Eighteen years have passed since the death of Premasiri Sumanasekera, affectionately remembered by his pupils, friends and staff members of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda who were there in early 1960s. He was a proud product of Mahinda College Galle and an Honours Graduate in physics from the University of Ceylon. After graduating, Sumanasekera taught physics first at Mahinda College Galle for a brief period and then at Dharmasoka College, Ambal
Last year Royal College celebrated 110 years in boxing. This sport is is one of the oldest disciplines practised at Royal College, Colombo. According to the “History of Royal College– 1985 – 2010”, written by a distinguished old boy, Larlasri Fernando, the school founded in 1835 by Rev. Joseph Marsh, was first known as the Hill Street Academy and housed on Wolfendall Street, Colombo. It became the Colombo Academy in January 1836, when it was shif
This article has been compiled on youth unrest in Sri Lanka in keeping with an analysis made by former Director of Agriculture K.B Gunaratne based on data from the Department of Census and Statistics and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on certain programmes carried out by the Government of Sri Lanka. These programmes have left Sri Lankan youth in an unsettled state and not forgetting the damage caused to the country. Addressing the issues faced by
The chants for good governance, system change, and accountability that once resounded across Galle Face Green have quietened now. No sign of the ‘People’s struggle’ that began with silent protests and led an entire government to step down not two years ago remains at the site today. But with corruption clearly rampant today and the people’s representatives of the previous regime having resumed their usual posts, has the ‘People’s struggle’ truly
The former University of Wollongong (UOW) Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, founding Director of the Centre for Geomechanics and Railway Engineering and celebrated innovator, Professor Buddhima Indraratna has been awarded the Order of Australia in the General Division of the Australia Day 2024 Honours List. Prof Indraratna is perhaps best known for pioneering railway track research in Australia, and during his 29-year UOW tenure, inve
The city of Guangzhou, China has emerged as a key player in international trade, manufacturing and technological innovation. In China’s vibrant south, Guangzhou stands as a mixture of ancient charms and modernity. With a 2,200-year history whispering from its temples and traditions, Guangzhou roars with the economic might of a world-class trade hub. It also houses Fortune 500 giants. The city nestled in the Pearl River Delta, a dynamo of global c
Peradeniya, the historic town in Sri Lanka has long been synonymous with the esteemed University of Peradeniya. However, recent events have brought to light the gradual loss of the luminaries who have brought glory to this renowned academic institution and the town itself. Yesterday, the passing of Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne, a distinguished figure in academia and diplomacy, marked another sombre moment in the diminishing presence of Perade
For Sri Lankans the New Year didn’t bring any hope. Due to the prior announcements made by the government the country’s people stepped into 2024 with a fear of taxation and VAT implementation. They stepped into 2024 with a bothered mindset about their economy. In the 2024 budget speech, President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed a tax increase starting January 1. He underscored the need to boost state revenue to meet international debt and interes
In his new book, ‘What I Heard’ journalist Nilantha Ilangamuwa explores the fundamental role of conversations in shaping human civilization. Highlighting the backbone of societies, the book (ISBN: 9798876040527) draws from ancient sources, emphasising the preservation of knowledge through dialogues in literature, politics, religion, and linguistics. Ilangamuwa argues that without memory, civilization faces internal decay and self-destruction. The
“Sri Lankan health system is extremely recognised in the world and one of the best in South Asian region,” said Secretary of Health at the Ministry of Health Dr. P.G. Mahipala at a media conference which held recently at the auditorium of the National Hospital. This media event was held to inform the public about a project that is being held in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Hamamtsu South - Japan and Rotary Districts 3220 and 2620 togeth
“Man is born: to live, to suffer and to die, and what befalls him is a tragic lot. There is no denying this in the end”. This pithy saying of great poignancy, attributed to a great American novelist, Thomas Wolfe, sums up the lot of mankind on this earth. It carries a profound insight and a deep philosophy of life. In the face of this statement, the question arises. What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Why were we born if we were to suf
Duruthu poya usually falls in January which is the first month of the year and hence the observance of Duruthu poya is the first Buddhist event of the calendar year. It was on a day like this, exactly nine months after The Enlightenment that Gautama Buddha, the Eminent One, set foot on this land, Sri Lanka. Significant Events that took place on Duruthu Poya Day Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka after directing the arrogant Kassapa brother
In a country of cosmetic changes where ‘new faces’ deliver disappointment or worse, it was indeed heartening to learn that Dr Upul Dissanayake has been elected as the President of the Ceylon College of Physicians. I first met him years ago, but it didn’t take that long for me to understand why he is so popular among patients. He struck me as an exceptionally charismatic physician. His sincerity and willingness to listen to patients set him apart.
The news that Sonia de Silva (Aunty Soni) had passed away three months ago on October 17, 2023 came as a shock to me. I had spoken to her only a week ago and I never thought that it would be the last time I would talk to her. She was someone I was close to and we shared a strong bond and friendship despite the fact that she was a few years older to my late mum. I first got to know Aunty Soni- this is how I called her- when we were roommates in th
The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) promises a dynamic blend of discourse and celebration. Renowned journalist, film critic and curator, Anuradha Kodagoda, will deliver the keynote at the Tenth Dhaka International Conference on Women in Cinema which will be held on January 21 and 22 at the Dhaka Club Samson Lounge, Shahbag, Dhaka. The event will explore the nuanced representation of women in Sri Lankan cinema, aiming to move beyon
The ‘Bharathanatya Arangetram’ event of Treashia Ashvini Ignatius will be held on January 21 (Sunday) at Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo 3 starting at 5.30 pm. Treashia is a disciple of “Nadamani” Smt. Shanthy Ganesharajah. The chief guest at the event will be ‘Sri Lanka Sikhamani’ K. R. Ravindran. The Guests of Honour will be Bishop of Trincomalee Rt. Rev. Dr C. Noel Emmanuel, ‘Kalasuri’ ‘Aacharya Kala Sagara’ ‘Kalaimamani’ Smt. Vasugy Jeg
Several people affected by obtaining loans from mico-finance companies stages a protest recently at the Fort Railway Station demanding from the government to remove the Micro-finance and Credit....
On Tuesday (January 16), stocks of carrot harvests in Sri Lanka indeed made history. Priced at Rs. 2000 a kilo, the price of carrots experienced an unprecedented surge owing to various reasons. Consumer associations and farmer organizations blamed the reduction in supply and heavy rainfall as main causes for the spike in vegetable prices. The price of carrots reached Rs.2000 at Pettah Market Yesterday (16th) “We don’t think that the prices of car
The author of the book “The Long Lost Princess” Aneeqa Aniff was pleased to be able to publish her first book on January 12 (Friday) at a hotel located in Colombo in the presence of the Bishops’ College Principal Chemali Goonetileke Herath and the school’s Vice Principal Chrishnika Galbadage who was the Guest of Honour. “I wrote ‘The Long Lost Princess’ when I was 10 years old during the year 2020. However, the mere reason it’s been published no
Fishermen fear that the freshwater fishing industry, that was operated along Madu River in Balapitiya, will not sustain in time to come. Although the river once had a large number of ja-kotu or shrimp fishing kraals today less than twenty-five of them remain. Fishermen claim that this reduction is due to the spike in mechanical boats that carry local and foreign tourists daily. The fishermen also say that the situation has been exacerbated by sev
SLCERT warns WhatsApp users against sharing OTPs to prevent hacking
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
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Security detail for Mahinda Rajapaksa reduced to 60 personnel