According to villagers from Naula-Moragolla out of 105 families 80 can afford to have just one square meal a day. This unfortunate circumstance, according to what villagers say, stems from the loss of their paddy fields due to the Moragahakanda Dev

The Singapore cargo ship Dali chartered by Maersk, which collapsed the Baltimore, US bridge on March 26, was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials to Sri Lanka–mostly....

The much-needed legal reforms for a system change have been compiled by a panel of reputed legal experts in order to strengthen the present legal system in Sri Lanka. These reforms....

Our darling Ammi we remember you on your one hundredth birthday and thank God for you, our precious mother. We thank God for all that you have done....

It was a hot sultry day; the noon-day sun shone in all its parching, piercing intensity. A dry wind blew across the court-yard of Pontius Pilate, ruffling the strands of the shoulder.....

A one-day exposure and spiritual program was organized and conducted by the students of the Newman Society of the University of Peradeniya with the motive of providing knowledge....

We live in a world where God-given resources are shared unjustly. We see this not only in the world scene but also among and within our nations. God who has revealed Himself in the Bible....

Out of the lingering hurts of life, The bitterness of futile....

Three hours he knelt in agony To drink the bitter cup....

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, has undertaken a significant step in preserving Sri Lanka’s rich maritime history through the conservation and documentation of the Godawaya S

Reginald is a fisherman who has been battling sea waves for 20 years while being engaged in his job. He sees his present struggle being intensified compared to his past experiences. This struggle is not just for himself, but also for the well-being o

Rajarata University has received letters patent to manufacture Zirconium on the result of research conducted by the Faculty of Technology. Vice Chancellor of the University and President....

A visual arts exhibition titled ‘Diyasayame Geethaya’ by Gunasiri Kolombage will take place at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo on March 30 and 31 from 9 am to 6.30 pm. A press release...

Is the situation in Sri Lanka so grim that locals harbour hope that they could lead a better life in a country that is affected by war? Two suspects operating a foreign employment agency in Kadawatha were arrested this month on charges of traffickin

In a commendable display of engagement and proactive leadership, university students across the country initiated a series of impactful peace and conflict resolution programmes at the grassroots level. Through innovative strategies and collaborative

Sri Lanka was under European rule partly or fully from 1505 to 1948. And yet, its traditional social structures remained more or less the same during this period. According to UK-based historian, Dr.Upali C.Wickremeratne, this was due to the fact tha

In early March, Sri Lankan health authorities including the Health Ministry and the Family Health Bureau rejected an alarming report published by The Lancet – the British medical journal, which revealed that the country’s child malnutrition level

A Spiritual Passan Singing Program was organized and conducted by the Sri Lanka University Catholic Student’s Movement to reflect on the Christian faith during the Lent season. The programme was held on March 9 at St. Anthony’s Church, Collpity

As the clock struck 10.15 am, groups of visitors had already taken their positions at the pavilion. Filled with loud chatter and laughter...

Erskine May’s Parliamentary Practice says, the Speaker is required to relinquish any party or group affiliation upon appointment....

The South Asia Foresight Network (SAFN) in Washington, D.C., has invited Air Chief Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala to be an honorary....

In an endeavor to combat coastal pollution and preserve marine ecosystems, Maris Eco Friends recently undertook a commendable initiative in collaboration with Goldi Sands Hotel....

Officer Sabhan’s name occupies the topmost place in the annals of Police Heroes as the first full-fledged police officer to make the supreme sacrifice with courage whilst on duty. The officer Sabhan’s life was taken on 21st March 1864, two years

In the picturesque landscapes of Sri Lanka, a nation known for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse communities, a troubling trend has emerged - the proliferation of hate speech.

The Core Committee of the ARFRO EXCO called on the Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at his office on March 18, 2024. In an atmosphere of togetherness and calm, in addition to what is being done now, what more can be done by ARFRO, fro

Forests, the lifeblood for the maintenance of ecological balance and human existence, move down the priority list when money does the talking. The triple bottom line: People, Planet and Prosperity could be a slogan for profit-driven entities hell-ben

The much awaited choral presentation involving over 300 singers will take place at the Chapel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 on Palm Sunday (March 24) at 6.00 pm. According to a release issued by the organizers of the event the multifaceted

Annually, as Sri Lankans eagerly await the return of migratory birds to this island, there comes an opportunity to witness a nature’s ....

When we were in primary school back in the 60s, we were taught a poem about an English boy called Dick Wittington...

Today March 19, St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 one of Sri Lanka’s leading schools celebrates its 128th anniversary. Founded....