Colombo transforms itself into the festive mood every December, with attractive décor that brightens up the streets, especially after dusk.

The ‘Penny’ post commenced in 1843 in England for the ordinary people so that they could say ‘Hello’ to their relations wherever they lived in the country.

Paddy cultivators in Anamaduwa and Atthikulam areas in the Puttalam district expressed concern about the influx of large flocks of endemic and migratory birds that feed on the milking rice although it is a lovely and an attractive sight.

As an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s weather is influenced by vast surrounding sea areas, including the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the southern Indian Ocean.

In a bid to improve the mental wellbeing of children in rural areas of the country, renowned media personality and Channel Head of Hi TV Danu Innasithamby signed a memorandum of understanding with World Vision Lanka.

Thirteen years have passed since you left us, yet the void you left in our hearts is still deep. You were more than just a wife and a mother; you were a source of strength to so many.

Ceylon Theatres is ushering in the holiday season with an exciting line-up of activities, promotions and giveaways at its iconic cinemas in the Western Province. Accordingly, the whole family can look forward to an array of festive experiences design

With Christmas day around the corner, the Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Centre in collaboration with the Ceylon Riding Club has organized a unique experience on December 21, 2024 where 50 children with special needs from Nuwara Eliya will get a ch

True to the promise it made in its first issue, launched this year in August 2024, the second issue of The Ceylon Journal published a week before Christmas and continues to balance the scholarly and the popular in its articles which cover a wide rang

From simple traders who arrived at the island’s shores three generations ago, the Memons have reached significant milestones over the years and gone on to dazzle as industrial leaders and reputed political figures.

Former Sri Lankan ambassador to the UN & China Dr. Palitha Kohona said on Monday (16) that his country placed in a strategic location in a geopolitical map has its own share of challenges and opportunities.

On January 5, Johann Peries, the second Sri Lankan to summit Mount Everest, will embark on a journey to conquer three of the highest peaks as part of the Seven Summits challenge—considered the world’s most coveted mountaineering achievement.

The public has been punished and is getting pounded by unsolicited, unregistered and unsubscribed offers via calls and SMSs from business entities.

The salt industry in Sri Lanka dates back to ancient times and is as old as agriculture industry in Sri Lanka.

Even 15 years later, the Sri Lankan civil war has several narratives and that depends on who you are speaking with.

HSBC Sri Lanka, in collaboration with A-PAD Sri Lanka brought the true spirit of Christmas to life with a heartwarming Christmas Carnival dedicated to children in need.

On December 13, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance announced the “successful expiration of its consent solicitation and exchange offer related to its international sovereign bonds.”

In 2018, plans were drafted to enhance the efficiency of the Department of Motor Traffic by introducing an e-motoring project. The project was commenced with the aim of modernising the department’s operations by implementing a new software. However

In a world where environmental challenges are escalating, it is pleasing to hear that Sri Lankan’s efforts channeled into sustainable waste management have gained global recognition.

Wild elephants in Sri Lanka, while often seen as a source of conflict and destruction, can be considered a significant national asset, if managed effectively.

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.