He was an erudite scholar and researcher

I am delighted to pen a few words about Prof. C.C De Silva, a great medical luminary, to pay tribute on his birthday which fell on February 25. He was a Colossus in the field of Paediatrics in that era.

Old Bens’ SC AGM on March 12

Members of the Old Benedictines’ Sports Club are hereby informed that the Annual General Meeting of the of the Club for the years 2020 and 2021 will be held on March 12 (Saturday) at 06.45pm at the Clubhouse.

Fondly remembering a man with a lion heart

The demise of our longstanding beloved friend and Senior Old Boy Fauzul Khalid creates an irreplaceable void which is strongly felt amongst the Old Boys of Isipathana College both young and old.

Pera Alumni support covid response efforts

The Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya- Colombo Chapter is one of the most active University Alumni in Sri Lanka. Its passion....

An artist who believed in ‘different strokes’

Artist Jagath Kodithuwakku’s passing away on February 19 (Saturday) created a huge void in the arts scene in Sri Lanka. He was 56 years old at the time of death and was being taken care of by medical experts in a home for mentally challenged people, in Negombo. Family sources said that Jagath was put in a mental home because that would enable him to take his medicines at the proper time.

Today marks the 136th Birth Anniversary of D.R Wijewardene: D.R Wijewardene conducted affairs with truth, honesty and courage

A short address made by the Late President J.R. Jayewardene on the occasion of the presentation of the ‘D.R. Wijewardene Memorial Award’ for the best....

Nothing fair about fairness products

Many studies conducted in the recent past in Sri Lanka revealed that school-going children- as young as 13 -used fairness creams....

Blind Ashoka appeals to donors

Wathukarage Ashoka Thilakaratna (33) lives in Pussathota Gramaniladhari division in Waligepola Pradeshiya....

Laudetur Franciscus A Book Felicitating the Life and Works of Francis D’Almeida is Out!

We live in an era where the word gratitude is eroding from society especially, the young. This book has been carefully curated by young Avishka Mario Senewiratne to felicitate a legend....

The Story of Joa the African Elephant

Joa was probably born in 1992, and was brought to the Dehiwela Zoo in 1995. He was a 3 year old African Bush (or Savannah) elephant. There are two sub species of African elephants, the Forest....

EQUAL GROUND Launches Abhimani Queer Film Festival 2022 with ‘Funny Boy’

EQUAL GROUND, together with the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka, will hold the Abhimani Queer Film Festival 2022, with a special screening of Deepa Mehta’s critically acclaimed film....

How Covid made lawyers adapt and endure

“The legal profession was once again faced with circumstances most compelling and challenging and this time in ways yet unknown not only to us in Sri Lanka, but on a global scale, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the year 2020,” said Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando opening the recently held 22nd National Law Conference 9NLC.

An icon of gentleness and courage

When I heard from our classmate Mohan Salgadoe that Athula Kahandaliyanage had passed away I was shocked! Though he was not in the best of health his death came as a surprise.

Philanthropists bat for the less affluent

According to Sri Lanka China Society President Jinith de Silva this society is highly appreciative of the stand taken by the Amity Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy to help the poorest of the poor children living in Sri Lanka who were badly affected by the fallout of Covid 19, Pandemic in 2020- 2021.

Sri Lanka is a country that violated its Constitution since Independence: - Victor Ivan

The attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence and the arrest of Shehan Malaka Gamage, a social media activist who raised concerns regarding the Easter Sunday attack, within a span....

Is PTA worth losing GSP concessions?

Daily Mirror yesterday reported that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had directed the police not to use the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) as a shortcut but only if there are clear links to terrorism. Foreign Minister....

SERVE to the fore Empowering women to grow with confidence

Civil society run social service organizations render an often silent service yet with tremendous impact; empowering and changing lives of marginalised children and families. Today we highlight SERVE...

Ceypetco’s petrol bunk

As the government struggles to meet the country’s fuel requirements, concerns among users of motor vehicles have grown over the quality of Sri Lanka’s existing fuel stocks. Unverified....

6 in 7 people worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, new report suggests

A recent report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) found that global development progress does not automatically lead to a greater sense of security. New data and analysis....

Majestic Navam Perahera: Why Nawam Perahera stands tall

The Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Raja Maha Viharaya is of special significance to all irrespective of religious or racial differences....

The blameless and happy life for modern times

As I am writing this article the world is ageing. All of us are ageing. What is important is how we live- making the most of our lives.....

Path to deliverance from suffering

Gautama Buddha declared ‘the world is established on suffering and is founded on suffering’ (Dukke loko patititthhito). All problems.....

Where is the Sri Lankan cartoon and animation industry heading to?

From Dr. Dolittle to Tintin, ThunderCats to He-Man, and the Ninja Turtles to Scooby-Doo, Sri Lankans of all ages would recall fondly....

Children’s mental health should be top priority for Sri Lankan educators and parents

A seventeen year old boy from Dambulla had taken his own life on Tuesday (February 14). His distress over a love affair is suspected....

Colombo University Alumni reaches 40 years

The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo which is the apex Alumni Body of the University of Colombo completes 40 years this year since its formation in 1982. The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was a special initiative of the Vice Chancellor at the time, Professor Stanley Wijesundera who believed that a formalized Alumni Body was essential for the University of Colombo. Given Professor Stanley Wijesundera’s interes

Sisilagni: A portrait of the radical as a young man

Ananda Gunathilake’s debut novel‘ Sisilagni’ is based on events dating from the 1960s to 1971, and can be called historical fiction. Even what happened yesterday is history, and material for the discerning writer to unravel a story from the confusin

Book Review: ‘I Faced It All’ by K.C. Logeswaran From the Notebook of a public servant

“I faced it all” is the autobiography of KC Logeswaran (Logesh to us), one of the most senior and prominent public servants, a famous district administrator, who faced the travails of terror, subtle operator privatizing the telecom industry, Secretary-Ministry of Telecom/ Media, Secretary-Police Commission and Ambassador in South Korea, Governor-West and Wayamba Provinces

Pathum Uyana steps into its 12th year of service

The Pathum Uyana Centre of the Mother Charitable Foundation (MCF) steps into its 12th year of serving children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Having commenced operations...

10-year-old falls prey to faith healing practices: The dark side of choosing faith over science

The death of a 10-year-old Maleesha Dulakshana sent waves of shock, anger and sympathy among most Sri Lankans but reality is such that many segments of society have largely been blinded by false....

Scrabble Bash 2022 on February 26

“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, is the theme for 2022, promoted by the Dementia community around the globe. Conversations on this theme will challenge stigma, provide information and lead to action and support for persons with dementia and their caregivers.