A National Bone Marrow Donor Registry:

Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is a procedure where Transplant clinicians replace bone marrow that is diseased (or damaged) with healthy bone marrow. There are two main types of BMT namely; autologous and allogeneic. Autologous transplantation uses the patient’s own marrow and Allogeneic transplantation uses cells obtained from HLA (Human Leukocyte

Autonomous Weapons Systems Is a pre-emptive prohibition in order?

Technology plays a vital role in modern warfare. Developments in the field have often been used to advance military strategy and are competitively sought after. While the contribution made by the development of technology is undeniable, we have however come to a crossroad: do we pause and exercise collective restraint in the development of weapons in the understanding

UK’s garbage crisis Sri Lanka warned to be on alert?

In the previous article titled ‘Global waste trade : Is Sri Lanka the newest waste dumping ground?’ The Daily Mirror shed light on how 111 containers of waste reached the Katunayake Free Zone and has remained there since 2017. Over the past few weeks, the matter was discussed in Parliament and on various platforms, with some groups even going to the extent of

Prof. Niroshini awarded Chevalier by French Govt.

Niroshini Gunasekera, the Professor of French at the Department of Modern Languages of the University of Kelaniya, was awarded the Chevalier title by the French Government in April 2019.

The ‘not-so-white’ side of whitening creams cosmetics containing mercury still available in the market

Imagine a girl turning permanently pale just before her wedding? This is one of many reported cases that was a result of opting for instant whitening creams. Gone are the days when girls opted for herbal products to achieve a fair complexion. Also gone are the days when ‘sudu wunama lassanai’ (you are beautiful when fair) was a remark that girls longed to hear and lived by.

Rise of Sri Lankan petty bourgeoisie: Towards end of colonialism

In India, as in Sri Lanka, the absence of sub infeudation in the pre-colonial phase provided colonial officials with an opportunity to create a loyal local elite. What is generally assumed is that this elite class suddenly sprang from nowhere, and that their emergence was facilitated by colonial policies. But this was true of neither India nor Sri Lanka: the bourgeoisie initially was an upper stratum of an interm

Bio-revolutionary products for healthy, sustainable future

We all know that Sri Lanka is an agricultural country that has a rich agricultural history dating back over 2500 years. While agriculture contributes to 47.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it forms the most important sector of Sri Lanka’s economy since 95% of the domestic requirement of rice, our staple food, is grown here. Historically, Sri Lanka was a fe

World Cup Cricket – 2019 Chandran Ratnum bats for climate change

Award-winning Movie Director, Chandran Ratnum took off from his busy schedule to plant trees with his daughter, Danara at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute premises recently. This Tree Planting Programme is designed to create an awareness on climate change and counter same with tree planting. Chandran was of the opinion that all parents should educate their children on the pending disaster

SLENDO 2019 Sri Lanka to host endocrinology scientific sessions

The Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists (SLCE) together with the South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies (SAFES) and the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE) will be hosting Sri Lanka Endocrine- “SLENDO 2019” from August 1 to 3 in Colombo. The Sri Lanka College of End

PASL Photo Exhibition 2019: Recognising photojournalists in Sri Lanka

The inaugural photo exhibition by the Sri Lanka Photojournalists Association (PASL), opened on Friday July 26 with President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa in attendance.

Furkhan Noordeen honoured with dual doctorate, coveted title

Daily Mirror Senior Sub Editor Furkhan Noordeen was conferred with Doctorate of Excellence in Management and Social Sciences (Honoris Causa) from the American National Business University and clinched the title of ‘Kirthi Sri Deshashakthi Samajaseva Kirthi’ awarded....

Shaoshan - Birthplace of Mao Zedong

This small town belongs to Hunan Province of Central China.It became world famous as it was the Birthplace of Chairman Mao Zedong. It is located about 100kms away from Chengsha, the Capital city of Hunan Province.

Calling All Wesleyites ...

The “Double Blue Classics” Fundraiser in Aid of the Smart Board Project of Wesley College Colombo, which is organized by the OBU of Wesley College will be on the 9th August 2019. The Show featuring Annesley Malawana.....

Prayers and poojas by devotees

The event of placing offerings to the altars of Gods Sri Narasimha, Seetha, Rama, Laxmana and Hanuman by devotees at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple at 188, New Chetty Street , Colombo-13 took place recently.

Bandu Manamperi The rebel from Bandaragama

Many have pondered the meaning of art down the centuries. How an artist is made is an equally important question. While there are universal socio-economic, political and other factors which pay key parts, the core chemistry....

Building Bridges and Empowering Change

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Women’s Association Sri Lanka Chapter has taken a significant step after over two decades, by laying the platform to open a sister chapter in Kabul....

Chinese watercolourist exhibits in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-China Trade and Investment Council (SLCTIC) in collaboration with the University of Visual and Performing Arts has invited one of China’s foremost painters in the watercolour medium.

Gentleman of integrity and engineer par excellence

D.V.A. (Victor) Senaratne passed away on July 10, 2019. At the time of death, he was 97 years old. He was born at Dehiwala, lived in Panapitiya, Kalutara during his young days and was educated initially at HolyCrossCollege, Kalutara and later at AnandaCollege, Colombo which gave him a balanced outlook.

He shared and cared with agape love

We will not come to your grave For we know you are not there.

Revered statesman and fierce defendant of UNP

It’s hard to believe Janaka will not be with us to celebrate his birthday. He was a man larger than life who made any time spent with friends into a celebration. This is a rare quality which few of us possess. As one who had the privilege of spending much time with him and his family, I would say the focus of his life were his family, his business and Ranil Wickremesinghe. He was the live wire and a tower of strength to the UNP in Kurunegala who

Reinforcing our basic fundamentals

We are now a clueless nation (of deja vu). We seem to have forgotten our indigenous values for good living. Some of us are preoccupied with what is called dirty politics. It is true we need healthy politics, and it is equally true that politics is integrated with every human activity. But our leaders coming from the three major communities call themselves ‘politicians.’

Live wire and pillar of strength

The life of a loving, devoted sister was snatched away from us on June 28, 2019and I do not know whether to call ourselves fortunate or unfortunate to have been standing by her bed, holding her hands and praying while her life ebbed away.

The populist resurgence must be dissected!

The 1956 election did not just spell out a victory for socialism. The rural peasantry won mainly, if not mainly hands down, because the petty bourgeoisie who led the revolution that culminated in 1956 looked to nationalism and socialism,

World’s largest commercial Blue Star Sapphire now on display in Kandy

The world’s largest-ever commercial Blue Star Sapphire christened Tiesh Blue Empress which resides in Kandy, was opened for public exhibition yesterday.

Mass sterilization narrative taking ironic turns

Contradictory developments, difficulties in proving charges, glaring conflicts of interest and many factual disputes are emerging regarding the narrative surrounding Senior House Officer (SHO) Dr. Seigu Shihabdeen....

Is Sri Lanka ready for 5G technology?

Back in 2015, one of the promises of the Yahapalana Government was to issue free WiFi islandwide. Although Yahapalana voters are yet to see this promise being fulfilled, Sri Lanka will witness 5th Generation (5G) technology in the near future. Currently, local mobile operators use 3G and 4G technology as means of providing a better reception for users. However, mobile

Gantry Angels of Colombo Port

Men and women are biologically different creatures, which were made with one simple expectation - reproduction. Women had been engaged in a maternal role, sticking to their domestic responsibilities for centuries. Well, those times are gone!

Untold story behind Kandy Esala Festival

King Parakarama Bahu II brought about without his knowledge a low country-up country dialogue through a Perahera performed at Dondra Upluvana Devale.

Encounter with a wounded elephant

It was 1979 and I was driving from Polonnaruwa to Colombo with two German friends, Hans and Edith Palmer. Near Minneriya, the road passed through shrub jungle on a slight embankment and we sighted an elephant balancing on three legs as it had been shot on its left hind leg.

Traditional media matters

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