‘Api Dangakariyo’ staged to mark Taekwondo guru’s b’day

Dr. Cyril Anthony, a name synonymous with taekwondo, celebrated his 76th birthday on February 9. To mark the occasion and to honour the service....

A brave and individual artist

People get involved in art in varying degrees. This is true of artists as well as the art appreciating public. I have met many artists who....

Malaweera awarded with Honorary Doctorate

Sri Lankan Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapist Mr. D.S.N. Malaweera MCSP, Chartered Physiotherapist (UK) was awarded with the Honorary Doctorate by the Lincoln University of Malaysia on February 23 at the Annual University Convocation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Scout founder’s day celebrated in Matale

The Sri Lanka Scout Association celebrated the 166th Birth Anniversary of the founder of the scouts movement Lord Robert Stevenson Smyth Baden Powell at the birth place of scouting in Sri Lanka,

A close friend gone, but never forgotten

I have never written an appreciation before. Especially about a friend who was so near and dear.

Many beautiful lyrics flowed through his pen

The seventh death anniversary of veteran lyricist Ajantha Ranasinghe falls on March 2. A commemoration ceremony titled ‘Ajantha Gee Avarajana’ will be held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute at 3pm.

Public speaking is an art, but the goal of this skill is to inspire rather than to portray

St. Benedict’s College created history on December 14th as the Gavel Club of St. Benedict’s College held its inaugural Charter Installation Ceremony in the college auditorium. Distinguished toastmasters....

Farewell beloved Mavis - a wonderful, loyal and constant friend

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I agreed to write an appreciation for Mavis Gardiner nee Henry my dearest friend. I have known Mavis Gardiner for a long time, since our Ladies’ College....

The revival of 'Gajaman'

“There was a huge team of around 1,000 people behind this film, who worked tirelessly for ten years to make this a reality,” said Chanaka Perera, Director of Gajaman on the success of transforming a beloved comic strip into an animated film.

Jewellery making: Life-changing stress buster

Did Udari ever imagine speaking to the media about her latest hobby that took a “U” turn in her life? Whilst still processing it all, she was well-thrilled to share her journey of becoming an excelled jewellery maker.

People’s Convention on Good Governance on Sat. at BMICH

The People’s Convention on Good Governance will be held at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25 at the BMICH, with approximately 1,600 delegates in attendance.

Large-scale infrastructure projects threaten ‘Elephant Gathering’

The gathering of elephants at Minneriya Park has been in the limelight of late due to a planned musical shore in the vicinity. This has caused much concern among environmentalists....

Personal development trainer Sharda well-received in Sri Lanka

Personal development trainer, workshop facilitator and Senior Meditator Yogesh Sharda from Turkey was here in Sri Lanka and delivered several talks and conducted workshops on various topics in different....

Richmond vs Mahinda Old Boys cricket encounter held

The annual Richmond-Mahinda Old Boys cricket encounter was played on Sunday at the Mercantile Cricket Association grounds. The Chief Guests at the match were Air Vice Marshal Ravi Arunthavanathan....

Full Implementation of the 13A: The Need for a Fresh Approach

The President has said that he is amenable to the full implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which means conceding land and police powers to the provinces.

The nation just received an electric shock

Just days ago the nation as a whole received a jolt, when it was announced the cost of power (electricity) was going to be raised by an average of 66%.

Remembering a remarkable personality on his 119th Birth Anniversary

Prof. C. C. de Silva was born on February 25, 1904. He was a member of an aristocratic family; his father was Dr W.H de Silva, who was the first Ceylonese Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in the field of Ophthalmology. His mother was a daughter of Sir Charles Henry de Soysa.

Bohra community gets new campus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently (10th February) inaugurated the new campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy known otherwise as Jamea.

SJB’S Social Market Economy; Only Salvation for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis continues to exacerbate. Decades of shortsighted policies and halfhearted reforms weakened our foundation.

Dr. Gamini presents his book THE EXTRA MILE

Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke (left) recently presented his book titled THE EXTRA MILE to his classmate at St. Josephs College,

Scramble to the ‘Scrabble Bash 2023’

The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation (LAF), which leads the campaign on behalf of persons affected by Dementia, will host its annual Scrabble competition once again on February 25 (Saturday).

Shivaratri: The most significant of all festivals

Shivaratri is celebrated every year with a lot of religious fervor and devotion. Devotees fast, make offerings on Shivling and stay awake all night to get the blessings of God Shiva.Unknown to most of the devotees the festival of Shivaratri holds the mystery to something most

A lady who lived life on her own terms

How do we say goodbye to our dearest friend and neighbour who left us in the sunset of her life. No matter how old we get,

Lack of proper National Policies led to economic deterioration

‘Direction Sri Lanka’, an organisation comprised of leading professionals from medical, legal and other fields has stressed the need of establishing an Independent National Planning Commission to formulate....

Constitutional provisions key to stability and sustainable peace -NPC

In the wake of Government Printer’s refusal to print ballot papers without payment, the National Peace Council has said that the Printers stance as “absurd” as “Both are State institutions and there could be no greater priority than sustaining the democratic process.”

Irked environmentalists demand venue change for ‘Deep Jungle fest’

Habarana, a biodiversity hotspot and a sensitive environment for elephants and other fauna and flora, has been chosen as the location for an event titled ‘Deep Jungle Fest’ and scheduled to be held from February 17-20....

Central Asia’s contemporary strategic issues and international cooperation

Even financial compensation has not lured Central Asian countries into accepting Afghan refugees. Central Asian countries remain closed....

Right of reply Allegations raised by former Justice Nanayakkara are baseless

It is with great concern that the legal profession has noted the unfounded allegations made against the Hon.

The Remarkable legacy of a priest in education!

It was Pope St. John XXIII of revered memory who once said, “Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age”,

Tamil National question; does it exist?

The talk about ‘full implementation of 13th A’ is in the air. Various articles appear arguing that 13th A should be fully implemented with land and police powers to meet the ‘aspirations’ of Tamils who have been under the ‘rule’ of the majority community after the British.