A group of inventors have been able to invent a software to locate any bus in transit with the mobile phone.

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) hosted an exclusive discussion on the latest Sri Lanka Development Update report launched by the World Bank.

In Sri Lanka, humans and elephants are finding themselves closer than ever before, sharing land in ways that are often dangerous and costly.

The season for the Sripada pilgrimage 2024/2025 commenced on December 14 with the dawn of Unduwap Full Moon Poya day.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), have together announced the arrival of the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition (WPP) 2024 in Sri Lanka. It has been 21 years since the exhibition

The Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are organising the final leg of the photo exhibition, “75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: Global and Sri Lankan Perspectiv

It is really a very strange feeling, when I try to think that he is no more, for the very reason that his everlasting smile with which he would accept anyone who would come before him and making the visitor at ease. No matter how much I try to convi

The fragility of life, its fleeting and temporary nature is a fundamental tenet of Buddhism and many other religious traditions. Every moment brings us closer to our life’s end reminding us that life has definite and inflexible limits. From the mom

The International Students’ Short Film Festival 2024, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara in collaboration with Ankara University was held on December 9 2024, at Ankara University in Türkiye.

A soft awareness launch of a virtual programme will be on December 14 (today) according with the World Human Rights Day that was on December 10, to help educate the world about human rights and address this global issue.

A proposed factory in Nallachchiya, Galgamuwa has ignited local protest, with residents expressing concern over potential environmental and health hazards.

The life of a bus conductor is not as easy as taking a walk in the park; particularly when the job is done by a young woman.

Coconut is one of the main consumer goods of which the increasing price has been a major issue in our country.

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), is the Chief Advisor to the Portuguese city of Guimarães, wh

A programme to donate medical equipment worth more than Rs. 40 million was held at the Kalmunai North Base hospital under the leadership of Venerable Rajawelle Subhuthi thera.

“The Article titled “Mismanagement of workers trust: Lanka Transformers Ltd in the Spotlight” which appeared in Daily Mirror dated September 20, 2024 has been written with one sided inputs.

Despite AI holding great potential for addressing global challenges, developing nations face significant barriers to realising its benefits.

It’s a groundbreaking work in that no Lankan writer to my knowledge has previously combined a tale of young love set against a particular historical period so successfully

A soft awareness launch of a virtual programme is on December 10 (today) coinciding with World Human Rights Day to help educate the world about human rights and address this global issue.

In the backdrop of World Aid’s Day having been commemorated on December 1, medical research underscore a spike in the number of Aids cases; especially among youth.

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

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 emotion

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.

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.

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

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’, 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.

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 mon

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. 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