SLINEX-2023:  Annual Maritime Exercise by the Navies of India and Sri Lanka

The Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX-2023, organised by the Indian and Sri Lanka Navy is scheduled to commence from April 3-8 in Colombo. The High Commission....

Chronicling awareness of social justice

Bishop Rayappu Joseph was the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mannar in Sri Lanka from 1992 to 2016. He was known for his outspoken stance on Human Rights issues, particularly in relation to the civil war in Sri Lanka.

English flourishing in Jaffna

Jaffna was once at the pinnacle of education in Sri Lanka. However, at an Akaram Foundation Workshop in Jaffna on 15.10.2016, Prof. Roshan Ragel produced statistics to show that Jaffna District had slipped from first place in 1980 to ninth (last).

She was the pivot around which family revolved

She was our kid sister – the youngest in a family of seven girls. She was a much-loved teacher who rendered almost sixty years of dedicated service to the cause of education.

A colossus to Sri Lanka Cricket

It is with profound sadness that the Sri Lanka Cricket records the demise of Mazher Fazleali on January 20.

Badoordeen elected new President of SLMA

Rizwan Badoordeen was elected the new president of the Sri Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) at its Annual General Meeting held at the Colombo Malay Cricket Club in Slave Island.

Attack on Puttalam Quazi: A judicial system cannot bypass the regular justice system

Women’s Action N e t w o r k, a women’s rights activist group has condemned the alleged physical assault on Puttalam Quazi Dr. Mohamed Rahmathulla Mohamed on March 26 and has called for an impartial...

A magnificent holy week choral presentation

The much-awaited Lenten choral presentation by St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, April 5 2023 at the chapel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Organized under....

Brokers alleged to be conniving with doctors to issue fraudulent medical certificates

A pioneer in the medical field of Sri Lanka, the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) has become the only Government institute which certifies physical and mental fitness, conducting qualitative medical tests for all candidates who apply for driving licenses.

Art as a witness of history

Kamala Vasuki (Born 1966) hails from Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Trained by A. Mark, a pioneering artist and art teacher who popularised modern art practices in northern Sri Lanka, she is among the few female visual artists from Sri Lanka in general and specifically from the north and east of Sri Lanka.

‘Unbowed and Unafraid’...

“Life is slowly ebbing away. And the minutes that tick by seem like an eternity. He lies bleeding, moaning and suffering. The world is becoming a blur...Every crimson drop that falls tells the story of a good man....

Sri Lanka Malay Association Celebrates Heroes Day

The Sri Lankan Malays, to date are identified as a ‘Martial Race’, mainly because of their immense service and sacrifice towards the country, especially during the pre-independence era. In remembrance....

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association Celebrates 106 years of Excellence

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA), the largest female youth movement in Sri Lanka marked 106 years of service to the nation on March 21, 2023. The 106th anniversary celebrations were held at National Headquarters in Colombo.

71 years later… Commemorating ‘the Father of the Nation’

Statesman and first Prime Minister of Ceylon, Don Stephen Senanayake is referred to as the ‘man who architected the destiny of a nation’. He became....

10th year remembrance of Kshirabdhi Aruliah (nee Nagendra): She braved pain to live her life!

Ten years ago a great spirit- only forty years- old left this world. In life she had both the best and worst of fortune. Kshirabdhi Aruliah....

The Community’ ‘Skanda’ stirs nostalgic memories of cricket at book launch

The following are excerpts of the speech by S. Skandakumar who was the guest of honour at the launching of the book ‘The Community....

STC Old Boys’ Centenary Group Office bearers elected

S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia’s Old Boys’ Centenary Group elected its office bearers for the year 2023/24 at an AGM held....

A fresh face to passion play culture

A novel presentation for the traditional passion play which features the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,

preventing mankind from committing Sins

Muslims across the world are earnestly waiting for holy Ramadan which falls on March 22, in the current year. The prime duty of a Muslim in the month of Ramadan is to fast from dawn to dusk for thirty days.

Western Province takes the lead to address food wastage

The Fisheries Processed Products Factory at the Walpita Agriculture Training Centre was inaugurated on March 14, 2023.

Ridiyagama Safari Park animals in danger

The male lion named Keshara at the Ridiyagama Safari Park died due to pneumonia, issues with its heart, and a prolonged period of depression, officials said. Keshara was...

Pets in the lurch

Abandoning puppies and kittens in boxes isn’t a novel phenomenon and it isn’t unique to Sri Lanka either. However, the number of pets being abandoned has increased recently. With the prices of food...

Josephians exhibit skills at inter-house drama

The 6th Annual Inter-House Drama Competition, organised by the English Literary Union of St. Joseph’s College Colombo 10, in collaboration with Cold theatre 7 was held recently, in front of a capacity crowd for the first time at Lionel Wendt, considered as a performance dream stage.

REMEMBERING GAMINI DISSANAYAKE ON HIS 81st BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: The Legacy of Gamini Dissanayake

“So, when a great man dies for years beyond our ken, the light he leaves behind him lies upon the paths of men.” - Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Very few politicians....

SRI LANKA BHARATHA CULTURAL FELLOWSHIP COMES OF AGE

Sri Lanka’s diverse ethnic composition undoubtedly enhances the country’s cultural landscape. Within the larger religious ethnic make-up there are subgroups each with its own characteristic....

Russian Embassy explains: On the military aid to Ukraine from Western countries

Russia is deeply concerned with the increasing scale of military aid to Ukraine from the West. Military specialists from the US and other Western countries are actively engaged in training Ukrainian army....

75 years of a true Victor of Christ

“Life is like a box of chocolates,” said a wise man. He further went on to say “you never know what you’ll get”. When it comes to my dearest priest-friend, all those who associate with him can ably claim the fact that they would know him after speaking or listening to him for a few moments.

Donating of World War 11 medals to Army Museum

World War II Memorials of the late war veteran Shelton Kern, who passed away on 15/02/2022, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Army Artillery Regiment Museum at Panagoda recently.

Let the Big Match healing begin!

The season of big matches is upon us. These cricket encounters are big for the respective schools, not for others. In fact, as far as the particular schools are concerned they are huge. It is THE event....

Three steps to perfection

The Bhagavad Gita lecture by Sunadaji on Chapter 5 titled Three Steps to Perfection is scheduled to be held from Thursday, March 23 to Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 6.45 to 8 p.m. Sri Lanka Standard....