Lockdown pinches government

Restriction of public mobility at national level is the ultimate choice mulled by the government. It remained hesitant to enforce such measures, but decided on them finally. Now, quarantine curfew is in force till next Monday. The national lockdown is pinching the government and the general public ferociously in economic terms. The economic situation, already battered by the previous restrictions, has been exacerbated now.

SLMA Donates 250 Pulse Oximeters

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) made an initial donation of 250 pulse oximeters for the use of COVID-19 patients in the Colombo...

Thai envoy hands over donation to Muay-Thai Association

On August 16, 2021, H.E. Poj Harnpol, Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to Sri Lanka, donated financial assistance to the Muay-Thai Association of Sri Lanka (MTASL) at the Muay-Thai gym in Narahenpita, Colombo. Asoka Jayarathna,

A passing away of a legend

I just got the news of the passing of the demise of the Legendary Singaporean investor S. P Tao the founder of the highly successful Shin Kwan Group, and the Chairman of Overseas Realty Ceylon PLC. S.P. Tao has passed away at the age of 105 in Nanjing, China..

A Tribute to Ven. Bhikkhuni Kusuma

Venerable Bhikkhuni, To you I am forever grateful, For showing me the way In your gentle, inimitable way.

A man of great determination

It was during my first-year vacation at the University of Peradeniya that I had the joy of meeting Lal at a Student Christian Movement Conference organized at Trinity College, Kandy by the very charismatic Chaplain, Lakshman Wickremasinghe. Lal brought his guitar with him. At the end of the conference fellowship, Lal, playing his guitar, sang the then-popular song, “Roses of Rio.”

New Trends in Celebrity Publicity Rights v. Copyright

There is an increasing trend in Copyright litigation in the west in the recent past relating to Copyright where paparazzi....

NMRA SHOVED UNDER ’CLOUD’ OF GLOOM

Intentionally or unintentionally losing vital data relating to the registration of drugs during a pandemic cannot be passed as a minor mistake.

Bishops make call to unite in fight against Covid

The Right Reverend Keerthisiri Fernando (Bishop of Kurunagala and The Presiding Bishop of Church of Ceylon) together with Right Reverend Dushantha Rodrigo (Bishop of Colombo) issuing a joint statement on August 24 state that the Christian community should be aware of the alarming covid situation in the country and take all measures to adhere to strict health guidelines.

A selfless man and philanthropist departs

It was with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing away of Hanif Abdeen on August 25. Born on April 17, 1968 Hanif had the opportunity to pursue his primary and secondary education at S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. At an early age he followed in his father’s footsteps administering the family business at Abdeen Jewellers.

Prof.Malavige to talk on COVID-19 and the way forward

The 16th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration will be delivered on August 30 (Monday) by Professor Neelika Malavige on the topic “The Covid-19 Pandemic: The way forward through impactful research,” according to a press release issued by The Alumni Association of University of Colombo.

He believed in taking care of orphans

Singha Weerasekera a renowned business personality and a philanthropist passed away at the age of 91 years on May 26, 2021.

Centennial Rose Spring of Legion of Mary

It is with rose by rose that the ‘Rosary’ we recite is composed of. It is with little roses that each Hail Mary we recite, that complies a great prayer of medication and invocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is Christo Centric Prayer called Rosary is made of. It is with fervent prayer of sacrifice and supplication of hundred years legacy that Legion of Mary Blossoms the season of Roses.

Wishma’s case taken up in the House

The Sri Lankan student, who died in a detention centre in Japan, Wishma Sandamali’s family believes that if the Sri Lankan Embassy officials in Japan had informed the family with regard to Wishma’s health condition beforehand, the family would have left no stone unturned to save her life.

The saga of the ‘Water Cutting Ceremony’

Indigenous medicines’ prevention mission against COVID

Sri Lanka boasts of a rich cultural heritage that includes indigenous medicine (Hela Wedakama) as one of its important elements. The centuries-old wisdom on healthcare and healing practices were documented on various texts in

Controversy surrounds New CMC development project

The Kollupitiya Market, which was one of the several development projects implemented in the Colombo City along with the Non –Aligned Summit in 1976, is at present the centre of controversy following a move to convert it into a mixed development project which includes a 40 storeyed building.

NCCSL urges protection of web journo Keerthi

Heads of Churches of The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) issuing a release states that it has taken notice of the recent arrest of Lanka E News Journalist Keerthi Ratnayake by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over the news attributed to him regarding an alleged attack on a foreign diplomatic mission in Colombo.

CSR urges sri lankans to join today’s black hartal

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks on churches and hotels killed 269 people leaving many maimed for life. But who is the mastermind behind these terror attacks?

Rifle shooter and rugby’s tanker falls silent

As a senior alumnus of Zahira College Colombo I am saddened to learn the demise of retired SSP Ibrahim Hamid on August 19.

Twins association marks 28 years

Womb mates or simply known as twins, born with a special bond towards each other which will never be destroyed or can be destroyed....

Dhamma webinar on poya day

An international Dhamma programme using zoom will be conducted by Bhante Sujato the cofounder of SuttaCentral....

Cinema: A local industry that is not an industry

“The cinema industry is not even a real industry in our country,” agreed all three guests who participated in a discussion on the future....

Mandatory vaccination cards : Working professionals, rights activists question rule by order

The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) recently announced that carrying the vaccination card will be made mandatory for people.....

Spotlight on Ragama Hospital: COVID shock for family as body goes missing

At a time when the country’s healthcare system has been inundated with daily admissions of COVID patients and a high mor

Success Colombo provides high flow oxygen system

Success Colombo recently established the high flow oxygen system at Kalawana Base Hospital. The members of Success Colombo, their relatives, friends and philanthropists readily donated Rs. 2,084,692.00, to complete this project. With the i

Vaccine queues and 1984 happening in 2021?

There is such a thing as being overtaken by events. This is what’s been happening to us since the beginning of August. Life has been....

THE UNSUNG HEROES OF TRINITY

The Colombo Branch of the Old Boys Association of Trinity College Kandy went back to School yet again! Trinity College....

EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future together

The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka’s first public interest organization working on environmental protection....

SLMA initiates helpline for COVID patients

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) reactivated the 247 Doc Call Service in collaboration with the Health Ministry, Suwaseriya...