Mercenaries at the gates

The new President Ranil Wickremesinghe faced condemnation by the international community as well as by internal actors including the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka,

Sinha Raja’s jumbo dress: Playing dressmaker to the elephants

Stitching the dress for Sinha Raja, the sub leader of the elephant troop at the Dalada Maligawa, is a dream come true for Sasanka....

Lester Fonseka: Tribute to a gentleman par excellence

The Passing away of the legendry Lester Fonseka, a gentleman of great credit and renown, left a huge void which can be never....

The Extra Mile: Memories of a fulfilling experience during the civil war

In 1982, finding himself in Polonnaruwa, in a remote corner of the North Central Province, far from the bustling city of London, the young.....

Youth Music Competition 2022: Uncovering a National Musical Journey

Music is the ultimate escape from reality: it has the unrivalled ability to transform a gloomy mood into a joyful one in a matte

A drama that probes on human weakness, chauvinism and phobias

Rajitha Dissanayake’s new play Juli Mase Dawasak (A Day in July) starts with a familiar setting; the drawing room of a middle class house with a couple in it.

Bus route 155 virtually abandoned

It is now plainly evident that the Western Province Transport Authorities have virtually abandoned their responsibility to keep alive the life line and the main artery of public transport for the people of Colombo North,

He was a businessman with a heart of gold

Born on August 1, 1930 to the affluent family of Mudaliyar Peter Paul Weerasekera and Dona Francina Jayakody, of Dambuwa Walawwa, in Yakkala, Gampaha, the baby boy was named Jagathsingha Chandrawansa Weerasekera, by the first global Buddhist missionary Anagarika Dharmapala.

A loving husband, father and grandfather

Precious memories of you will be with us forever. You will be missed and fondly remembered on your 22nd death anniversary- which falls on August 8- by your wife, children, in laws and grandchildren.

Standing against State Repression

Many including human rights defenders have heavily criticized the Parliament for approving the extension of the State of Emergency....

WNPS Leopard Day 2022: How Sri Lanka benefits from ecological and economical roles of leopards

The Sri Lankan leopard is an iconic species that adds more vibrance to the ecological diversity in the country. It plays many roles....

Women leaders, women’s voices: the need for substantive representation

There’s never been a better time to push for young women leaders in Sri Lanka like the present as we stand at the crossroads of re-thinking.....

Death of Barana: Illegal electrocution poses risk on future generations of Sri Lanka’s elephants

Conservationists and elephant lovers shed tears when the mysterious death of Barana, an iconic tusker that frequented the Kala Wewa....

President Wickramasinghe, the current Pohottuwa Government and the way forward

A group comprising academics, human rights activists and clergy issuing a statement has condemned the brutal military attack on peaceful protesters on July 22. The following is the statement.

In appreciation of a father’s love

My beloved father symbolised unconditional love and showered rays of blessings over me which illuminated my path in life.

Sri Lankan exporters to face tough access to Germany unless HR, sustainability standards met

Sri Lankan exporters are bound to face tough rules when accessing the German market next year onwards because of the new....

Govt. re-recommends COVID-19 regulations: Medics, legal experts warn of vaccine expiry dates and injuries

The public has once again been advised to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID; especially after two COVID-related deaths....

An open letter to US Ambassador Julie J. Chung

On April 2, 2022 you tweeted “Sri Lankans have a right to protest peacefully–essential for democratic expression. I am watching the situation closely, and hope the coming days bring restraint from all sides, as well as much needed economic stability and relief for those suffering”

It was a long journey for Romesh de Silva PC

Attached here is the induction speech that was made by Prof. N Sampath Punchihewa, the Dean Faculty of Law University of Colombo, yesterday at the induction ceremony held at BMICH.

8-year-old grave sexual abuse victim gets justice after 18 years

In Palawela Udaniriella, an 8-year-old girl became the victim of Grave Sexual Abuse committed by no stranger, but by her grandfather’s brother,

Right to Education prevails for rejected university applicant

Malik Sachinthana’s dreams of becoming a lawyer were shattered when his application to enter a university was rejected by the University Grants Commission despite obtaining a Z score well above the required minimum.

Covid makes a comeback!

These questions have been buzzing in our heads over the past few weeks as health authorities warned of several types of contagious....

July 22 attacks and future of Aragalaya : Can the Aragalaya survive amidst suppressive measures by the state?

Having achieved its primary objective of ousting an Executive President- who couldn’t deliver his promises- the protesters at the Galle Face Green decided to withdraw from the Presidential Secretariat and Gate Zero on July

Mahi, a pioneer who passionately believed in solar energy for Sri Lanka

Though my brother B. A. Mahipala had been terminally ill for some time, and I was expecting him to leave us soon, I received the news of his passing away with shock and sadness. For both of us, it has been a long journey spannin

Indi Raja named as Lead Tusker of the Sri Dalada Maligawa

Indi Raja the strapper of a Majestic Tusker bridged the gap of peace between Sri Lanka and India at a crucial time and now the untold story of this Tusker is related to the Daily Mirror. This Tusker....

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY - 25 JULY 2022: R. RAJAMAHENDRAN

At the end of last July, I got the news that Mr R.Rajamahendran had passed away. My immediate reaction was one of sadness that my former Chairman who was one of my mentors was no longer there....

RTD. SSP M.F. NOORDEEN (1940-2022): FEATHER IN THE HAT OF SRI LANKA POLICE

Words continue to fail me ever since I lost the grip of our amiable companionship on the fateful and dreary night of June 21st when you peacefully breathed your last kake (grandfather). Your brave hands....

A mobile-based early warning and risk-sharing system for Kalutara District

With inflation above 40%, the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is undoubtedly the main focus in the country despite the potential.....

Knowing Genetics of Inheritance to Impact Change: Celebrating the Bicentenary of Gregor Mendel’s Birth

Gregor Johann Mendel, the ‘father of modern genetics’ was born 200 years ago on July 20, 1822. Scientists have advanced in genetics....

Wednesday’s Parliament Vote: If the new president is not to become a source of instability

Like every other fallen autocrat, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the 8th executive president of Sri Lanka fled the country in the dead....