heritage for centuries—is being glaringly ignored: rice-duck integration. Indeed, the ancient practice alone can provide small farmers in rice production w

French artiste Motto to rock Sri Lanka with music tour!

A Three-date music tour in Sri Lanka has been organised for French singer Charlie Motto. According to the organisers of the event, the musical shows will be held in Colombo (October 29), Ahangama (November 1) and Kandy (November 3).

Medics take measures to check ‘aids’ rise in Sri Lanka

The rate at which patients contract AIDS in the county has been increasing by 0.1% and the number of identified patients would be about 4700 by 2025 as forecast by the health authorities.

WFP LAUNCHES REGIONAL PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN INDIA AND SRI LANKA

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Ministries of Environment of India and Sri Lanka launched its Adaptation for Resilience (ADAPT4R) project on October 22.

A community in crisis: Tsunami Housing Scheme struggles with sewerage woes

About two decades ago, the tsunami housing scheme in Modarawila, Panadura was built to give hope to those who lost everything to the 2004 tsunami.

STEM Teacher Training Programme for schools in the plantations

The closing ceremony of the 3-month long teacher-training programme in STEM subjects under Indian grant assistance for schools in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka was held on October 18 at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community Infrastructure.

Research team from Pera Uni study cow disease ‘Mastitis’

University of Peradeniya has become a centre of research, thanks to all efforts taken by former Vice Chancellor Prof. M.D.Lamawansa to continually promote this academic institute.

“He`nn Kotanaa Kale” to go on You Tube on Thursday

Dr. Gananath Dasanayaka, Colombo’s popular Jazz artiste is to release his first Sinhala song “He`nn Kotanaa Kale” on You Tube this Thursday 24th.

Prematilake re-elected TCK OBA’s Colombo Branch President

Ranil Prematilake, Attorney at Law and Partner, Aequitas Legal, was unanimously re-elected as President of the Trinity College Kandy Old Boys’ Association (OBA) - Colombo Branch for the term 2024/2025 at the 116th Annual General Meeting held recently at the Auditorium of the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Reminiscing memories of putting the Kandy Lake in order

The Kandy Lake was created with the tears and sweat of the Kandyan Peasants and it amounted to forced labour. Nearly 2000-3000 workers were employed for this task, according to John D’Oyly’s book (page 123). Men and women worked at the site. King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe ordered nearly 60 members of the Maha Sangha who protested against this to be bound and burnt. But Adikaram Meegastenne intervened and they were freed.

Global proliferation of small arms appears unstoppable

According to the United Nations, in 2020, there were one billion small arms in use around the world. And these were with terrorists, groups involved in internal conflicts, organized criminals and warring gangsters.

The Buddhist way to peace and prosperity

Economic and social policies based on Buddhist principles were the foundation of peace and prosperity in ancient Sri Lanka.

Significance of Vap Poya day Katina pinkama-The noblest Buddhist religious activity

Vap full moon poya day is of special significance especially for Buddhists in Sri Lanka because of Katina Cheevara puja –the offering of wet season robes to Buddhist priests who sojourn for the rainy season.

Sri Lanka’s first trilingual Period Tracking App ‘Fio’ to free Sri Lankan women from period hassle

The latest digital technology is being best used to help Sri Lankan women, most of whom are silently suffering from complications in menstrual cycle, through the use of an app named ‘Fio’. Created by Hemas Holdings PLC together with its leading feminine hygiene brand Fems, ‘Fio’ is the country’s first trilingual period tracking app and was launched on October 15.

Uncovering identities of 53 LTTE militants in Kokkuthuduvai mass grave

Time and time again, there comes a murmur of yet another mass grave having been discovered in the island. These chance discoveries occur most often during construction of buildings or when laying underground pipelines for water supply. The skeletal remains get exhumed, are used in several court proceedings and thereafter the murmur becomes a whisper which eventually gets buried in the barrage of other news that takes precedence.

Gothamigama bead strings industry faces threat of extinction

The manufacture of rosaries (a string of beads and also known as Navagunawela in Sinhalese and Mala in Tamil) is a traditional cottage industry in several villages in Kataragama area and also in villages of Uva and Southern provinces. This industry dates back to the reign of ancient Sinhala kings. However the latest that we hear about this industry is a sad story associated with a group of woman struggling for existence. Their lives are not beaut

AGM of AOUC scheduled for October 26

The Alumni Organization of University of Colombo (AOUC) has plans to conduct its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the student centre of the University of Colombo on October 26 (Saturday) starting at 8.AM.

Peaceful demo in East seeking answers for the missing viewed with suspicion

People in the North and the East still cannot hold a peaceful demonstration despite the country boasting of 76 years of independence. A peaceful demonstration staged by the families and next of kin in the East to ascertain the whereabouts of their missing family members was looked at with suspicion by the authorities as a subtle move to rekindle the separatist ideology of the now-defunct LTTE in the North and the East.

Reginald Perera, M.P.: An Unwavering Beacon of Honesty and Loved by All

Reginald Perera, the beloved and respected political leader from Wattala passed away recently.

Consumers warned about locally ‘manufactured’ coconut oil

It has been revealed that 8,000 kilograms of artificially refined coconut oil, harmful to health, has been released into the market this year.

Plight of estate community as awful as tea stains!

In a bid to empower and uplift the lives of Indian Origin Tamils (IOT), living in Sri Lanka’s plantation community, Caritas Sri Lanka recently launched two research publications based on a study that explored challenges faced by children in terms of their right to education and another study on the culture and identity of people in this sector.

Old Anandians to fete top achievers at G.C.E. A/L examination in 2023

The Old Anandians’ 70-75 Group and the Old Anandians’ 2007 Group have organised “Nena Harasara 2023” for the 18th consecutive year to recognise students who excelled in the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2023, and honor the tutorial staff whose tireless efforts and dedication contributed to the success.

Kabir to share insights at ‘National Evaluation Capacities Conference 2024’

Kabir Hashim, former Parliamentarian for the Kegalle District and Chair of the Global Parliamentarian Forum for Evaluation, has been invited as an esteemed panelist at the 8th ‘National Evaluation Capacities (NEC) Conference 2024’.