Mom donates portion of ‘liver’ in show of love

There is no limit to a mother’s love for her child. This was amply demonstrated when a 37-year-old mother from the remote North Western Province at Bakamuna in Elahara decided to donate half of her liver to her 15-year-old child; which is what was required to keep her offspring alive.

An endless cycle of learning and then passing on that knowledge

They say the best lessons are learnt outside the classroom! No, we’re not talking about bunking periods, but rather the polar opposite.

Lankan poet Sakina shares her journey with “My Poetic Place”

Sri Lankan poet and author Sakina Mohammed recently launched her book “MY POETIC PLACE :the journey to self discovery” published under The Jam Fruit Tree Publications on October 13. Taking into consideration the pandemic situation and the new norms, the Author Sakina Mohammed released her book by uploading a compilation of wishes on her social media accounts.

Is Buddhism Pessimistic

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion. Unlike many other religions it does not believe in a god or a creator. It is not only a religion...

Social Responsibility and Buddhism

The Buddha’s teachings are vast. One can apply them to almost every aspect of life. He taught people to overcome suffering....

D.S. Senanayake and The myth about defranchising the Indian labour

D.S. Senanayake, the first Head of the Government of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was the main architect of the Independence....

Young Sri Lankan invents pill manufacturing machine

For the first time in Sri Lanka inventor Kelum Wadasinghe has developed a machine that can manufacture medicine pills.

Soaring cost of living Govt.’s shortsighted economic strategies further inconveniencing public

Economic experts believe that ad hoc and piecemeal decisions will not help the economy

President’s green agriculture campaign co-opts private sector

But green agriculture has to go hand in hand with conservation of bio-diversity Agriculture is the backbone of the Sri Lankan economy accounting for a third of its GDP

Nutraceuticals designed to help cancer patients

Several nutraceuticals that can destroy cancer cells will be released to the market soon, says Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB). Dr. Samarakoon

State Literary Awards 2020: Call for qualitative literature

Will the upsurge of literary activity, as seen in the pre-pandemic year 2019, continue? The sixty seventh State Literary Awards.....

His jingles helped Singer electronics reach the ‘Zenith’

The untimely demise of Sunil Perera, versatile singer, musician, composer and entertainer brings back a flood of memories to Felicia Dean, former Managing Director of Zenith Advertising and her team who had associated very closely in the 90’s when Sunil, the best loved entertainer, was introduced as a brand ambassador for the first time to promote the Singer range of audio video.

He was a pioneer in modern cardiothoracic surgery

It was October 7. The time was about 6.00pm. There was call from one of my Senior House Officers. I responded thinking it would be about a patient under my care. However, what was conveyed to me was totally unexpected. It left me in complete disbelief when I heard that Dr.Y. K. M. Lahie MBBS, MS, FRCS, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon had passed away. After making inquiries the death was confirmed.

He was an exemplary dual citizen of high standing

Sunil Wijeratne passed away last October leaving many in deep sorrow and sadness, following a nasty fall in Kandy. He died in Zurich Switzerland,

She skillfully balanced all aspects of life

Dr. (Mrs.) Nallaperuma Arachchige Nandani Chintha Fernando was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Perera and the wife of late Dr. Malinga Fernando. To us, she was Dosthara Archchi, the eldest sister of our maternal grandmother, Mrs. Devika Fernando.

X-Press Pearl inferno : Environmentalists raise concerns on damage assessment process

Five months after the X-Press Pearl container vessel caught fire, Sri Lankan authorities are still taking snail-paced....

Dissecting the offence of murder

An intense emotional outrage may lead to a murder. Although it satisfies inbuilt rage of a person, are the consequences thought through?

The Curious Case of Rambo the Elephant of Uda Walawe

the sudden change in rambo’s behaviour is not typical and generally not seen commonly in wild elephants

President refreshes memories in Fort, Gajaba Regiment on Army Day

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s participation in the 72nd Army Day Anniversary celebration agenda at Anuradhapura, Saliyapura.....

SAVE Parakrama Samudra

This article is written based on information collated through consultations that were submitted as a technical report recently to Gotabaya.....

An introspective analysis of a scholar

Remembering Senator Azeez on his 110th birthday- 4th October 2021- brings memories of a great Muslim visionary. He was a great intellectual, an able administrator, an erudite scholar and an accomplished educationist whose multiple services to the nation and to the Muslim community in particular, are well documented.

AG’s Dept. makes clarification regarding its cadre

Re: “Spotlight on Attorney General’s Department and Public Service Commission”

An affable personality

Mr Palitha Ranasinghe was a source of pride to his kith and kin. The memories of him are still strong and precious and would always linger in our hearts till the end of time.

The demise of a dedicated science teacher

It’s hard to come to terms that Mrs. Y. Senaratne our dearly beloved former Science teacher has left this world after sacrificing most of her life to give her students at Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda a remarkable education.

Douglas Ladduwahetty and the Walawe Project

In 1971, the Ministry of Irrigation, Power and Highways decided to transfer all excess River Valleys Development Board employees at Gal Oya to Walawe.

Stop Child Cruelty Trust Launches: #JustANumber Child Protection Month to Increase Awareness on Child Rights

Taking a novel approach to commemorate Children’s Day, Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC) launched the ‘#JustANumber....

Zonta Club II donates Breast cushions to National Hospital

The Zonta Club II of Colombo, Mammo Care Group Members Ganga De Zilwa, Vidyani Hettigoda, Dr Mala Tudawe, President of....

Amanya Atukorale wins bronze medal at Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

Amanya Atukorale, a 14-year-old student of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, won the bronze medal at the recently held Queen’s....

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

British company John Beaufoy Publishing has published a significantly revised third edition of A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka.

Sujan Wickremaratchi: Appointed Vice Chairman West Sussex County Council

For the third time running Sujan Wickremaratchi - Conservative Party County Councillor for Haywards Heath Town in West Sussex....