Kurunegala-Mirigama Highway Controversy – Aggrieved Residents Launch Protests

A collective of residents from the Kurunegala area on November 26 (Sunday) gathered at the Royal Reception Hall, Teliyagonna, Kurunegala to protest against being affected by the construction....

ADB on a mission Empowering youth by providing knowledge solutions

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with the Department of National Planning Ministry of Finance organised a knowledge event at Cinnamon Lakeside as part of its Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) recently. The event focused on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and higher education; policy, regulatory and institutional reforms required to establish multiple learning pathways in Sri Lanka. SKOP was launched in 202

Soul Sounds Marks 20 Years in its Journey of Soulful Music

Sri Lanka’s premier female choral ensemble, Soul Sounds has captivated audiences worldwide with its soulful melodies and unwavering dedication to the art of choral singing over the past two....

Paving the Road Ahead for Climate Action in Sri Lanka

Marking the hottest month ever recorded in human history, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations stated, “Climate change is here; It is terrifying and it is just the beginning. The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. And the level of fossil fuel profits and climate inaction is unacceptable. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There

New Office Bearers Appointed at 82nd AGM

Sri Lanka Federation of University Women - New Office Bearers Appointed at 82nd AGM

“Awarjana” An Evening of Sinhala Classic Songs

‘Awarjana’, an evening of music featuring some of the renowned leading singing sensations in the Sri Lankan musical arena will go on the boards on Friday, December 1st at the BMICH. Musically backed....

Royal’s Red Cross Society initiates blood and vision programme

Royal College Red Cross Society stands as a beacon of compassion and community service and leaves an indelible mark on healthcare through two transformative initiatives: The 44th Annual Blood...

Josephian Carols ‘Salvador Mundi’ on Sunday

The much awaited Josephian Carols- organised and conducted by St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College- will take place on December 3, 2023 at 6.15 pm at the vast Arena of St. Joseph’s College....

Opportunity to Sell on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram

Social media regulation is the hot topic in Sri Lanka at present. Social platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp are a force to be reckoned with, and not just limited to shaping social....

Garbage dumping by spoilers makes Kandy ugly

“The Gohagoda Waste Dump in Kandy is overflowing and 30 tons of organic waste is accumulating daily,” said Nimal Dissanayake, the Engineer overseeing Waste Management at the Kandy Municipal Council (KMC). He also stated that every day 80-100 tons of garbage is collected in Kandy. “The garbage consists of 60 tons of Organic Waste and 5 tons of Polythene waste. The other waste is 15 to 20 tons. As a result of the excessive garbage, KMC officials ar

A lie, a ploy

Exploring the power of truth from a Buddhist perspective, writer Mervyn Samarakoon highlights the importance of speaking truthfully and the negative consequences of lying

Annual Josephian Christmas Carols 2023

The Annual Josephian Christmas Carols are set to enchant on December 3 at the Stanley Abeysekara Sports Complex Auditorium, presented by the St Cecilia’s Choir of St Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. This year’s theme, Jesu Salvator Mundi, translates to Saviour of the World.

Will more Dharshinis be tortured in the Middle East ?

Migrant worker remittances constitute a major component of Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product. Central Bank statistics indicate that Sri Lankan migrant workers remitted close to USD 3.8 billion in 2022. But despite pre-departure trainings and skill improvement programmes for migrant workers, some of them continue to be brutally harassed by their landlords while working overseas. Two months after Ramachandran Dharshini (32), from Neboda, Mathugama

Sri Lankan rights activist Juwairiya wins ‘Ginetta Sagan Award’

Juwairiya Mohideen, a Sri Lankan Muslim Woman Rights Activist based in Puttalam, has won the ‘Ginetta Sagan Award’. Amnesty International USA announced Juwairiya as the recipient of the award on November 7. This annual award is presented by Amnesty International USA which takes into consideration women who are “working to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human rights violations are widespread. The annual award

Ananda College Olcott Memorial Oration tomorrow

The Annual Founder’s Day Olcott Memorial Oration of Ananda College will be delivered by Prof. Buddhima Indraratna, tomorrow (November 25, 2023) at the Kularathne Auditorium at 4.00 p.m. Ananda College celebrates its 137th anniversary this year. The esteemed Olcott Oration of 2023 will be delivered by Prof. Buddhima Indraratna, the Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering and Director, Transport Research Centre at Faculty of En

SOS Children’s Village The art of playing mother to orphaned children

“I had lost the love, affection and care of Papa, when I just turned 20 years old. I had 4 sisters. By the time I was done with getting them settled down, I strongly felt like my time had elapsed. This was when I came across an advert on the newspaper, which eventually led me to choose a way that would forever change my life,” said Ms. Hema Abeykoon, a mother who used to work for SOS Children’s Village. She recalled her experience and extreme co

Dr. Muttukrishna Sarvananthan A scholar scorned by Jaffna, but restored

The arts faculties under the University of Ceylon produced stellar scholars like Stanley J. Tambiah (Harvard), Gananath Obeyesekere (Princeton) and Valentine Daniel who rose to the highest levels of their Ivy-League universities. That trend tapered off in time with an occasional scholar here and there. The difference, besides training in independent thought, was vitiated reading and writing fluency to share their research and learn from others’ r

Secure schools for happier, safer education – An initiative by Stop Child Cruelty Trust

On Universal Children’s Day- which fell on November 20- State Minister of Women’s and Children’s Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe said in Parliament that over 2000 teenage mothers have been reported...

How acupuncture made JR’s ailing knee behave!

Acupuncture, considered a traditional Chinese medical practice, is gaining popularity in many countries around the world. With a history....

The Old Nalandians’ 69 Group back to school

The Old Nalandians’ 69 Group re-visited their alma mater on November 9th, to declare open the long-awaited English Activity...

Birthday tribute to King Charles III

Travelling back down memory lane in retrospect, my thoughts went to the very first time I saw the King. He was just a little boy and ....

Sri Lanka’s Journey on Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children’s Day is an important global event that focuses on the rights and welfare of children worldwide. It is celebrated....

Academics condemn cancellation of Swasthika’s lecture at Jaffna University

A group of University academics condemned the recent incident in which Human Rights activist and Attorney Swasthika Arulingam had been turned away from the University of Jaffna when she was scheduled to deliver a lecture.

Wesley College launches pavilion restoration project

The Wesley College Old Boys Union (OBU) held the groundbreaking ceremony for its project to restore the college pavilion at Campbell Park on November 1. The Restoration Project was initiated to coincide with the upcoming sesquicentennial celebration scheduled for March 2, 2024.

Migrants, communal tensions leave Batti’s original cattle farmers ruffled

In Sittandy, a small township in the Batticaloa district, cattle farmers of Mylathamadu and Mathavanai have been protesting for over 55 days to save grazing lands on which their cattle have been....

Ananda College Alumni Mark 25 Years of Lifesaving Tradition with Annual Blood Donation Campaign”

In a poignant tribute to the founders of Ananda College, the Old Anandians’ 70-75 Group, in collaboration with the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, will hold the 25th Annual Blood Donation...

SLFUW AGM scheduled on November 25

The 82nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) will be held on November 25 ....

FoRB: Saroor’s report delves on plight of Muslim women after Easter attack

The launch of the report ‘Waging War on Women’s Bodies: Gendered Dimensions of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Sri Lanka’ was....

Child Action Lanka ensures Japanese ‘hand’ waves at Kandy’s homeless individuals

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said “20% of Kandy’s children are suffering from poverty and that it has become.....

‘CBID Ageing with Dignity gives needy patients much hope

It is not a secret that our country is facing a situation where we are not yet prepared to deal with the fundamental rights of the older people of our population. On speaking to many of our elderly the undertone of their conversation would be “we still have feelings, and we are not dead”. We can understand that this sentiment arises from their concerns about health and care. The Elders have their rights, and it is our responsibility to make sure