NCCSL calls on government to act Responsibly

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka has issued a statement on the present national crisis, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to act empathetically and responsibly towards its citizens at this time of crises. The full statement is as follows: The National

Dr Gamini Goonetilleke: Experiences of being a surgeon in a war zone

How would it feel to be the only surgeon for a population of 260,000 people? How would it feel to be a surgeon who had access to only a X-ray machine and no monitors to monitor a vitals of a patient under anesthesia? How would it feel to be

Statement by the Church of Ceylon THE CURRENT POLITICAL CRISIS: THE NEED FOR DISCERNMENT

The Church of Ceylon has issued a statement on the current political crisis, urging the President and the Government to listen to the cries of the people of this country and fulfill their fundamental obligations as a responsible admin

Curfew and state of emergency Can suppressive measures silence people’s voice any further?

Darkness looms over the crisis-struck island nation as the public have begun a spate of protests across the island despite suppressive measures taken by the government. Since Thursday....

SL Protests continue despite curfew, ignites international response too

On April 3, Sri Lanka was supposed to see islandwide protests against the incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapakse, however the protests could not go ahead as planned due to the 36 hour curfew....

Asteroid named to honour University of Colombo

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially named an asteroid to honour the University of Colombo.

Top appointment for Ven. Dr. Sumanarathana Thera

The qualities of a Buddhist monk, as detailed by The Buddha is multifaceted. Among them are knowledge, discipline, depth and endurance – and Most Venerable Dr. Mambulgoda Sumanarathana Maha Thera, widely known as Doowa Podihamuduruwo, is a classic example for such qualities.

Nuland’s visit and the new diplomacy

The brief Colombo visit of US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland comes against a backdrop of a herculean power struggle between world powers, playing out on the world stage with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A beautiful evening of spiritual and secular renditions

Nothing could have been timelier than the launch of the World Interfaith Choral Ensemble.

Kandy’s mobile library celebrates 20 years

It is twenty years since the Kandy Municipal Council inaugurated the Mobile Library catering for the 23 wards within the Municipality limits.

Faculty of Medicine puts out commemorative coin

A circulation standard commemorative coin with a face value of Rs. 20 was issued as one of the events organised to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.

Can credit lines resolve present drug shortage?

As Sri Lanka plunges into a pitfall by the day more problems emerge in various sectors. Even though health officials continued to deny claims about an impending drug shortage, several state hospitals....

Creative Writing Competition – 2022

The English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka (EWC) invites entries for their annual literary competition of creative prose writing and poetry. Literary articles, reviews, short stories of up to 2,500 words and poems of 32 lines or less, are welcome. Two prose entries and not more than five poems could be submitted by a competitor. Entries sent should not have been published in a book/magazine/newspaper earlier.

Student, denied entry for exam, wins Rs. 1 mn for emotional distress after 21 years

In 2001, Thushari from Veyangoda Bandaranayake Madya Maha Vidyalaya was not permitted to sit for her GCE Advanced Level General English....

Where are all the women?

A new study by the United Nations Organisation’s arm UN Women found that Sri Lankan women are denied equal access....

An open letter to the President: Who led us to bankruptcy?

I read a very well articulated letter by a reader relating to the economy of the country, which is in shambles and near....

Leema Creations joins with VTA to provide free training

Leema Creations, the renowned and foremost interior solution provider and furniture manufacturer, joined forces with the Vocational....

50th Death Anniversary of Philip Gunawardena Philip, the Visionary Statesman

The trade unionist, humanitarian, the father of socialism in Sri Lanka, and scholar parliamentarian, Philip, as he was affectionately known, made use of the legislature under the Donoughmore Constitution to contribute with profundity in a noteworthy position as a chosen representative of the masses. It is indeed an extremely difficult task to justifiably summarize t

Sega Nagendra you were A colossus among men

To open my tribute to this colossus of a man – I quote from JACQUES BREL, the vows written on January 1,1968.

THE MUCH AWAITED CHORAL EVENT CROSS AND GLORY

A magnificent choral presentation commemorating the events of the Holy Week will take place on Sunday April 3 at the vast Fatima Church, Maradana, Colombo at 6.30 pm. Held under....

Find answers jointly through genuine discussions

Sharp increases in prices of basic commodities, accompanied by shortages, have severely impacted upon the standard of living of the general population and even prompted the government to call....

APC: just another gathering?

With the failure on the part of the government to find solutions to the current economic crisis and the anger among the masses over the crisis messing up and devastating their day-to-day life, the desperation among the leaders of the government is also increasingly visible.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Sri Lanka Housewives’ Association, Colombo to commemorate the occasion made a donation of dry provisions to the Lankadhara Society Elders’ Home at 95, W. A. Silva Mawatha, Wellawatte.

Mrs. Suneetha Nanayakkara completes 50 years at the Bar

In appreciation of the valuable contribution made to the legal profession, several senior lawyers who had completed the 50th year at the Bar were felicitated at a special function held by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka recently at the Hilton Hotel Colombo.

He lives forever among us

Eng. Douglas Wegiriya, 61 was an extra ordinary engineer and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Walkers Piling (Pvt) Ltd who passed away suddenly on March 18, 2022 in Canada.

A Bouquet of precious memories; Sprayed with an orphan’s ocean of tears

Amma Dora, the “Core”of my very existence left ten years ago, reducing my life to Ground Zero. Oh no, I wasn’t loved – but absolutely adored by my only affectionate guardian.

105 years of service to the nation

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA), the largest female youth movement in Sri Lanka marked 105 years of service to the nation on 21st March 2022.

‘CHANGE THE TIDE: Breaking the bias for a sustainable tomorrow’

Having recently landed in Sri Lanka, it’s hard to miss the beauty of this island nation. The smiling faces, the changing scenic environmental landscapes and a society rooted in culture and heritage.

Over 51% students face ragging in university, new study reveals

A new study found that at least 16.6% students are subjected to sexual harassments, as a result of ragging.

Rekindling hope and making dream a reality

The Tarana Foundation - a non-profit organisation founded by a group of friends to improve the quality of life via improved health,