Conservationists take lead to raise awareness on protecting Sri Lankan leopard

Sri Lanka lost seven leopards within seven months of 2020. The main cause was snaring – an offence under Section 30 of the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance.

Pianos are in demand despite Coronavirus

While almost every business activity one can think of, is suffering under COVID-19, there is one that seems to be doing well, if not actually thriving.

A stalwart in the field of medicine

In 1927 a son named Charles Neville Cooray (1927 - 2020) was born to Jerome and Lucy Wijegunawardena Cooray of Ragama.Subsequently siblings Herbert and Lilian joined the Family.

Thanking members for ‘Plasma Donation’

Lee Man-hee, Chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji), sent a message to thank the Shincheonji members in Daegu who decided to donate their plasma needed in developing the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection) vaccine.

Reputed entrepreneur and legend

The117th birth anniversary of renowned social worker S.T.Sinnadurai is commemorated today. He rendered a yeoman service to the Buddhist and Hindu religions and to protect the traditional Sri Lankan culture.

Appreciation Rev.Fr. Raveen had a compassionate heart

‘The Lord gave, and now he has taken away. May his name be praised!’ (Job. 1:21). It’s three months since our uncle Fr. Raveen Perera was called to rest in the Lord. We miss him very much and we as family understood that there are so many others who genuinely miss him as well. It is because of the exemplary priestly life he lived and the Love of Jesus that he was able to radiate love to all who came to him.

Online talk on ‘Personal Rehabilitation’

This is an opportunity to turn your attention within, analyse, asses and develop your personality. Achieve success at work, harmony in relationships and permanent peace.

Zoom discussion on lack of child security

Stop Child Cruelty Trust, an organization committed to ending cruelty against children, has launched the #JUSTSAYNO National campaign of awareness videos and petition.

In memory of Prof. Ananda Ruhunuhewa ……

The Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the Alliances Françaises of Sri Lanka would like to evoke the memory of Professor (Dr.) A. J. Ruhunuhewa who left us one year ago.

Deranajaya Foundation: Medicines and equipment donated to Apeksha Hospital

Deranajaya Foundation donated an Infusion Pump, stainless steel Medicine trolley and Patient trolley, and essential medicines worth around Rs. 190,000 to the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama recently.

CHILDREN TRIED AS ADULTS

The death penalty and sentence of life in prison are sentences which ensure that an offender will never be able to rejoin civil society.

Another long walk to the polls

Cooler climes have returned to the hill country. Mist-draped mountains reflecting on clear waters, endless greeneries and picturesque tea estates present a magical landscape.

Open University marks 40 years

The Open University of Sri Lanka turns 40 years today. A media release made by the OUSL said “As Sri Lanka’s premier and pioneering...

Urgent Appeal by kidney patient

Chamila Dilhani of 98, Yabaruluwa, Malwana has been diagnosed with an end stage renal disease (kidney failure). Doctors have recommended a kidney transplant, to save her life.

“Youth have seen how parliamentarians behave”

Historically, youth in Sri Lanka were actively involved in politics with many political movements coming into being due to the youth engagement, however in the recent past, youth engagement in politics has dwindled. According to the 2014 National

The Malays of Ceylon Advent and decline of a martial race

Sri Lanka’s tiny community of Malays (40,189 as per the 2012 census) had an overwhelmingly dominant position in the island’s military and police in the colonial period, thanks to the trust the Dutch and the British had in this immigrant group

Who’s Who resurrects notable figures from the past

Chandarbhanu Samaraweera’s Who’s Who of Sri Lanka Vol. 01 gave us a fine mosaic of biographical sketches across a mindboggling cross-section of Sri Lankan society.

Teaching passions amid lockdown blues - Soul Sounds Academy

Soul Sounds Academy is one of Sri Lanka’s leading musical academies which was founded by its Music Directress, Soundarie David Rodrigo....

MCC: Why not in Sinhala or Tamil?

We, the members of the Sri Lanka Study Circle in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement.....

’Kusal’ our friend

Our dear friend Kusal was a unique person, who gave unstintingly of his time and energy, to support, not only his family and friends, but also those acquaintances with whom he may have exchanged pleasantries along the way, as he journeyed through life. Sadly, this carefree soul, having suffered much pain from his last battle with illness, finally departed to happier ‘hunting grounds’ at 12.55 a.m. on June 23.

115th AGM of Automobile Association of Ceylon

The 115th Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Association of Ceylon was held on June 30, 2020 at the Association Auditorium. The AGM was well attended. The meeting was conducted according to the guidelines of the Health Authorities and the agenda of the meeting was strictly followed.

Inconsistency in bringing back Sri Lankans trapped abroad

There is a lot of publicity given these days to the government’s efforts to bring back Sri Lankans trapped abroad due to Covid-19. Almost every day, we get reports of groups of Sri Lankans being brought back to the island, by the national carrier.

An insight into Soratha Thera’s Philosophy

No one would think that Chandradasa Jayawardena, who was born on May 23, 1897, was a pioneer of higher education in Sri Lanka. It was Ven. Welivitiya Sri Soratha Thera who founded the Vidyodaya University.

Mass killing of cattle, again?

State efforts are underway to import 2500 milch cows from Australia, despite a similar scheme carried out by the previous ‘Yahapalana’ government which saw many lapses. Recently, the Cabinet approved a proposal to import another 2500....

Preschool teachers earning a pittance

Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education concentrated mainly on developing a child’s natural curiosity by means of individual freedom and development according to the needs of the child. Hence she prepared many activities to imp

Last surviving Daughter of labour leader A. E. Goonesinha passes away

Lalitha Constantine, the last surviving member and elder daughter of the family of Sri Lanka’s legendary labour movement leader, A. E. Goonesinha, passed away on Sunday, July 12. She was 94. Her elder brother Ananda and her younger sister Irangani predeceased her.

IESL “LIVE VIRTUAL MUSICAL FIESTA” 2020

Setting new standards in socialising while maintaining social distancing, the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) hosted its first-ever Virtual Music Fiesta on July 10. The event was organised by the Civil Engineering Sectional Co

A true ‘Wonder Crystal’

In March the author was dazzled by being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records

Commendable effort to clean up our beaches

On an initiative and innovative approach taken by a young entrepreneur, beaches along the north-western coast of Sri Lanka are getting a clean-up.

Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce supports front-liners in the health sector

The Covid Pandemic that pressurised the country also posed extensive pressure on the hospital network. The need to maintain high standards set for safe operations whilst excelling in the usual services, created challenges for all.