Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has ended and life has returned to normalcy medical experts advise people to keep themselves protected from future infections. In other words people are advised....

The Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX-2023, organised by the Indian and Sri Lanka Navy is scheduled to commence from April 3-8 in Colombo. The High Commission....

Bishop Rayappu Joseph was the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mannar in Sri Lanka from 1992 to 2016. He was known for his outspoken stance on Human Rights issues, particularly in relation to the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Jaffna was once at the pinnacle of education in Sri Lanka. However, at an Akaram Foundation Workshop in Jaffna on 15.10.2016, Prof. Roshan Ragel produced statistics to show that Jaffna District had slipped from first place in 1980 to ninth (last).

She was our kid sister – the youngest in a family of seven girls. She was a much-loved teacher who rendered almost sixty years of dedicated service to the cause of education.

It is with profound sadness that the Sri Lanka Cricket records the demise of Mazher Fazleali on January 20.

Rizwan Badoordeen was elected the new president of the Sri Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) at its Annual General Meeting held at the Colombo Malay Cricket Club in Slave Island.

Women’s Action N e t w o r k, a women’s rights activist group has condemned the alleged physical assault on Puttalam Quazi Dr. Mohamed Rahmathulla Mohamed on March 26 and has called for an impartial...

The much-awaited Lenten choral presentation by St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, April 5 2023 at the chapel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Organized under....

A pioneer in the medical field of Sri Lanka, the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) has become the only Government institute which certifies physical and mental fitness, conducting qualitative medical tests for all candidates who apply for d

Kamala Vasuki (Born 1966) hails from Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Trained by A. Mark, a pioneering artist and art teacher who popularised modern art practices in northern Sri Lanka, she is among the few female visual artists from Sri Lanka in general and speci

“Life is slowly ebbing away. And the minutes that tick by seem like an eternity. He lies bleeding, moaning and suffering. The world is becoming a blur...Every crimson drop that falls tells the story of a good man....

The Sri Lankan Malays, to date are identified as a ‘Martial Race’, mainly because of their immense service and sacrifice towards the country, especially during the pre-independence era. In remembrance....

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA), the largest female youth movement in Sri Lanka marked 106 years of service to the nation on March 21, 2023. The 106th anniversary celebrations were held at National Headquarters in Colombo.

Statesman and first Prime Minister of Ceylon, Don Stephen Senanayake is referred to as the ‘man who architected the destiny of a nation’. He became....

Ten years ago a great spirit- only forty years- old left this world. In life she had both the best and worst of fortune. Kshirabdhi Aruliah....

The following are excerpts of the speech by S. Skandakumar who was the guest of honour at the launching of the book ‘The Community....

S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia’s Old Boys’ Centenary Group elected its office bearers for the year 2023/24 at an AGM held....

A novel presentation for the traditional passion play which features the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Muslims across the world are earnestly waiting for holy Ramadan which falls on March 22, in the current year. The prime duty of a Muslim in the month of Ramadan is to fast from dawn to dusk for thirty days.

The Fisheries Processed Products Factory at the Walpita Agriculture Training Centre was inaugurated on March 14, 2023.

The male lion named Keshara at the Ridiyagama Safari Park died due to pneumonia, issues with its heart, and a prolonged period of depression, officials said. Keshara was...

Abandoning puppies and kittens in boxes isn’t a novel phenomenon and it isn’t unique to Sri Lanka either. However, the number of pets being abandoned has increased recently. With the prices of food...

The 6th Annual Inter-House Drama Competition, organised by the English Literary Union of St. Joseph’s College Colombo 10, in collaboration with Cold theatre 7 was held recently, in front of a capacity crowd for the first time at Lionel Wendt, consi

“So, when a great man dies for years beyond our ken, the light he leaves behind him lies upon the paths of men.” - Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Very few politicians....

Sri Lanka’s diverse ethnic composition undoubtedly enhances the country’s cultural landscape. Within the larger religious ethnic make-up there are subgroups each with its own characteristic....

Russia is deeply concerned with the increasing scale of military aid to Ukraine from the West. Military specialists from the US and other Western countries are actively engaged in training Ukrainian army....

“Life is like a box of chocolates,” said a wise man. He further went on to say “you never know what you’ll get”. When it comes to my dearest priest-friend, all those who associate with him can ably claim the fact that they would know him af

World War II Memorials of the late war veteran Shelton Kern, who passed away on 15/02/2022, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Army Artillery Regiment Museum at Panagoda recently.

The season of big matches is upon us. These cricket encounters are big for the respective schools, not for others. In fact, as far as the particular schools are concerned they are huge. It is THE event....