Claiming compensation for X-Press Pearl inferno : Can the existing legal framework do justice?

Successive governments have carried out massive propaganda campaigns to promote Sri Lanka as a maritime hub.

Vaccine roll-out takes ugly turn in Sri Lanka

Frustration is growing among as many as 600,000 Sri Lankans awaiting the second dose of their AstraZeneca vaccine.

X-Press Pearl Controversy : Can SL stop marine disaster going from bad to worse?

SL is not even a party to the HNS Convention (1996)

The 2020 Gratiaen Shortlist: Between A Mind Game and Restless Rust

On the evening of April 5, the shortlist of the 28th Gratiaen Prize was announced by judges Ashok Ferrey, Mahendran Thiruvarangan, and Victoria Walker.

People Power funds first-ever Covid ward at Panadura Base Hospital

Panadura is a bustling southern coastal town with a population of about 265,700. She feeds many peripheral smaller towns...

Protect the lay character of Kithu-Dana-Pubuduwa

On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Kithu-Dana-Pubuduwa, I too wish to pen a few lines, congratulating Fr. Oscar Abayaratne, the Founder of this charismatic Movement in Sri Lanka and its members for keeping alive the spirit of renewal in the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka.

The Regent Style of “Service Above Self”

2021 presented its fair share of challenges, complications and disappointments to every entity on this planet. The hope of a Pandemic-free future, barely within grasp, was quickly disregarded with the spread of an evolved variant which ran rampant without warning.

Coalescing a family treasure

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing away of our dear Aunty Rita.

He had an immeasurable capacity for hard work

The earth, as Pundit Nehru penned in his book, ‘The Discovery of India’, is less than a spec of dust in this vast, expansive and more than thirteen billion year-old universe.

Can SL waters recover from impending pollution?

Sri Lankan waters have been cast with an evil spell. As one of the most frequently used maritime routes, the Indian Ocean is likely to witness more maritime emergencies in time to come.

Pre-eminent virtues for gaining supreme enlightenment

Bodhisattas, aspirants of Buddhahood practice ten transcendent virtues – crossing over ordinances-for gaining supreme enlightenment –Sammasambodhi. In Pali they are called Parami and in Sinhala we refer to them as Dasa Paramita.

Buddha was an incomparable teacher

“Monks, there is one person arising in the world who is unique, without a peer, without counterpart, incomparable, unequaled, matchless, unrivalled, the best of humans.

Pandemic no hindrance to realise spirit of Vesak

With the blissful feeling of Vesak in the air Buddhists are concerned whether they are able to realise the spiritual meaning....

In praise of good parenting and a tribute

Vesak is a very significant day for all Buddhists. It is the day Gautama Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away.

 Vesak Full Moon Day 2565 (2021) - The three events that changed the world

The Vesak full moon day glorifies the three significant events of the life of Prince Siddhartha. Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born on Vesak full moon day.....

IMPERMANENCE AND SUFFERING In Buddhism

Coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the concept of Impermanence (Annicca) propounded by the Lord Buddha.

Chinese elevated above national languages in Sri Lanka?

State Minister Vidura Wickramanayka said that omitting Tamil in the plaque violated the official language policy in Sri Lanka

The unsolved murder of Maiylvaganam Nimalarajan

There were no vehicles to take him to the hospital due to the curfew imposed in Jaffna; by the time the land master reached the OLR church Jaffna, he had succumbed to his injuries

‘Chittavimuttha’ by Ven. Sugathasiri Thera launched

‘’ Chittavimutta ‘’ is the first book by Ven.Tissamaharama Sugathasiri Thera. The Ven. Sugathasiri Thera, who completed his Bachelors and Masters at the University of Kelaniya, selects a timely and interesti

Death of former Audit Superintendent Lalith Ambanwela Distinguished Public officer suffers Acid attack for carrying out his duty

The case drew publicity on how a core of ‘crookish ‘ public servants defrauded millions of government funds

All For One And One For All International Day for Biological Diversity 2021

Human activity continues to put immense pressure on the planet, leading to crises like COVID-19, climate change and mass extinctions becoming more evident. Business as usual is not an option anymore. It has become vital that we work with - and

Exploitation in garment factories; Rights groups claim 'It’s outright slavery at the FTZ'

The Asia-Pacific region has been termed the ‘clothing factory of the world’ as it accounts for 60 percent of the world’s total apparel exports according to statistics compiled by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The garment s

“Speaker in You” programme to commence on May 26

‘Speaker In You’ programme focuses on improving public speaking and presentation skills of corporate executives and higher

Hi-tech support helps Sri Lanka’s farmers navigate the climate crisis

Around 100 farmers in the north central province of Sri Lanka have recently received insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain.

Kingswood turns 130 years

Kingswood College - a College Par Excellence stepped into one hundred and thirty years on 4th May 2021, founded by a journalist and Historian....

Today is the golden jubilee of the Kithu Dana Pubuduwa

My association with the Catholic Charismatic Movement in Sri Lanka, better known as the Kithu-dana-pubuduva (hence forward KDP), started with a rather bitter experience of antagonism, and its metamorphosis into one of close collaboration with its Founder is inexplicable without referring to the Power invoked by this movement: the Holy Spirit.

Sri Lanka’s journey with Africa

Statements on strengthening Sri Lanka’s relations with Africa are often diplomatic niceties or knee-jerk reactions to the challenges of UNHRC resolutions.

Felicitas Appathurai places wreath representing SL Community

Felicitas Appathurai (AKA Girla), aged 97, was nominated by Roderick Hillikerto to be given the honour of placing a wreath representing the Sri Lankan Community at the 2021 Dawn Service held at the Alfred Square Cenotaph Parramatta on Sunday, 25 April, 2021. What an honour it was!!! She did a great job witnessed by a crowd of approximately 1,000 and family.

“Safe Circles” a tool for social distancing to combat COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

Social distancing has proven to be the ultimate saviour in the current COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a time tested and reliable mechanism....

NEW INNOCENCE LOST : EMOTIONAL HEALING FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE

ART THERAPY PRACTITIONER, PRISCILLA CAREN ANANDAPPA, FOUNDER : THE SECRET GARDEN, in conversation with Shanthi Wijesinghe.....