‘Dainties 2024’: Gastronomic success for dept of Tourism

The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka held ‘Dainties 2024’ the first ever National Level Culinary and Bartending Competition hosted by a university in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Leopard Day applause for efforts by conservationists to conserve an iconic species

Rapid urbanisation has posed considerable challenges to the balance of sensitive ecosystems and inhabitants.

World Ranger Day is today: Commemorating guardians of Sri Lanka’s natural resources

There are certain professions in this world that are only for the adventurous souls. The role of a wildlife ranger is a similar one. Unless for their passion for adventure and conservation, there’s no other driving factor that would keep them engaged in this profession. Living in harsh conditions with limited basic facilities such as power supply, water and poor reception, wildlife rangers are exposed to life-threatening situations on a daily bas

Precision medicine and the future of critical care in Sri Lanka

The Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists (4CS) recently held its inaugural scientific sessions on the theme ‘Precision medicine in critical care’, reflecting on the journey it has come thus far and the recent advances in this medical discipline.

“Odyssey 2” Art Exhibition by ‘The 2020 Group’

An art exhibition titled “Odyssey 2” featuring an impressive array of artwork created by ‘The 2020 Group’ will be on display at the ‘Karaliya’ Art Gallery, Kandy, August 9-11, from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm.

E-waste recycling programme producing gold faces obstacles

Since 2020, it’s been decided to implement a plan to recycle e-waste domestically rather than exporting it; with the goal of recovering its valuable metals.

From ‘minority’ in engineering to innovator in Artificial Intelligence

The 33rd annual Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration of Visakha Vidyalaya was held on July 23rd, featuring Prof. Shanika Karunasekara as this year’s orator.

SAARC Cultural Film Day ‘Vishka’ visits from the Maldives

Maldivian crime thriller ‘Vishka’ will be screened to mark the SAARC Film Day, on Wednesday (July 31) at 6 pm at Liberty Cinema, Colombo 3.

The Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech & Drama Kandy, Kurunegala & Matale Center Prize Giving

The Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech & Drama Kandy, Kurunegala & Matale Center Prize Giving

IMAX marvel brings movie magic

“IMAX is a good reason why you have to come out from the comfort of your living room and watch a movie in a movie theatre,” says Preetham Daniel - Vice President – Theatre Development at IMAX who was in Colombo for the opening of the first-ever IMAX theatre in Sri Lanka.

The 4th LKI Foreign Policy Forum LKI discusses ‘Debt Reform Outcome, Economic Diplomacy and Foreign Policy’

The 4th LKI Foreign Policy Forum, which highlighted the outcome of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring and its impact on economic diplomacy and foreign policy, was held on Thursday 11 July 2024 at Lighthouse Auditorium of Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI).

Pera Uni Alumni commemorates its late members

The Social and Welfare Sub-Committee of the Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya, (Colombo Chapter) offered an alms giving to the inmates of the Paramitha Elders home, 59/1, Wanawasala Road, Kelaniya on Friday 19th July, 2024.

W.H. SOLOMAN Remembering the First General Manager of the People’s Bank

Wilmir Heart Soloman who passed away on 11th May 1970 was the first general manager of the People’s bank.

A dramatist attempts to make a silent revolution

Scriptwriter, actor and drama director Sarath Dikkumbura has to think beyond the art circle and even entertain thoughts of concern expressed by close associates. Recently a close friend of his had said, “Sarath, you brought all the other drama directors to your show Kataragama Prema and dashed them on the ground”.

Accountability imperative for Sri Lanka’s recovery

Sri Lanka was once one of the most successful economies in South Asia, boasting a higher GDP per capita than any other sizable South Asian country.

46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting Global Heritage Conversation grabs attention

The following is a press release issued by the Indian High Commission in connection with the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee which is hosted by India.

Tarana Foundation’s Gift transforms lives: Sri Lanka’s first Hip Preservation Set brings hope to children

Lady Ridgeway Hospital has offered help to a mother during the process where her daughter is being diagnosed for an illness. The Restore Hope Project Co-Chair of Tarana Foundation, Ann Amaratunga, explained how the project was conceived when she took her daughter to the hospital.

MOH receives refrigerated trucks from UNICEF supported by government of Japan to boost immunisation services in SL

Ministry of Health has received nine refrigerated trucks procured by UNICEF, funded by the Japanese government to further improve the delivery system of vaccines to all children across Sri Lanka.

Merrill J: Fernando A Friendship Remembered

My earliest recollections of Merrill are of his consulting me at the Ratnam Private Hospital when I was a young and energetic surgeon.

Postal stamp to commemorate Gangodawila Soma Thera

The Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts, Postal Headquarters, Colombo, recently issued a new postage stamp in the denomination of Rs. 50.00 to commemorate the Most Venerable Gangodawila Soma Thera.

Sri Lanka seeks all foreign manuscripts to complete chronicled history

A version of the Maha vansha has surfaced in Germany and it is alleged to have been written by the priests of ‘Uththaramaha....

Six Rotary Clubs join forces: ‘SERVICE through ENTERTAINMENT’, a fundraiser for LRH

Rotary for Little Hearts ‘SERVICE through ENTERTAINMENT’ Rotarians are extraordinary people of action, turning....

Prof. Karunasekara to talk on AI at Pulimood oration

“The 33rd Pulimood Memorial Oration” will take place on Tuesday, July 23, from 5:15 pm onward at the Jeremias Dias....

Life on a powder keg

Paradise can be a fragile thing. In Vakarai, a Sri Lankan village where turquoise water laps against pristine beaches....

boasters in politics and American Trump

European countries are supposed to hold parliamentary and presidential elections before the end of 2024. Sri Lanka too is preparing....

Significance of ‘Esala Maha Poya’

The significant ‘Esala Maha Poya’ falls in the month of July. Beginning from the month of January, 12 monthly full moon days are named as: Duruthu, Nawam, Medin, Bak, Vesak, Poson, Esala, Nikini, Binara, Vap, Ile, and Unduwap respectively. Buddhist devotees signify ‘Esala Maha Poya’, almost in per ‘Vesak’ and ‘Poson’ due to its multifaceted values. Firstly, on an Esala Poya upon the pleading of Maha Brahmma and the host of Thusita world deities,

Pulimood Memorial Oration of Visakha on July 23

The 33rd annual Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration of Visakha Vidyalaya will be held on July 23 at 5.15 p.m. at the Jeremias Dias Hall at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 5. The oration will be delivered by Prof. Shanika Karunasekara, Deputy Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Melbourne, Australia. The theme of the oration will be ‘Artificial Intelligence: The Dream, Nightmare and the Reality’

Empowering Green Entrepreneurs Sri Lanka’s ambitious initiative for mangrove restoration

Sri Lanka is embarking on an innovative journey to fuse environmental conservation with economic development through the ‘Green Entrepreneurs for Mangroves in Sri Lanka’ (GEMS) programme. This initiative, collaboratively driven by the Initiative for Livelihood Education and Development (iLEAD) International Academy, Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) and Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry

Former Aussie Premier Morrison here for Human Capital Summit 2024

Former Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison and Mrs. Jenny Morrison were welcomed on arrival in Sri Lanka yesterday (July 17). Morrison is a distinguished invitee who will attend the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 which will be held at Temple Trees on July 18 (today). The Summit will be inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Morrison is scheduled to attend several other business and corporate events to discuss trade and investm

A rosy picture but uncertain future

I refer to your excellent editorial of July 3rd which exhibits courage and honesty in exposing the objective reality hanging over our country. Referring to the debt-restructuring agreement signed by the government with Paris Club, and India and China you refer to the dawn of some breathing space to pay our loans and a sigh of relief for the government in its ability now to provide essential services to the people as well as the opportunity to def