The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo which is the apex Alumni Body of the University of Colombo completes 40 years this year since its formation in 1982. The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was a special initiative of

Ananda Gunathilake’s debut novel‘ Sisilagni’ is based on events dating from the 1960s to 1971, and can be called historical fiction. Even what happened yesterday is history, and material for the discerning writer to unravel a story from the con

“I faced it all” is the autobiography of KC Logeswaran (Logesh to us), one of the most senior and prominent public servants, a famous district administrator, who faced the travails of terror, subtle operator privatizing the telecom industry, Secr

The Pathum Uyana Centre of the Mother Charitable Foundation (MCF) steps into its 12th year of serving children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Having commenced operations...

The death of a 10-year-old Maleesha Dulakshana sent waves of shock, anger and sympathy among most Sri Lankans but reality is such that many segments of society have largely been blinded by false....

“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, is the theme for 2022, promoted by the Dementia community around the globe. Conversations on this theme will challenge stigma, provide information and lead to action and support for persons with dementia and t

Yesterday the feast of our Lady of Lourdes was declared by Pope Francis as the World Day of Healing. It was on February 11,

On February 10, Russia marked Diplomats’ Day, the professional holiday of the Foreign Ministry’s current and retired staff members.

Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple observes prayers for consecration of the Sri Radha Rajagopalar Temple on February 12 (Saturday) at a religious function scheduled from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon, a press release from the Sri Radha Krishna Temple states.

While countries such as Denmark have decided to lift all COVID-19 restrictions, countries such as Canada have staged large scale protests against vaccine mandates. People protested against the French Government when it made vaccination virtually unav

Longer and stronger heatwaves are among the most certain effects of climate change, according to scientists. The sustained record-breaking temperatures that have afflicted parts of the world in recent years are a sign of a rapidly warming plane

While every creator has a unique talent, some creators explore the world of art through different experiments. Danushka Kumaratu

The 22nd National Law Conference 2022 (NLC) organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will be held from February 11-13 at Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, a release from the organisers....

Counselling is considered to be one of the most prevalent and effective forms of psychological therapies for school students. As it is done for students of different age groups a qualified counsellor or a mental health

The manner in which recipients for awards were selected for their inventions by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) was unfair state some awardees named for honours. It is said that awards have....

The National Peace Council (NPC)in a release condemns the manner in which The Foreign Ministry has contradicted the views expressed....

Atrocities committed against women and children are a mainstay in the news and society is gradually becoming numb to such reports. The civil.....

A reading of former Sri Lankan Navy Chief Adm. Jayanath Colombage’s works on maritime security will show that Sri Lanka would have....

It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I write this appreciation of my mentor Mr. Wimalasena Gange, Advocate of Galle. After enrolling as an advocate in 1964 Mr. Gange served the people for their civil matters in the Galle Bar for nearly 54 years.

Mr. Leanage was born to a respectable family in Negombo, Kochchikade on 27th March 1936. Although his birth place was Kochchikade Negombo he became a very good friend of the Colombo business community from his very young age.

Surrounded by her children and grandchildren on her birthday in May 2021 in Arkansas, Doreen Welihinda (nee Sansoni),

“Vilithelu Penne,” a women’s organisation based in Canada has conferred the ‘Award of achievement’ to Gayathri Wickramasinhge, Colombo Municipal Council member, recognising her contribution to the community and their spiritual life.

The first week of February is special to all Sri Lankans as they commemorate successive years of independence from colonial rule. The event....

The Mrs. World Organization has debunked a string of allegations made by Mrs. Sri Lanka Pushpika De Silva with regards to the finals...

Dear Mummy... Your arms were always.... open when we needed a...

Films in Sri Lanka have not only nudged the audience, but pinched past governments when the rulers were exposed. On Friday...

“Sri Lanka Railways isn’t a profit-earning agency but a service provider and we should focus on providing the best of that....

The failure to promptly open and carry out a criminal investigation into the 2012 Welikada riot, despite having strong....

Area residents have raised concerns on the possibility of flooding as they claim that the drains have been taken out and replaced with concrete

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives hosted a half-day conference on the theme, The EU Indo-Pacific Strategy th