Book Review - Fruits of Virtue: an Early History of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo - By Avishka Mario Senewiratne and Dr. Srilal Fernando

When we turned into the College Drive, I was of course, most anxious to get a view of the building, but in those days the present great...

Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa who is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka at present (July 28/29)

Sri Lanka Federation of University Women launches its website

The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women launched its website on Thursday

A Tribute MERRIL . J. FERNANDO

Much has been written about Merril the man, the businessman, his devotion to promoting pure Ceylon tea and as a philanthropist

Status of 71% of Interim Budget 2022 promises unknown: Verité Research

The implementation status of 71 per cent of the highest value expenditure proposals in Interim Budget 2022 – with an allocation of LKR 46.8 billion – remains unknown, according to Verité....

Exhibition by contemporary artists Vega and Kuweni in Colombo

Contemporary artists Anup Vega and Kuweni Dias Mendis will have their art exhibition at the Barefoot Gallery in Colombo from July 27 to August 20, according to a joint press statement issued by the duo.

45th Annual General Meeting

The 45th Annual General Meeting of the ‘Sima Sahitha Kiribathgoda Eksath Anyonyadhara Samithiya’ which is functionally within the Kiribathgoda National Housing Scheme is scheduled to be held at 9.00 a.m. on 29th Saturday, July 2023 at the NHS Community Centre Hall.

Lasika appointed President Rotary Club of Colombo North

The Rotary Club of Colombo North hosted an Installation Dinner Meeting at which Rotarian Lasika Jayamaha was installed as it’s 56th President on July 4 at Galadari Hotel Colombo. She was introduced....

Herbert M. Seneviratne: A Legendary Figure

Making his debut as Peiris Mudalali in “Yantham Beruna” at the age of eight, little Kappithadegiri Herbert Mendis Seneviratne captivated audiences and earned praise from his school’s principal...

Ranpath Group donates masks to Castle Hospital

Ranpath Group recently donated 50,000 masks to Castle Hospital Borella. Present at the occasion from right: Chief Pharmacist Ms Deepa Wewalwala , Director Dr. Mr. Ajith Dantanarayana, Ranpath....

A tribute: Merrill J. Fernando: Boss, mentor and friend

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow, to the news of calling to rest of Merrill J. Fernando (MJF). “God called back His Angel to Himself even though our hearts were not ready.” I cannot find....

Crackdown on extra-marital relations in China

Given the stony silence of the Chinese government about the missing Foreign Minister Qin Gang, rumours about his fate and about why he has gone missing abound. The 57-year-old Qin has not been....

Launch of SafeCircles.lk – a free, trilingual platform to educate and empower children

The Safe Circles website (www.safecircles.lk) was officially launched at an event on July 8, 2023. Safe Circles was created to make education on topics that matter accessible to all Sri Lankans....

Geopolitics behind President’s delayed visit to New India

When Ranil Wickremesinghe set foot in India yesterday for the first time since he assumed power as Sri Lanka’s president, it was not to celebrate the completion of his first year in office. The business...

MAS Foundation for Change partners with Adore Me on Mangrove Restoration

MAS Foundation for Change, the non-profit arm of South Asian apparel tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, announced the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brand Adore Me, a Certified B Corporation™...

A Tribute to Geevaka Kosala de Soyza: Thank you for the love, laughter and golden memories

It was a privilege to have known you for many, many years and to have been married to you at one time long years ago. I always thought of you as a Bodhisattva, a true follower of Buddhist teachings...

World Bank Director Commends Sri Lanka’s Recovery Efforts

The World Bank Country Director praised the Sri Lankan government for achieving economic milestones and securing international financial support at an event focused on Sri Lanka’s recovery and development, emphasizing the need for inclusive and sustainable growth while highlighting the challenges of rising poverty and declining educational standards. Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka World Bank Country Director Faris H. Hadad-Zervos congratulated the

Unearthing grave realities of Sri Lanka’s mass graves

On a dark day in 1983 *Rajeshwari from Jaffna saw her husband for the last time in her life. But even after that day she has been wearing a pottu with hopes that he would return one day. Forty years later, this pottu...

Raising the Bar: ‘Hulftsdorp Debates’ set stage for next generation of orators

Nestled amidst the heart of the Sri Lankan justice system, Sri Lanka Law College is bringing back ‘Hulftsdorp Debates’ after a hiatus of four years, according to a press release compiled by the Hulftsdorp...

Spotlight on Peradeniya Hospital : Hospital boasts of great service and best vaccine, but Sandeepani still died

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of death of 21-year old Chamodi Sandeepani who died under mysterious circumstances on July 11following the administration of two doses of vaccines while being admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital. Sandeepani was admitted to the Peradeniya Hospital after she complained of a stomach ache. Sandeepani, a resident of Poththapitiya, Alagalla was initially admitted to the Ketapitiya Teaching Hos

Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya marks Golden Jubilee

Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, one of the leading government girls’ schools in Colombo, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on January 1, 2023. The school was established in 1973 as Stanmore Crescent Primary School with 5 teachers and 183 students under the guidance of Madam Wimala Liyanage. Over the past 50 years the school has grown to become a prestigious institution with over 4000 students enrolled. The school has produced many successful ladies

Sri Lanka met 33 IMF commitments and failed 8 by end-June: Verité Research

Sri Lanka had verifiably met 33 of the trackable programme commitments of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme as at the end....

In loving memory of Ananda Srilal Liyanapathiranage: A life devoted to service

In the realm of selflessness and unwavering dedication, there are those rare individuals who shine as beacons of compassion

Bicentennial celebrations at Jaffna College

A large number of Alumni from across the world are expected to assemble at Vaddukoddai to take part in these week-long celebrations

Harpic further uplifts toilet hygiene with second phase under ‘Suwa Jana Meheyuma’ initiative

Harpic, the leading hygiene brand in Sri Lanka, is committed to its social responsibility campaign ‘Suwa Jana Meheyuma’

Kitchen calendar: A simple tool to assess the NCD risk

Introducing the ‘kitchen calendar’ – a valuable tool in assessing non-communicable disease (NCD) risks within households. Developed by the Health Promotion Department of Rajarata University...

AIESEC in Peradeniya University plans to unlock true potential of youth

AIESEC in University of Peradeniya will embark on an exciting and transformative event called ‘Unlocked 3.0’ on July 15 (Saturday) at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Colombo 07. The programme will be held from 8 am to 6.30 pm. This is the third installment of the Unlocked series.

Suren Cooke agencies, CMC & ESNA Group join forces to combat dengue

With the dengue epidemic rising exponentially, Suren Cooke Agencies (SCA) collaborated with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the ESNA Group to spray targeted chemical solutions in the Cinnamon Gardens area using drones. This initiative is a follow-up to a recent campaign to identify the potential high-risk areas in Colombo using similar technology.

Uchchamuni Island’s women discover livelihood thanks to new church

More than a century ago sand started collecting in the sea off Kalpitiya. The fishermen in Kalpitiya soon noticed this phenomenon. When large amounts of sand got collected and it resembled an island the fishermen used to stop their boats at this place when engaged in their livelihood. Thus it became known as Uchchamuni Island.

Pada Yatra Footsteps in search of God’s blessings!

Devotees from all over Sri Lanka gather in Kataragama to pay their respects to God Kataragama before the commencement of the Perahara. Among these visitors, the most significant are those who take part in the Pada Yatra; on which devotees from the north, east, and various parts of the country travel for weeks and even months to get to the final destination. Among these pilgrims, there are some who join not to fulfil personal needs or other obliga