The driving force of Colonial Ceylon’s temperance movement

A nation that conquers another is never motivated by the love for the vanquished, but rather by the profitability for the victor. The march of Colonialism may have brought about benefits to a subjugated nation, but they are not deliberately done for the love of the masses, but are results of the scraps that fall from the table of the Colonial masters in their pursuit of economic advancement.

ON THE ‘PASSING AWAY’ OF ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU

‘Blessed are the peace-makers; for they shall be called the Children of God’ – St. Matt. 5:9

The admired captain who navigated Loyola College to greatness

‘No matter the seas, it is the skill and efforts of the captain that would ensure the safe sail towards the harbour’. That is exactly what Loyola College, Daluwakotuwa experienced under its beloved current Rector Rev. Fr. Sudath Gunetileke who is to bid farewell to the college he loved so dearly, in the very near future.

The Cuban Revolution Forges Ahead (1959-2022)

January 1 is celebrated in Cuba as the day of liberation. This year marks 63 years of the founding of the revolutionary government of Cuba by its historic leader Fidel Castro Ruz. The previous military ruler Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba on Dec 31, 1958.

Victorious personality in generosity

Deshabandu Alec Robertson was a well reputed and respected personality who passed away 20 years ago. Although he was a descendent of Eurasian community, he naturalized to the Sri Lankan culture which was enriched with Buddhist philosophy.

A FRIEND ACROSS ONLY ONCE IN A LIFETIME

It is almost four years since my dearest friend left us on September 4, 2018, leaving a void that cannot be filled. His voice still resonates in our ears and that infectious smile he always had still feels he is so near. I am now beginning to wonder whether the Almighty took him away from us.

STATEMENT BY CHURCH OF CEYLON ON THE DEMISE OF ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU: A paradigm of courage, class and character

It is with great sadness that we hear of the news of the demise of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop....

Let’s save a tree for Colombo

On 20th December 2021, the Royal Thai Embassy in collobaration with the Colombo Municipal Council organized a Tree Planting....

A message for parents

The use of illicit or illegal drugs or alcohol is known as substance use and the use of medicinal drugs for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts is defined as substance abuse.

Latest on the worldwide spread of the Coronavirus

Rising cases, along with bad weather, caused airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights on Monday, and the spread of the Omicron variant prompted the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert to suggest the government consider mandating vaccines for domestic flights.

Teacher Training College of Fine Arts Moves to convert historic institute to a school

Mampitiye Dissave, who gifted two tuskers to the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Malgawa), has a lineage from the time of King Narendrasinghe. He is a direct descendent of Mampitiye Duggana Unnanse- a Yakkadoli of King Kirthi Sri Raja

National Art Gallery to reopen in 2022 Preserving brush strokes for posterity

Sri Lanka’s National Art Gallery closed its doors to the public in 2013, much to the dismay of contemporary artists and art lovers in the country. But ending its period of dormancy, this national asset, housing collections of versatile artists including Ge

Child Protection Alliance inaugurated Determined to hold authorities accountable

Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC) has initiated the formation of Sri Lanka’s first Child-Protection Alliance (CPA) of credible organizations passionately committed to protecting and promoting the rights....

Dr Mahesh Rajasuriya launches his second book: Understanding intimacy in a practical manner

Love is a magical feeling. They say they feel butterflies in the stomach when they knew that they have met their perfect partner. But after some time, this magic dies down in the face...

amidst a political crisis

The circumstances which surrounded the very first Christmas can teach us the art of expressing our joy with songs and psalms, with carols and chants, even in the midst of socio-political uncertainties that beset our nation.

through ‘Silence’ to ‘Holiness’…!

‘Silent Night…’ is surely one of the most famous and beloved Christmas carols in the world today. The title of this popular carol is not based on any expressed detail of the Christmas story found in the Holy Bible.

A King of Love and a Prince of Peace

“And the word was made flesh, and He pitched his tent among us’ The glory of the only Son coming from the Father fullness of truth and loving kindness”

People felt that God was with them during his reign in the 700s BC

“For a child is born to us, a son is given us”- (Isaiah 9,5) Introduction:

Remembering a committed educationist

The late Mrs.Sagunthala Jaganathan was the second daughter of Crown Proctor the late Sambanthar Nataraja and late Ganthimathi Nataraja. She had three male siblings and three female siblings. She lost her mother at a very young age, yet she and all of her siblings reached the highest level in their educational careers and proved their outstanding achievements.

Dissects many aspects of constitutional making

Sri Lanka presently appears to be at an important crossroads in the sphere of constitutional reform and law, given that there is an impending Draft of a New Constitution being formulated by the Government. However, the irony is that this crossroads is a situation that Sri Lankans have had to keep revisiting frequently in its post-independence history which also poses a question on whether we keep taking a wrong direction time and again.

A Prophecy and Decree made: Mary and Joseph trek 110.92 km from Nazareth to Bethlehem

MARY shifted her weight uncomfortably atop the little beast of burden. She had been riding for hours. Just ahead, Joseph walked....

Confusion over foreign ship anchored off Batticaloa coast

In a recent Tweet, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam questioned authorities regarding a ship....

chinese Ambassador’s cordial visit to the Northern Province

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong paid a visit to the Northern region of Sri Lanka from December 15 to 17, the Chinese Embassy....

Minister Sarath Weerasekera visits UAE: Sri Lanka to sign Security Cooperation Agreement with the UAE

Sri Lanka and the UAE discussed enhancing security cooperation in Abu Dhabi during the recent visit by Sri Lankan Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Rtd) Dr Sarath Weerasekera. The Minister.....

Today’s children are future world leaders: Protecting tomorrow’s leaders is a cardinal responsibility

Following are excerpts from an email interview the writer conducted with Dr. Tush Wickrmanayaka, Founder Chairperson of the Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC) who was recently recognized....

Scouting helps build self confidence and discipline

The Scout Movement is a voluntary, non-political education movement that has been established to contribute to the development of youth. Established by an Act passed in Parliament, the Movement....

Lankan Bhikkunis spread the Bhikkuni Order far and wide

Sanghamitta Theri crossed the seas unheard of for a woman at the time and arrived in Sri Lanka on a Unduwap Poya Day in the third century BCE to establish the Bhikkuni Order. With it she set the pace to elevate the status of Lankan women leading them to literacy, emancipation and the directions of teaching methods of the Doctrine even inspiring bhikkunis to undertake dangerous overseas journeys to establish the Bhikkuni Sasana in foreign lands.

Nalanda loses its most valued curator

The visiting teams may have struggled on Nalanda Turf, but it has been always a delight for Nalandains to play on a wicket prepared by one of the best in the subject Edwin Syneris: The evergreen Nalanda groundsman. It is heartbreaking to hear about his demise.

Let’s salute veteran journo Upali with a sheaf of betel

Kularatna Bulathgama (Upali), a veteran Journalist, celebrated his 93rd birthday this year.

Interesting facts about the first Dagaba in Sri Lanka

Mahaweli Ganga which flows wild and fast from the plains of the central hills moves slowly and calmly through the plains of Bandanna where the country’s earliest dagaba, Miyuguna seya or Mahiyangana chetiya is situated. The Pali term for Bintenna is Mahiyangana which is Miyuguna in Sinhalese. Hence, Bintenna, Mahiyangana and Miyuguna are names used to identify the same place where the famous dagaba stands. At present Mahiyangana is a sacred place