Development of tea industry needs inheritance of tradition

‘Tribute Tea in the Collection of the Palace Museum’ is the first physical atlas of palace tribute tea in the history of Chinese tea.

Detach fantasy from Dhamma for survival of Buddhism

It’s difficult to disentangle religious hard truths from myth, or truth from lies.We have a tendency to “shoot the messenger,” –don’t be angry with the person who makes disrespectful expressions intended to offend or hurt you; instead look for the obscured message in it. Let the authorities conduct investigations to detect any violations of the law

She was an audacious music therapist for deaf children

Christine de Silva, who passed away a year ago on 2nd June 2022, was unconditionally loving, hospitable and caring of everyone around her, always witty and fun-loving, and quite audacious to the point of teaching music to deaf children !

Valuable lessons from Gautama Buddha

Full moon poya days are observed as spiritually significant days by the Buddhist devotees. The Wesak Poya Day, being the day of Triple Significance of the life of Tathagata Gautama, is most sacred.

Thanthirimale The historical Raja Maha Viharaya with scenic beauty

The historical Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya claiming for a civilization running back to the period before the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka is situated in the picturesque valley of Malwathuoya, about thirty miles away from Anuradhapura. The ancient glory and serenity of Thanthirimale are revived when the whole temple area is illuminated annually by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd during the Poson season.

Looking at generosity through Buddhism

Buddhism recognises ten transcendental virtues (which in Pali are known as parami) that every aspirant of enlightenment or Supreme Buddhahood should practise.

Bulathsinghala elected ARFRO President

The Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), held its 25th Annual General Meeting recently at the Regimental Officers’ Mess, of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Polhengoda, Colombo 5. Air Chief Marshal G.P Bulathsinghala RWP RSP VSV USP was elected as president.

AI: A Threat or a Tool for Creative Fields?

As more and more things are to be automated, the more it would come at someone’s expense

Rights groups condemn move to exclude NLAC’s sole female member

A collective of over 60 organizations, representing women’s, fisheries, farmers’ rights, rights of disappeared persons etc., and at least 150 activists have condemned steps taken by the Labour Minister to remove Swasthika Arulingam, the only woman on the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC).

Driving into Colombo’s money spinning car parks!

*Shiva has been collecting parking tickets at the Galle Face Green for the past five years. His job is to earn Rs. 2000 during week days and Rs. 7000 during weekends to be remited to his company. But the uncertainty....

Giving value addition to assignments by uni students

Do the University students really get a value addition for their assignments? Assignments are completed after putting in much dedication, effort and sleepless nights....

The British School in Colombo becomes first BSO-accredited school in Sri Lanka

The British School in Colombo (BSC) recently became the first international school in Sri Lanka to receive British School Overseas accreditation. To be a BSO accredited school, a set of standards written...

Kidney patient seeks financial assistance

S.P.G. Pemalal Wasantha Kumara, 42, a father of two children is suffering from a chronic kidney disease. Premalal is a resident of Getalawa, Galenbindunuwewa in Anuradhapura District. He has been advised...

Sri Lankan Archchihan dazzles at competition conducted by NASA

According to the spirit of words of the great Tamil genius poet Tiruvallur “It is impossible for anyone to conquer him by intrigue who possesses power of speech, and is neither faulty nor timid” (Kural 647). This Sri Lankan Student has drawn the attention of the world.

Sri Lankan Youth excel at National Statistics Olympiad and dazzle at International Competition!

* Sri Lanka has always been a country that values education. Sri Lanka’s youth are always being encouraged to excel in academic pursuits. Recently, the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) held the 9th National Statistics Olympiad in December last year, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. According to a press release issued by IASSL the aim of the competition was to popularise the subject of statistics among schools and univers

Austrian Magician Trainer Dino Dorado in Sri Lanka

Austrian magician and trainer Dino Dorado and his assistant Victoria were in Sri Lanka recently. During their visit they visited the Sri Lanka Magic Circle (SLMC)

Your memory will never die

A man of principles he never faltered to express what he thought about and what he was against during his private, political, and social engagements

Ajahn Brahmavamso in Sri Lanka on a very busy schedule

Ajahn Brahmavamso with his Oxford University education, experience in life and as a world renowned meditating monk, is certainly the most unique person to conduct a business/professional forum

Asian nations should refrain from taking sides in global Big Power rivalry-RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. During his address, President Wickremesinghe also emphasised that Asian nations....

Death of seven-year-old girl due to drug overdose?

Last month a seven-year- old girl died in Gampola allegedly due to an overdose of paracetamol. The investigation into the alleged....

AWESOME AND AWE-INSPIRING CHORAL PRESENTATION

Numbering over 300 singers, a combined choir of girls and boys rendered the glorious Jubilee Anthem “Gloria Te” to conclude the magnificent Josephian Holy Week Choral Presentation. The beautifully....

Rotaract Club of Colombo West takes initiative to clean up beach

Do people think about flora and fauna and have a microscopic view of the environment around them? Following on these lines think....

Let’s talk mental health The Bully in Your Brain: Know your OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychological condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, OCD can significantly impact a person’s daily life, productivity, and mental well-being. In this article, we delve into the personal experiences of individuals living with OCD, shedding light on the challenges they face and the importance of understanding this complex disor

Understanding female contraception

The runaway prophet?

‘Prophet’ Jerome Fernando, the man in the middle of controversy over his statement on other religions including Buddhism, is reported....

WHAT ARE WE THINKING ABOUT…

Has anyone been following a new Party on the horizon titled The United Centenary Front? The speaker and President of the Party is Prashan de Vissier and what he said made a great deal of sense

Ravi Liyanagamage : Remembering a Retired Air Vice Marshal

One year has passed since the most unexpected and most unfortunate passing away of Air Vice Marshal Ravindra Pandukabhaya Liyanagamage, affectionately known as Ravi.

Basil Rajapaksa’s Presidential ambitions

Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, once reportedly quipped the Sinhalese have short memories. Prabakaran’s nihilistic terrorist struggle for a separate state....

Bakeer Markar Commemoration Speeches on SLBC today

Commemorative speeches on Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation will be aired on the occasion of the 106th birth anniversary of the former Speaker Late Deshamanya M.A. Bakeer Markar which falls....

Veil of uncertainty covering naked truth behind death of schoolgirl

The death of the 16-year-old girl in Kalutara has been mired in controversy. With various allegations, suspicions and assumptions, the truth is yet to be revealed. What has been made public is that the deceased....