South Asia’s First Forest School recently opened its doors to the public, ushering in a novel educational experience for children. Located in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka, overlooking the pristine Bolgoda Lake, Forest School Colombo is a pioneering educa

The fifth edition of the book ‘Awasan Wisaduma’ (Die Endlosung) written by veteran journalist, photographer and writer Priyanjan Suresh de Silva was released recently.

Urban innovator Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena recently received two accolades at the recently concluded 2024 Australia Good Design Awards; the Gold award in the Engineering design category and ‘Best in Class’ award, for building the world’s first du

In 1931, the Donoughmore Constitution granted more authority to the natives over internal governance for the first time. As a result, Sri Lanka became the first country in Asia to be granted universal franchise in the same year. Representatives of th

Distinguished Prof. Buddhima Indraratna (Director of Transport Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney) and Member of Order of Australia (AM), received the pinnacle recognition of Australian Civil Engineering: Sir John Holland Civil Engineer

Science has made a tremendous impact on human welfare. It has developed the world to near perfection with instant comforts.

As Sri Lanka celebrates Children’s Day on October 1, this year’s event takes on added significance with the country’s newly elected President and Prime Minister, the latter of whom also serves as the Cabinet Minister for Women and Children’s

October is globally recognised as the ‘pink month’, in an initiative to raise awareness about breast cancer, the leading cancer among females.

Marking a new era in 3D imaging technology, four inventors have developed a groundbreaking, 100% Sri Lankan technology that enables gem dealers to view gemstones digitally with a near-physical experience.

The passing away of Sriyan Jayasekera is a profound loss for the Thomian Freshman of ‘59 (the batch that joined S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia from Forms 1A and 1B in 1959).

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has come forward to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

A group representing a large number of human rights and women rights organisations and over hundreds of women politicians representing local councils around the country in a letter to the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have commende

On September 24, 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Port City Colombo. This strategic partnership aims to enhance collaboration in promoting Port City Colombo as a prime investm

The University of Jaffna, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, has a rich and complex history deeply intertwined with the region’s cultural, social, and political landscape.

The English Writers Collective (EWC) will launch ‘Channels 2024’, celebrating its 30th anniversary, alongside the awards ceremony for its creative writing competition. Three winners in prose and poetry will be awarded by Chief Guest Dr. Carmel Mi

A Dinner Dance, “Tide Night,” will be held on October 25, 2024 as a fundraising project for St. Thomas’ Church Kotte. The event will take place at the Golden Rose Banquet Hall, Boralesgamuwa,

The Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial marked a significant milestone in its Rotary journey with the 19th Charter President’s Installation Ceremony, held on September 13, 2024 at the Courtyard of Cinnamon Grand Hotel.

The protected monuments and the ‘Sacred City’ concept of the historic Kandy city are in danger today due to negligence. A classic example is the ‘Coffee Planters’ Fountain’ in the precincts of the Paththini Devale and in front of the DFCC

Hours before the break of dawn on a humid Tuesday, this writer along with several other individuals sat at a 20-minute debriefing inside a temporary shelter setup a few meters away from the Mankulam junction in the North of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka and China have shared a deep and enduring bond for decades, a relationship built on mutual respect, shared values, and a vision for cooperative development. Since diplomatic relations were established in 1957, the two countries have forged

The per capita rice consumption in Sri Lanka is approximately 125 kg per year. However, due to urbanisation and social changes, the figure has dropped to around 90 kg with regard to some people. Following the Covid crisis,

While gender disparities in various professions are gradually narrowing — albeit at a snail’s pace — there remains a glaring gap in one field: tour guiding. According to the latest data, women make up less than 10% of Sri Lanka’s tour guides.

Panagodage Licius Johnson Fernando affectionately known as ‘Milan’ by his siblings, ancestral relations and neighbours was born on the September 22, 1924 in Moratu Wella.

Ahas Ganga, the collection of columns written by Supun Athukorala, and the song Wasanthe Awith, penned by Dinith Uthpala Ranasinghe, were officially launched recently at the Mahaweli Centre auditorium in Colombo 7.

The 120th Annual Josephian Prize-Giving was held successfully, on September 11, 2024, at the Rev. Dr. Stanley Abeysekera Auditorium cum Sports Complex.

In a short span of four years Sri Lanka has survived a destructive global pandemic and an intolerable economic downturn

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has emerged as one of the leading health burdens in Sri Lanka, now recognised as a national epidemic. Given the multitude of prevailing communicable and non-communicable risk factors,

As the Presidential Election campaign drew to a close by midnight yesterday (Wednesday), the focus now shifts from electoral competition to the urgent challenges facing the country.

Fifty years is a long time, enough for most things to fade into obscurity. So, it is truly remarkable that the legacy of the late M.D. Banda continues to endure, even five decades after his passing away on September 18, 1974. In a country where memor