Remembering Dr. Tissa Senewiratne

My dearest friend and colleague - more a brother, departed from my life recently, giving me such pain and grief as he cannot be replaced by any human being. Tissa was one of my....

Unlocking the potential of amplifying voices of women and girls

On World Population Day, UNFPA Sri Lanka Representative Kunle Adeniyi stresses on the importance of coming together to ensure that gender equality and the health and wellbeing of women, girls and communities are the cornerstone of development and policies. Three decad

Medical experts warn Sri Lanka lacks long-term strategy to mitigate Dengue threat

Sri Lanka continues to be affected by the unprecedented health crisis presented via the mosquito-borne disease Dengue which is wreaking havoc in the nation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, Dengue, also known as Break-bone fever, is a viral infection caused by the Dengue virus (DENV) transmitted from the bite of an infected mosquito to people. The presence of the decease is commonly seen in tropical and

Lecture and case discussion in collaboration with Sri Lanka College of Cardiology

A lecture and case discussion organized by Singapore’s Parkway Health in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology will be held in Colombo on Saturday, July 15th with two exceptionally skilled cardiologists from Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital sharing their expertise on Cardiothoracic care and the most recent treatment methods, along with key local cardiologists.

‘The man on the moon a project to raise funds for stray animals

A marvelous novel which takes us beyond the earth named as “ The Man On The Moon” has been written by authors from 20 Rotaract clubs from all over Sri Lanka. This novel will take you to an unimaginable tour around the galaxy, written under the Sci-Fi fiction genre. The event was held on 29th May, 2023 at University of Kelaniya premises.

Artist Sarath decorates Siam Niwasa with his work

Art is a gentle and a deep subject which is really close to the people’s hearts. There are varieties of arts which calm the minds of people. Though technology scores and is most needed these days art is a subject which is irreplaceable due to its unique features and elements.

ESTATE LABOUR AND LIFE AMONG THE LINES

While Tea export contributes to a significant percentage of total export earning (US$ 1.27 bln per year) the Estate Worker scores the lowest in social indicators (1) Literacy (2) Life expectancy (3) Maternal....

Naomi de S Wijeyeratne Adios sweet princess

When my sister Naomi was born it was just another child in the De Silva Wijeyeratne family to bridge the gender ratio.

Labour laws not the cause of economic crisis, says academics

The Kuppi Collective academic community has issued a media statement regarding the labour law reforms proposed by the government yesterday.

Sterilising monkeys proposed as opposed to exporting

The decision to export 100,000 Toque Macaque monkeys from Sri Lanka to China has been halted due to opposition from animal rights groups and individuals. Recognising the need for an alternative solution....

Celebrating 60 years of hope and unity: Theological College of Lanka Becoming a sustainable missional community

Becoming a sustainable missional community is the theme of the Theological College of Lanka’s (TCL) diamond jubilee celebration this year. Since its inception in 1963 and in its 60-year journey, TCL has been....

A father’s plea to cure his son

I, B. M.C. T. Senaratne, a teacher at the Anuradhapura President’s College, is a father of four. My wife is employed as a teacher at the Anuradhapura Rathmale Tissa Vidyalaya. We have three sons in ages 19, 14 and 11. The elder son is studying in Grade 13 and the second son is in Grade 9.

Duo: More than a story of a duo

Books are meant to be read. And a few of them make you contemplate. They reverberate in your mind as your favourite songs do. Young Surath de Mel’s books belong to this second category. This he has proven time and again. His latest (Sinhala) novel “Duo” is a testimony to that.

Transport experts did warn … Bus service would collapse if industry isn’t modernised

It was a Monday morning and the buses plying the178 and 145 routes were fully packed while the bus plying on the155 route was parked beside the road. Sunethra, who is a resident in Mattakkuliya, is a Kanji (porridge) seller who serves customers in front of the bus stand. She faces several problems due to the lack of sufficient155 buses in her area.

Suren Cooke drones to help CMC’s dengue control

As the threat of dengue escalates, Suren Cooke Agencies (SCA) -the leading pest management firm-spearheaded an initiative to provide drone technology to support Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) in their dengue surveillance in the city, a media release said. It said: “With the pilot programme conducted exclusively in Colombo 14 having yielded promising results, SCA is planning to cover several other areas in Colombo and eventually expand the proje

Verité Research survey Govt approval doubles to 21% in June

Although economic confidence showed improvement, it remained in negative territory at (-) 44, with 0.8% rating the economic conditions as excellent, 26.6% rating it as good, and 28.8% perceiving it as getting better. The survey, based on a nationally representative sample of 1,008 Sri Lankan adults, aims to limit the maximum error margin to under 3% at a 95% confidence interval.

Off the rails: Why are derailments frequenting headlines?

Train derailments have been a persistent concern in Sri Lanka over the past few years, with the total annual number of derailments reaching 111 in 2021 and 117 in 2022, according to data obtained from Sri Lanka...

Review of ‘Two Cousins’: A story about a ‘crime’ kept under cover

Eighty-nine-year-old Namel Weeramuni’s “Two Cousins” which he recently launched, is an attempt to focus on the dynamics of social forces impacted on those at their prime of life at a time around seven decades...

A pilgrimage on bullock cart fuelled by tradition

In an era when technology hadn’t yet advanced, and vehicles weren’t common, Catholic devotees relied on bullock carts for their pilgrimages to the Talawila St. Anne’s Church and Madhu Church; centres....

NATIONAL SCOUT SERVICE AND RELATIONSHIP MONTH LAUNCHED

The National Scout Service and Relationship Month organized by the Sri Lanka Scout Association was launched on July 1, 2023 at the Pedro...

Open Day at the premier University

Vice Chancellor Professor M.D. Lamawansa nor the Dons of the premier University in the country did not forget to commence the ‘Open Day’ ....

Legal Enactments and the Role of Religious Dignitaries in Combating Bribery and Corruption

It is estimated that only one out of 12,000 corrupt deals gets exposed when a victim musters the rare courage to make a complaint. This alarming statistic indicates that existing

Residents urge authorities to clean Nawala stormwater canal

The water at the open stormwater canal alongside the Nawala Open University

No quality drugs, lack of medical experts SL health sector on life support!

Patients have suffered severe complications, including vision loss, due to contaminated eye drops and substandard anaesthetic drugs. The incidents highlight the prevalence of low-quality drugs, a struggling....

Why do Western powers opt for targeted sanctions?

Of all the punitive measures that the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) might take against Sri Lanka under the Sri Lanka Accountability Project, targeted sanctions rather than trade or economic sanctions....

Girandurukotte health authorities concerned over rise in acute renal ailments

Health authorities in Girandurukotte area are perturbed by the increasing rate of victims who have developed acute renal ailments; which they attribute to the excessive use of synthetic fertilizer, pesticides and agro –chemicals.

accidents main cause of hospitalisation in Sri Lanka

According to the Directorate of Non Communicable Diseases Ministry of Health about one million people are hospitalised due to injuries caused....

Trapped and Tormented: What’s ahead for Muthu Raja?

The recent news about Muthu Raja, a captive elephant in Sri Lanka, and his potential return to Thailand has sparked discussions regarding....

World Environment Day ‘Reviva 23’, a promising platform for environment revival and rejuvenation

The focal point of World Environment Day was addressing the issue of plastic pollution through the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign

SUPPORT RANAVIRU FAMILY COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

The Ranaviru Family Counselling and Support Services (RFCSS) is an organisation affiliated with the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO). The Chairman of RFCSS at present is Surg. Rear Admiral....