We Are Ageing, What Can We Do About It?

Last week, we looked at the issue of ageing populations all over the world as governments and individuals increasingly see this as a burden.

The Art of Letting Go: Creating Space for Growth and Joy

Have you ever found yourself replaying an argument in your head long after it’s over? Or holding onto a relationship, habit, or goal that no longer feels right? Letting go can be one of the hardest things to do, yet it’s essential for our emotional well-being.

Tamil Writer Annaluxmy Rajadurai honoured with Sahithya Ratna Award

Veteran Tamil writer and journalist Annaluxmy Rajadurai has been honoured with the prestigious Sahithya Ratna Award, presented by the State Literary Advisory Council at the National Sahithya award ceremony held on November 28.

Dr. Madampagama Assaji Tissa Thera elected as Mahanayaka of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya

The Amarapura Maha Nikaya has elected Venerable Dr. Madampagama Assaji Tissa Thera as the Mahanayaka of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya. The Ven. Thera will receive his credentials today at the BMICH.

Coastline Garbage: Blame game continues

Those strolling along the Dehiwala beach heading towards Mount Lavinia will be greeted sensorially by one of Colombo’s unfortunate garbage disposal sites.

A question for ‘Lionel Wendt’ users…Is Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa Mw not as posh as Guildford Crescent?

Street names are an important element that adds to a country’s history and heritage. A street name is also part of an individual’s memory, sometimes shaping their identity based on a location that they lived in.

B Academy to present 5th annual ‘Talent Show 2024’

‘B ACADEMY’, the pioneer educational institute of Mount Lavinia, is thrilled to announce its 5th annual Talent Show, a spectacular celebration of creativity and passion featuring the talents of children aged 4 to 14.

Miththapala gives talk on a personal odyssey with elephants

Wildlife and nature enthusiast Srilal Miththapala got an opportunity to draw on his experience of observing and interacting with wild elephants when he was invited by the Ceylon Society of Melbourne, Australia to give a talk on elephants at their monthly meeting on December 1.

Official’s dilly-dallying denies drinking water to 15,000 families

More than 15,000 families in Gokarella, located within the Ibbagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Kurunegala District, are struggling due to the lack of access to drinking water.

Prof Munasinghe creates impact at Baku COP29 Climate Summit 2024

Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, recipient of the 2021 Blue Planet Prize, and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as Vice Chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), delivered three keynote speeches and gave several major media interviews on sustainability, balanced inclusive green growth (BIGG), digital technology, green power and low-C city development in a multi-polar world.

Scouts Unite for Nature and Future

The world is experiencing an unprecedented chaos, the climate change, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, and industrial pollution.

Sri Lankan artist Lalith strikes gold in Canada with his assemble art

Sculpture and artist Lalith Senanayake has a come a long way since making his humble beginnings in Sri Lanka; his earlier works mostly being in the newspaper industry as a cartoonist and graphics designer. He is at present in Canada and has undertaken a project to engage in community art and works closely with ‘The Nina Haggarty Centre of the Arts’ in Edmonton. This account of Lalith will be written to the Daily Mirror mostly in the first person

pix exhibition organised to mark 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions

The Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have come together to organize a photo exhibition, titled “75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: Global and Sri Lankan Perspectives” in Kandy, in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya.

Kirin Beverages and Rainforest Alliance strengthen commitment to tea sector

Kirin Beverages has strengthened its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka’s tea industry in partnership with Rainforest Alliance by expanding initiatives that promote regenerative agriculture and empowering local communities.

Spotlight on liquor licences issued after bending the law

Liquor licences in Sri Lanka are issued in accordance with Extraordinary Gazette No. 1544/17 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Excise Notification No. 902, dated 04-10-2008 which outlines the excise guidelines and conditions.

Guardian angels of Maniyamthoddam school struggle to boost education

In 2011, a group of Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, who had been working closely with displaced communities, identified a critical need for a school in Maniyamthoddam, a village located in Colombuthurai, Jaffna East.

SLFUW Elects Council Members for 2024/2025

The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW), one of the foremost and most prestigious organisations of professional women in the island, held its 83rd Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, at its Headquarters in Colombo.

Lessons Should be Learned from the Tragic death of Tusker Deeghadanthu

We are miserable to see history repeat in such a tragic way and the victim this time is the largest tusker that remained in the Kalawewa National Park ‘Deeghadanthu 1’, who was electrocuted and killed inhumanely on the night of the November 27.

Why Ageing Population Seen as a Burden?

An increase in the over 60 percentage of the population is not a problem unique to Sri Lanka.

‘Romba Thanks’ successfully performed at Pallekele

Sajeewa Malmalaarachchige’s new comedy play ‘Romba Thanks’(Thank You Very Much) was successfully performed at the Provincial Auditorium in Pallekele on November 2.

A tribute from children Renowned banker Rienzie Wijetilleke reaches milestone birthday

On Sunday, 10 November, our dear father Rienzie Wijetilleke reached a milestone birthday, 85 years young!

Vivekananda National College’s Annual English Day 2024 “Aurora” – A Grand Success

Vivekananda National College, Colombo, celebrated its much-anticipated Annual English Day 2024, ‘Aurora’, on November 22 2024 at the school main hall.

Exploring Local Artistry along the Side-walks of Green Path

Initiated in 2017, Sri Lanka’s first ever permanent road-side gallery was established along the side-walks of Green Path, Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 7 by the Government.

Future of Nuffield School for the Deaf and Blind at stake The disabled have the same inherent rights as others

I feel sad that Sri Lanka is far behind in treating its disabled community with the dignity that they deserve.

Egg Bank Project - Nourishing Sri Lanka’s vulnerable children with one egg at a time

In a bid to address growing levels of malnourishment among children in rural areas, the Samaritans in Sri Lanka, a non-profit group joined hands with the Valmiki Foundation in India to launch the first-ever Egg Bank in Sri Lanka.

NPP Govt Policy Statement by President Dissanayaka Fact-Checked!

On November 21, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the policy statement of the National People’s Power (NPP) government to Parliament during the inaugural session of the tenth Parliament.

Dismay as WhatsApp hackers dig deep!

In the recent wave of WhatsApp hackings in Sri Lanka over the past two months, journalists have emerged as the latest victims. According to informal reports, nearly 10 WhatsApp accounts belonging to Sri Lankan journalists were hacked during the recent weeks.

Suwa Seriya the saviour reaches out to two millionth patient

A green and white coloured ambulance service has scaled the heights in saving lives and winning hearts and minds of millions of Sri Lankans.

A Petition for Change: Calls for a UK General Election Gain Momentum

A petition demanding another General Election has taken the UK by storm, amassing over 2.5 million signatures as of 25th November 2024. This movement has sparked widespread debate, not only about the Labour government’s performance but also about public dissatisfaction with the political landscape.

‘Akuru Hakuru’ on Dec 6 Sugath’s new drama underscores value of a sensitive society!

Journalist, author and drama director Sugath Shantha Moragahakumbura is all set to show his next drama ‘Akuru Hakuru’ on December 6 (Friday) to coincide with the 100 years celebration festivities of the Colombo Public Library. The drama, which is organised by the Writers’ and Readers’ Forum of the Colombo Public Library, will be shown free to the public.