A family of three children have been living in a hut erected on a huge tree in Ethdatkalla in Mahawilachchiya in Anuradhapura for want of land to build a house. They said that they were battling different odds to survive and that the threat of wild elephants was a serious danger they face. The breadwinner of the family S.H. Susantha Kumara said that his family didn’t have a fixed abode or a permanent income; hence they are compelled to build a hu
Across South Asia, one of the most populous and densely populated geographical regions in the world, English is widely seen as the language of social mobility, academic opportunity, employability, international business and effective dialogue.
To mark the World Heart Day that fell on September 29th, the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health organised a screening programme for the public at the Fort Railway Station on September 30 (Monday).
On September 18, 2008 Jamaldeen Dillon and 10 other youth went missing. Since then the parents of these 11 youth have been staging protests, going back and forth from numerous campaigns to seek justice for their beloved sons. September 18 marked 16 years since Dillon went missing and in view of this incident, his parents along with civil society activists and parents of other youth who were abducted and subjected to enforced disappearances in the
South Asia’s First Forest School recently opened its doors to the public, ushering in a novel educational experience for children. Located in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka, overlooking the pristine Bolgoda Lake, Forest School Colombo is a pioneering educational initiative that introduces the concept of nature-based learning for children.
The fifth edition of the book ‘Awasan Wisaduma’ (Die Endlosung) written by veteran journalist, photographer and writer Priyanjan Suresh de Silva was released recently.
Urban innovator Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena recently received two accolades at the recently concluded 2024 Australia Good Design Awards; the Gold award in the Engineering design category and ‘Best in Class’ award, for building the world’s first dual-layer, clog-resistant smart storm drain.
In 1931, the Donoughmore Constitution granted more authority to the natives over internal governance for the first time. As a result, Sri Lanka became the first country in Asia to be granted universal franchise in the same year. Representatives of the Constitutional Council were elected through voting. Under the State Council system, education was managed by an executive committee, with the chairman of this committee serving as the Minister of Ed
Distinguished Prof. Buddhima Indraratna (Director of Transport Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney) and Member of Order of Australia (AM), received the pinnacle recognition of Australian Civil Engineering: Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year 2024 on September 19, 2024, at the Institution of Engineers Australia Awards and dinner held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney.
As Sri Lanka celebrates Children’s Day on October 1, this year’s event takes on added significance with the country’s newly elected President and Prime Minister, the latter of whom also serves as the Cabinet Minister for Women and Children’s Affairs.
Marking a new era in 3D imaging technology, four inventors have developed a groundbreaking, 100% Sri Lankan technology that enables gem dealers to view gemstones digitally with a near-physical experience.
A group representing a large number of human rights and women rights organisations and over hundreds of women politicians representing local councils around the country in a letter to the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have commended his initiative to appoint a female-Dr. Harini Amarasuriya- as the Prime Minister of the new government. This group of representatives has urged the president to nominate at least 50% women for parli
On September 24, 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Port City Colombo. This strategic partnership aims to enhance collaboration in promoting Port City Colombo as a prime investment destination for local and international investors.
The English Writers Collective (EWC) will launch ‘Channels 2024’, celebrating its 30th anniversary, alongside the awards ceremony for its creative writing competition. Three winners in prose and poetry will be awarded by Chief Guest Dr. Carmel Miranda, winner of the 2020 Gratiaen Prize.
Hours before the break of dawn on a humid Tuesday, this writer along with several other individuals sat at a 20-minute debriefing inside a temporary shelter setup a few meters away from the Mankulam junction in the North of Sri Lanka.
The protected monuments and the ‘Sacred City’ concept of the historic Kandy city are in danger today due to negligence. A classic example is the ‘Coffee Planters’ Fountain’ in the precincts of the Paththini Devale and in front of the DFCC Bank which is also housed in a ‘Heritage City’ declared building. There are only five such fountains in the world.
Sri Lanka and China have shared a deep and enduring bond for decades, a relationship built on mutual respect, shared values, and a vision for cooperative development. Since diplomatic relations were established in 1957, the two countries have forged an unshakable partnership that continues to thrive today.
The per capita rice consumption in Sri Lanka is approximately 125 kg per year. However, due to urbanisation and social changes, the figure has dropped to around 90 kg with regard to some people. Following the Covid crisis,
While gender disparities in various professions are gradually narrowing — albeit at a snail’s pace — there remains a glaring gap in one field: tour guiding. According to the latest data, women make up less than 10% of Sri Lanka’s tour guides.
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