Launching Lions Quest Educational Programme

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organisation with over 1.4 million members in over 200 countries and geographic areas.

St. Servatius College celebrates 125 years of service

In 1896, the children in the southern border of Sri Lanka along the Galle-Matara coastline received a gift from Belgian missionaries. This was an English medium school erected on a small plot of land on the banks of the Nilwala River in Pallimulla, Matara. 125 years later, this school, St. Servatius College, Galle, continues to educate and inspire the younger generations.

Reminiscing the life and times of a remarkable educator

Education is the foundation that prepares us for life. It instructs us, imparts knowledge, enriches our horizons and gives us the tools to go out into the world and be the best version of ourselves.

Remembering the services of a dedicated teacher

‘The righteous lead blameless lives: Blessed are their children after them’-(Proverbs 20:7)

“I Feel Like I’m Working 24/7 Now”

With the pandemic, working from home was introduced to every nook and corner of the world as workers in almost every field shifted into an online....

Friends of Manipay Hospital and Ride4Ceylon win legal battle

Friends of Manipay Hospital and their fundraising branch, Ride4Ceylon, have been victorious in their recent legal battle with a former....

Women for Freedom Initiative to prevent violence, abuse against women and children

I was beaten severely using wire and rods. My husband never stopped using drugs. He wanted to sell my land. Every time he got drugged, he would beat me and my children. I forgave him thinking about my children, but he continued to be more violent,” said a survivor of domestic violence on conditions of anonymity. This is one of the many

‘SEEDS’ When religions were used as weapons of chaos

‘SEEDS’ is a Sri Lankan movie inspired by real-life events featuring the war crimes,

Distribution of medicines by Sri Lanka China Society

Sri Lanka China Society has distributed Rs 5.2 M worth of essential medicines donated by China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development to needy hospitals in Sri Lanka,

God’s plans aren’t always what we expect

While working at a funeral firm, I have heard many eulogies and many speeches made by the friends and families of the deceased.

A crucial milestone in the development of Electric Vehicles in Sri Lanka

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining huge popularity in recent years, and numbers are expected to soar over the next decade. It is estimated...

Is China ignoring its demographic problems?

Chinese President Xi Jinping told the Communist Party Congress on the opening day that his government “will establish a policy ....

Sir Cyril de Zoysa: A Pioneer that united our motherland

People are born into the world and draw the breaths of human life. But not often are there people who depart leaving an impression....

Restoring the Gaur to Sri Lanka

The news item “India considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating ‘Indian bisons’” in the Daily Mirror recently (correctly) attributes this initiative.....

Sri Lanka’s worsening health crisis Medics blame stakeholders for delaying procurements, wastage of funds

The prevailing medicine shortage in the country has existed over the past few months and medical experts blame stakeholders in the medical sector for not taking the responsibility to rectify the matter. Patients have been severely inconvenienced as they cannot find drugs prescribed by doctors apart from the fact that they have to join long queues

Considering the benefits if Govt. restructures domestic debt

Domestic debt restructuring will provide a foundation for resetting of negatives

Deepavali: Let there be no power cut

Walking to the temple in the muddy lanes and tracks is not new. It somehow always rains on Deepavali Day. It has been like that....

DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL- DAWN OF A NEW LIFE

‘Deepam’ means ‘clay lamp’ and ‘avali’ means arranged in an order. Deepavali means ‘row of small oil lamps’ (clay oil lamps). Hence, the name....

A life of commitment in safeguarding the Atamasthanaya

Being the custodian of the Anuradhapura Atamasthanaya, one of the most sacred places of Buddhist worship in Sri Lanka,

The ‘master blaster’ of everyday life

Suresh Goonesekere would have turned 50 today,

An almsgiving in memory of Mr. Gilbert Dalpathadu

An alms giving was conducted recently in memory of Mr. Gilbert Dalpathadu who passed away, over seven year ago. This Alms Giving was organized by his three children namely, Dr. Gayan attached to the Family Health Bureau of the General Hospital Colombo, Rashan a Senior Banker at the Commercial Bank at Alutgama and Dilmini a graduate teacher at Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo.

Sinister mechanism to suppress protesters: CSM

The Supreme Court has ruled that this bill’s certain sections are inconsistent with the Constitution.-

Shehan Karunathilake is our first literary star

Shehan Karunathilake’s Man Booker Prize (for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida) couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s a boon for Sri Lankan literature and the best thing that could happen....

Spotight on dengue: Sri Lanka in tug-of-war when buying drugs through Indian Credit Line

Sri Lanka is on the brink of a major dengue catastrophe with a projected three-fold rise in cases from the first week of November once the rain ceases. Compounding the anti-dengue efforts currently....

Chinese Investment in Sea Cucumber Farm in Sri Lanka also a Threat to Indian Security?

Barrel-shaped Holothuroidea, commonly known as sea cucumbers are part of a larger animal group called echinoderms, which also contains starfish and sea urchins.

How Sri Lanka could prevent more of her children from becoming malnourished

To share or not to share? The Millennial Mom Question

It is every parent’s goal to provide a child with a safe and nurturing environment to grow in, with an added layer of vigilance....

Prof. Munasinghe delivers Keynote at IGCF 2022 in UAE

Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, 2021 Blue Planet Prize Laureate and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Peace,

Kandy Y.M.M.A celebrated International Children’s Day

Kandy Y.M.M.A Organised a grand International Children’s day event on October 2, 2022 at its association club house. Dr. Muzammil Cader, founder of Daffodils, made it even grander as Daffodils was his brain child.

The demise of a great teacher with a golden heart

It is sad to hear the passing away of Mrs. Soma Suriyaarachchi, former teacher of Ananda College, Colombo on July 11during the turbulent times we had in Sri Lanka. A lot of her friends, relations and students were unaware of her demise due to the state of the country and were un able to attend her funeral.