Pera Alumni (Colombo) AGM on March 31

The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya ( Colombo Chapter) will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 3 p.m – 6 p.m at the Institute....

wounds of war

When the Aragalaya, which took a turning point in Sri Lanka’s political history celebrated its first hundred days in Galle Face, another continuous struggle in the North had completed more than one thousand days in silence.

EmpowHer 2023 #EmbraceEquity: Deshika hosts programme for aspiring female professionals

A unique event to celebrate International Women’s Day this year titled, ‘EmpowHer 2023’ will be held on March 22 at Hilton Colombo Residencies from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. According to a press release....

Sisterhood Initiative celebrates three years

To commemorate three years since Sisterhood Initiative’s (SI) inception, -“Celebrating SI” was held recently at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies recently. According to a release....

STORY OF THE WORLD, Worthy of reading

At a time when updated study materials on international relations that study the interaction of nation-states and non-governmental organizations in diverse fields are rare, an attempt of bridging such gaps....

A doctor who went beyond the call of duty

Why hasn’t any women’s organization recognized Ehelepola Kumarihamy?

Having waited two weeks for anyone to give life to Ehelepola Kumarihamy, the Menike of Ehelepola Maha Adikaram who sacrificed her life, her children and above all the Chanter of womanhood,

To fashion fresh visions for uncertain future

The UK celebrated the Commonwealth Day yesterday, March 13, with an event being held at the Westminster Abbey in London with the largest annual multi-faith gathering. The UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following statement in view of the Commonwealth Day.

Mevan Pieris writes on ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’

A book titled ‘The Community’ and penned by Mevan Pieris will be launched on March 21, 2023 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute at 6 pm.

Rodney’s ‘London Unusuma’ launched

Veteran journalist, novelist, filmmaker and lyricist Rodney Vidanapathirana’s second novel, ‘London Unusuma’ (London Heat) was launched on March 6 at the Wellawatte Tamil Sangam auditorium.

She was loved and respected in the banking sector

Sarojini Kadurugamuwa is no more. She left us on February 10 as she wished; a mere 6 weeks after she lost her husband, Kaduru,

He was a genuine, sincere and amiable person

It was sad and shocking to come to know of the untimely death on February 21, 2023 of Dr. Lucian Bernard Lalantha de Alwis, retired Chief Consultant Judicial Medical Officer of Colombo. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Lucian de Alwis, former magistrate and Senior Attorney-at-Law and of Mrs. Monica de Alwis, a scion of the Chevalier C. L. W. Perera dynasty in Kurunegala.

A political parody that offers a stimulating experience

Asanka Sayakkara’s ‘Ayya malo’ (whshd uf

“Empowering for a sustainable community”

Under the theme “Empowering for a sustainable community”, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),

Help needed to conduct bone marrow transplant

K.M Supul Viraj Piyarathne is suffering from Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma and has been advised to undergo an elective Bone Marrow Transplant by Dr. Pradeep Siriwardena, Consultant Haemato-Oncologist....

Remembering A RENOWNED Chief Consultant JMO

Dr. Lucian Bernard Lalantha de Alwis, or Dr. L.B.L. de Alwis, retired Chief Consultant Judicial Medical Officer Colombo, went to be with the Lord, after a very brief illness.

LOOKING AT THE HUMAN BODY FROM A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE

Change is just a fact of life, we have to accept it and live with it. Impermanence is the cornerstone of Buddhist teachings and practice. All that exists is impermanent and nothing lasts. Buddhists should....

National Law Conference 2023: “Navigating Through Crisis The Law’s Role”

The National Law Conference of 2023 is set to take place on the 12th and 13th of March at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo. This esteemed event will be chaired by Mr. Janaprith Fernando, Attorney-at-Law...

My remembrances of Prof C.C de Silva

Though almost 59 years have elapsed since, I remember as if it was yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s legendary philanthropist

Much has been written and countless stories told about the late Charles Henry de Soysa; mainly about his largesse and generosity to our nation and to many among the needy.

He earned both physical and spiritual wealth

Mr. B.r Nadarajah was born to very simple parents in the central hills of Sri Lanka and after his basic education moved to Colombo for livelihood.

Realising God through realising your innerself

Everyone desires to lead a joyful life. The recent pandemic and the subsequent consequences have eluded happiness,

India eyes Sri Lanka’s Energy Sector

It is undeniable that India and Sri Lanka enjoy a strong and expanding economic and commercial relationship, which has grown significantly over the years. The entry into the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) in 2000 contributed immensely towards the expansion of trade between the two countries. Economic ties between the two nations also include a flourishing development partnership that covers areas such as infrastructure, connectivity

Cowardly attempts to prevent elections must be resisted-CMU

Sri Lanka’s one of the oldest Trade Unions Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers’ Union (CMU) complains that the cowardly attempts to prevent elections must be resisted. The full.....

The Victorious Century of the Malays

Nearly 150 years ago, moving into Ceylon (Sri Lanka) without an expectation of becoming a leading community, growing together as a group that mingled well with the locals and till date serving the country as their homeland, the Sri Lankan Malays are recognized as a remarkable community in the island.

Ride for Ceylon 2023 kicks off in Arugam Bay

The seventh annual tour to Jaffna, Ride for Ceylon kicked off its 2023 campaign with more than 50 riders joining this year’s charity bike ride.

Celebrating 127 years of Excellence in producing multi-talented citizens in the Nation

It has always been the motto of the College, to maintain Josephian excellence in body, mind and spirit. Priority has always been given to value-based education in order to achieve ‘Excellence in Education’ thus promoting spiritual and human values,

New study reveals: Sri Lanka as global hotspot for diabetes

The first survey of the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Study (SLHAS) conducted in 2018/2019 has found that almost one in four adult Sri Lankans....

The history of the Janaraja Perahera

The First Janaraja Perahera (Pageant) was held in Kandy viewed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe from Maha Maluwa while being....

BSC students shine at Infinity Maths Championship

Three Year-9 students from the British School in Colombo (BSC) Aleeza Salie, Arun Sumathiratne and Praveen Athauda-Arachchi displayed....