In The Best Interest of Every Child

“Over the years Sri Lanka has gone through many incidents that caused issues to children. As an example, the polio campaign, measles, whooping cough, tetanus and so on. It affected the lives of children but we were able to overcome that.”

Editors concerned over Personal Data Protection Bill

While acknowledging the need for a clearly defined and narrowly applicable law concerning the protection of personal data in Sri Lanka,

WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINES

Back in the olden days, women were confined at home to be a full-time housewife and their spouses were the single bread-winner....

How the power cuts have affected small and independent businesses

As multiple crises take root in Sri Lanka, the average citizen’s ability to make ends meet is becoming increasingly difficult. While power cuts.....

Staggering regime strains to negotiate uncertainty, people’s pressure

The failure to deliver on promises, defections and shortsighted decisions have led the country towards the edge of a precipice. Fuel shortages, soaring cost of living, irregular power outages and the fertiliser crisis have severely inconvenie

Denara Training Institute Empowering women to be independent

Denara Training Institute was established in October 2021 with a vision of training young women of all communities l

SLPA celebrates 67 years amid a rising threat to journalists

On February 08 this year, the Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA) celebrated its 67th Anniversary at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Former senior journalist and the present Media Minister....

Kalutara takes knowledge to plan for disasters

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has recently been successful in securing an innovation grant (30 million rupees) by working with the Kalutara District Secretariat.....

Ananda Nayake Thera appointed Chief Adhikarana

The Executive Committee (Karaka Sangha Sabha) of the Malwatte Chapter has appointed Ven Atapattukande Ananda Nayake Thera as the Chief Adhikarana Sanghanayake for Southern Sri Lanka coupled with the honorary title ‘Saddharma Keerthi Sri Dhammarathana Pragnatissa’.

Why Christians observe the ‘Blessed Season of Lent’

Lent is the period of forty days which come before Easter in the Christian Tradition. Beginning on Ash Wednesday (March 2), Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebration of Easter, commemorating the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ for us and for our salvation!

Remembering a legendary philanthropist

This year March 3 marks the 186th birth anniversary of the late Charles Henry de Soysa. He is a legendary figure in Sri Lanka.

Several events lined up to celebrate Peterite centenary

A Premier catholic school St. Peter’s College Colombo celebrated its 100th anniversary on January 18, 2022. In recognition of this milestone a Holy Mass and a Champagne Reception was organised by the Old Boys Union UK Branch at Westminster Cathedral, London on January 22.

An advocate for the poor and downtrodden

This article is penned to mark the 40th death anniversary of former Deputy Speaker Piyasena Tennakoon which fell on February 25.

THE MISSIONARY COMMITMENT OF THE OBLATES IN SRI LANKA DURING THE PAST 175 YEARS (1847 -2022)

On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the active missionary presence of the Oblates in Sri Lanka, it is good to remember and celebrate with joy the contribution of the Oblates (both foreign and local) have made (a) to keep alive the faith of the Catholics,

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS): World Thinking Day held on Feb 22

By completing the steps in 2022 Our World, Our Equal Future: The environment and gender equality activity pack, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world were able to understand....

Prevailing power crisis: Shortsighted decisions continue to ‘keep public in the dark’

Prolonged power outages have inconvenienced the public and especially those involved in professions that require electricity to carry out daily operations. From technicians.....

As happened in Sri Lanka: Ethnic wars polarize people

The issues such as the human rights situation in Sri Lanka might take a backseat this time at the ongoing 49th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as the situation....

TRIBUTE to ANIL TITTAWELLA PC

Anil Tittawella’s sudden passing away left a gaping vacuum in the field of law. As a brother, friend and mentor; this is our joint....

Philanthropist Charles De Soysa’s 186 Birth Anniversary

The commemoration of the 186th birth anniversary of the great Sri Lankan Philanthropist Charles Henry De Soysa (1936- 1890) will....

“Conflict between RUSSIA AND UKRAINE is directly affecting our aircraft serviceability” - Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana

The 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force falls today, with a series of activities underway to commemorate the event. In an interview....

Human trafficking and Gender-based violence in Sri Lanka

Most female homicide victims are killed by their intimate partners or other family members, according to UNODC, while women and....

India’s recipe for Ukrainian peace: Address security concerns of all parties

Today is Maha Shivarathri Shiva: Understanding that which is not

There are many gods in Hinduism. It is generally said to be 330 crores-that’s 3.3 billion. The crux of the issue is to see God in everything. The God or Bramman is one and seen as many life forms-countless forms, which is in a way saying

Sri Lankan CEO Iranthi raises USD 2.4 Mn for Finnish-based startup

Sri Lankan CEO Iranthi Gomes raises USD 2.4 Mn (almost LKR 500 Mn) for the Finnish-based startup to expand into new markets and introduce new technologies to their product range. Iranthi has....

THE GODFATHER..... 50 years

Living in Los Angeles in the 60s I attended the extension course on filmmaking at the University of Southern California. My major was Film Editing. During this time....

C + and sleeping one’s way to the top

Surath de Mel’s debut novel, Thee Ha Tha, was a shocker because of the blunt, unsentimental way in which it portrayed young love – not as homage to a shrine of romanticism but as a roller coaster....

Lecture on Indian literature

Under the title of The Scholarly Discourse on Indian Literature’ the second lecture will be held tomorrow (February 28) at 4 pm at the Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies [CCIS], University of Colombo....

Agm of peradeniya university alumni colombo chapter

The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya Colombo Chapter will be held on Sunday March 6, from 9.30 am -12.30 pm. Attendance....

World Interfaith Choral Ensemble launch at Shangri-la

World Renowned conductor Prof. Andre De Quadros will be in Sri Lanka to conduct the launch of the World Interfaith Choral Ensemble produced and directed in collaboration with Sondarie David Rodrigo, Manoj Sanjeewa and Francis D’ Almeida.

My father, my hero

February 27 marks my father’s 85th birthday, an auspicious anniversary of the birth of my father, my hero. Much has been said about the special bond between father and daughter and mother and son.