Passara bus accident: Trading accusations on road to investigation

Those with a skewed walk habitually check if we are walking straight,” read the slogan detached from the Lunugala-Colombo bus....

Community Health Symposium - Morawaka Estate community embraces change for health

Two years ago, communities in the small tea estate sector in Morawaka were introduced to several Health Promotion approaches. This was an initiative by the Health Promotion Department at the University of Rajarata. What resulte

Reconsider overbroad laws targeting Muslim community and democracy at large; NPC

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on the government to reconsider three recently proposed laws as they are overbroad and not in keeping with the ethos of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and plural society that Sri Lanka truly is. The full statement is as follows; The country is facing

DS Senanayake’s 69th death anniversary today: Our roots are in the fields: DS

Energy, education and wisdom

There are few things nobler than teaching children the necessary skills and inculcating in them the values that will make them useful and responsible citizens.

AGM via Zoom at Pera Agri Faculty

The 32nd Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya (AAUP) Annual General Meeting will be held on March 27 at 9.00 a.m. in person.....

Environmental groups determined to march forward amidst hurdles

A section of Sri Lanka’s nature-loving fraternity gathered at the Vihara Mahadevi Park last Friday to express their concerns concerning the ongoing....

A story of excellence in education and values

An inexplicable joy fills my heart in penning down thoughts on the ‘Hall of Fame’ educational institute in our motherland St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10.

He had character and led with example

The name of Gamini Dissanayake is an indelible mark in Sri Lankan politics. This statement is issued to mark the 79th Birthday of the late politician who marked a turning point in national politics.

SLPI submits media regulations to media minister

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituents and affiliated organizations met with the Minister of Mass Media, Keheliya Rambukwella on March 15 to submit an outline of the proposal for a single Authority to monitor the Media, including print, radio, television and digital based on self-regulatory principles that will ensure freedom of expression and social responsibility.

A tribute to Late DIG Camillus Abeygoonewardena

A man with a golden heart

Fond memories of our Thurstan Days will always remain. Death is most cruel and it comes like a thief in the night creating a deep and bottomless void in peoples’ lives; a void that will never ever be filled

Police questions young environmental activist: Little Bhagya unmoved by undemocratic forces

19-year-old Bhagya Abeyratne made headlines last week over a statement made during the ‘Sirasa Lakshapathi Programme’ which is aired during weekends on Sirasa Television.

Negombo Law Society celebrates its centenary on Saturday

One of the oldest organisations of lawyers in Negombo jurisdiction area, the Negombo Law Society (NLS), marked its 100th anniversary last year.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION: NEED OF THE HOUR

I was reminded of the above, when I listened to the excellent speech with special emphasis on this point, made by the Minister of Education, Professor G.L. ....

Book review: “A Trek known only to a few” by Dr. BJC Perera

This is an unsolicited review of a wonderful book of 510 pages written by a Consultant Pediatrician who neatly weaves a web of very valuable....

Can we catch COVID-19 via contaminated Food?

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us had wasted a lot of time thinking and bothering about the ways of contracting the disease through contaminated food, but here are some thoughts on the transmission of COVID-19 via food:

LAUDA JERUSALEM Choral Presentation and Eucharistic Celebration

An exquisite choral presentation organised by the Sri Lanka Bharatha Cultural Fellowship to mark the culmination of this year’s season of Lent will be held on March 20 at St. Philip Neri’s Church, Colombo 11, at 6.30 pm.  The event will be presided over by Rev. Fr. G. Nesen, SSS.

Johny, Johny Yes Papa?

An alleged loss of Rs. 15 billion in tax revenue following the government’s decision to slash taxes imposed on Sugar in October 2020....

Delays in gazetting proposed Managed Elephant Reserve in Hambantota

Fifty eight (58) days have lapsed since farmers in Walsapugala, a grama niladhari division in Hambantota launched a satyagraha to call upon the government to protect their paddy lands. The human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a threat they have lived with for the greater part of their lives. But this conflict has aggravated as of late with mega scale development projects which are either in the pipeline or are currently underway. This is why around 8

Restriction to enter Iranaithivu island raises concerns of Human rights groups

On March 5, a group of journalists and a human rights activist went to Iranaimathanagar shore from which people used to go to the Iranaithivu island by boat. To find out facts behind the islanders’ protest against the burial of COVID-19 victims, the group tried to visit the island. But the group was not allowed by the Navy personnel at the Iranaimathanagar sh

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association Celebrates 104 Years of Excellence

Forever prepared to face any challenges put before them, the Girl Guides movement steps into its 104th year of success on March 21. To commemorate this special day a Girl Guides Flag Day has been organized. Further, a database mana

Lanka much to gain by becoming part of Bangladesh’s growth story

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be visiting Bangladesh from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17 to take part in Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. He is also expected to have meetings with Sheikh Hasina. What are the prospects for economic ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh? 

A platform for emerging scholars J ’pura holds the 7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences  on Thursday, March 18

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s (USJ) Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty (FHSS) will hold its 7th Internationa

Concerns over destructive fishing methods

All Island Multi day Boat Owners’ Association of Sri Lanka recently issued a statement in response to the on-going discussions at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Special Meeting, in which member countries of the IOTC including Sri La

Ven. Elle Gunawansa replies G.A.D Sirimal Fading flowers and the decaying body

When performing the act of offering flowers, Buddhists experience the reception of Buddha’s wisdom, blessings and knowledge in Dhamma directly from Buddha

Stamping out the pandemic

At a time when the science and sphere of philately are struggling to retain its former status in Sri Lanka, philatelist Samantha Niroshana Pieris....

‘His’ Dream of Womanhood Lasted Only 24 hours!

Another International Women’s Day has come and gone. Politicians, political Parties, some electronic media and related businesses earned....

Cargills International Women’s Day Festival - The Change Makers

Do women in the arts have a voice? How do women navigate creative spaces within cultural boundaries and norms? How do these women.....

Searching for the elusive Reconciliation in Practice

Reconciliation became a buzz word at the onset of the Yahapalana Regime and several attempts were made to stabilize a transitional justice process.