Lives do matter;but history too matters

British protesters seem to be on a spree to bring down statues connected with the slave trade, in the campaign Black Lives Matter the statue of Edward Colston was brought down in Bristol.

George Floyd and the liberal-left’s myopia

In my haste to criticise the nationalist movement for what I felt to be its selectivity, I fear I became too harsh when I drew a comparison between white America’s stereotype of African-Americans as an entrenched minority and what I took as the tendency of Sinhala nationalists to view minorities in this country, especially Tamils and Muslims, on similar terms.

90th birth anniversary of late Prof. Pundit Dr. Sir Anton Chitral Jayasuriya

The 90th Birth Anniversary of the Late Prof. Pundit, Dr. Sir Anton Chitral Jayasuriya, who was the founding father of Medicina Alternativa and the Open International University for Complementary Medicine, falls on the 20th June, while his demise was on 6th April 2005.

Impressions of my new country

This is the story of a Sri Lankan who has an outstanding career record in three continents, “Impressions of my new country.”

The leader who made a difference

Of all the leaders who battled in the political arena to win power and retain power in the post-independent era, Dudley Senanayake stands...

Sri Lanka’s greatest statesman

We recall the life and times of the late Dudley Senanayake as his 109th anniversary is today. Famed as a reluctant politician, an idealist and....

No Kunu Initiative Ready to make a Comeback

The COVID-19 curfews brought cleaner and greener environs as people moved indoors. Photos of flowers in full bloom, rivers with clear waters.....

They too are Mother Lanka’s daughters

Some may see it as a blessing in disguise. Like all other daily wage earners, sex workers too have been out of work with the onset of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka since early March.

How modern humans adapted to Sri Lanka’s rainforests in pre-historic era

Historical accounts of the Balangoda Man indicated that Sri Lanka had strong links to a pre-historic era. Sri Lanka’s Fa-Hien Cave, also known as Pahiyangala Cave, is believed to be the site of earliest fossil appearance of Homo sapiens in South Asia.

New Zealand and Sri Lanka: Two narratives of ‘the compassionate exemption’

‘Compassionate Exemption’ is a term that has been used mostly in relation to cancer treatment. It refers to someone receiving a drug even though he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria of a clinical trial in which the said drug is being studied.

Powers of Cabinet and Ministries being usurped Civil society statement on Presidential Task Forces

A group of activists and civil society groups have expressed grave concern regarding the setting up of a spate of Presidential Task Forces during the past few months. Excerpts of the statement are as follows:

NCCSL on Rev. Ernest Poruthota Magnanimous Disciple of Christ

It is with a sense of sorrow and joy in Christ, The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) receives the news of the ‘Calling to Glory’ of Rev. Fr. Ernest Poruthota.

The Fr. Poruthota era ends

Rev. Fr. Ernest Poruthota is now where he always wanted to go. Surely we are going to miss him more than ever.

Beauty and complexity of Being Human

This ‘Pride Month’, Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online and WNow will be partnering with iProbono....

MORE VIRUSES !!!

The “HUNGER” ‘VIRUS’ kills about 8,000 children a day and the vaccine for it exists, it is called ‘FOOD,’ but you won’t hear that in the media.

Children forced to earn, not learn

According to the latest Child Activity Survey conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics in 2016, out of the

Coronavirus did to us what the war could not do

This isn’t just about the economy. Over thirty years of civil war, the economy suffered, faltered, but recovered and kept going.

In Defence of Responsible Journalism: the Hoole Matter

Idolizing the times of pre-nationalization Lake House, it was Richard de Zoysa who wrote a caricature of the late 1970s and early 1980s press.

Chinese donation ramps up SL’s fight against COVID-19

On a request made by the Sri Lanka-China Society, many Chinese NGOs recently donated medical equipment worth LKR 24 million (RMB 896,500) in support of Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19. The donation includes 308,600 facemasks, 1,600 face shields, 2,400 goggles and 400 protective gowns.

Dry rations distributed at Daham Handa Centre

The Singapore Chinese Buddhist Association together with HELP International headed by Executive Director Ven. Yatamalagala Sumanasara Thera, Adviser to Qingliang Vihara in Singapore, distributed dry rations at Daham Handa Centre in Pattivila, Kelaniya among those whose livelihoods were affected in the wake of COVID-19.

You are in the beautiful flowers that bloom...

In loving memory of my grandmother – Bona de Lanerolle

Lyceum celebrates 27 years of quality education

When Mahatma Gandhi said education was the most powerful weapon which could be used to change the world, he aptly exemplified the purpose of education which equips a child with necessary skills and the mindset needed to shape his or her future in the dynamic and challenging world.

St. Peter’s Church marks 200 years of Christian excellence

Today, the surroundings of Colombo Harbour have become clamorous and overcrowded, but two centuries ago, this landscape was serene and tranquil – an era when horse-drawn carriages trotted along the streets. Some of the magnificent and archaic buildings that once dominated the municipal skyline are now hidden to Colombo residents and remain partly obscured in a cloud of faded glory.

What is more important in Buddhism to practice or to worship?

Most people in the world live in total darkness without proper understanding of how everything they value will disappear ultimately.

Stray dogs at Viharamaha Devi Park Mongrel menace!

The stray dogs at Viharamaha Devi Park have been in the news from time to time. During the curfew period they once again made headlines as animal welfare organisations claimed that a few dogs were taken away by Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) officials.

Viewing Autism through life course lens

With the unfortunate incident that occurred in Aluthgama recently, involving an autistic Muslim boy, it is important to emphasise on the fact that ableism shouldn’t be tolerated, and discrimination in any form is unacceptable. While raising awareness helps people understand and not be frightened by the disability, raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and educating the public in Sri Lanka, seems to require a different approach.

Global Day of Parents 2020: The purest love of all

Raising a child is no easy task. In 2012 the United Nations declared June 1 as the ‘Global Day of Parents’ to recognise and appreciate their “selfless commitment to children....

COMPASSIONATE PLEA TO THE PRESIDENT

‘A Country is Judged By The Way Its Animals Are Treated’ Mahatma Gandhi And one of India’s compassionate daughters lived by this rule. Maneka Gandhi.....

S.Thomas College class of 2005 donates eight peddle operated sinks

The S.Thomas College class of 2005 has donated eight peddle operated sinks to their alma mater upon the request of the School Warden Rev’d Marc Billimoria....

O+ or O- Kidney donor needed

Sergeant Thushara Chandana aged 32 attached to Unit 1 of SLNG is suffering from chronic kidney disease and is undergoing treatment at the Army hospital.