Kabir Hashim, former Parliamentarian for the Kegalle District and Chair of the Global Parliamentarian Forum for Evaluation, has been invited as an esteemed panelist at the 8th ‘National Evaluation Capacities (NEC) Conference 2024’.

More than 82,839 people in 20,553 families in 12 divisions in Gampaha district excluding Negombo division have been affected by the prevailing inclement weather.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an emotional storm, unsure of how to navigate the waves of feelings rushing through you?

Sri Lanka celebrated World Children’s Day on October 1. This special day offered an opportunity to the ‘Colombo Chapter’ of The Management Council of the Alumni Association of the University (AAUP) of Peradeniya to promote and celebrate childre

In today’s digital age, technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. From smartphones to social media platforms, the world has been brought closer through a constant stream of information, communication, and innovation.

Prof. Emeritus Munidasa Padmasiri Ranaweera was honoured by the University of Peradeniya recently for his efforts to preserve the octagonal structure which adorns the Kandy Sacred Tooth Relic Temple.

Recently, anonymous posters were put up within the premises of the University of Jaffna attacking fifteen academics of the University who had signed a statement. In this backdrop, the University of Jaffna Teachers’ Association issued a statement c

As more women in rural parts of Sri Lanka fall prey to predatory microfinance practices, significant efforts are being taken by civil society groups and independent researchers to ease women off the mounting debt burden.

‘Bagman’, the dark Hollywood horror movie directed by Colm McCarthy, is now being screened in theatres in Sri Lanka.

The theme for this year’s celebrations to mark ‘World Mental Health Day’ is applicable for even the average office worker who is in sound mental condition. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day (Celebrated on October 10) is ‘Mental

According to the surveys conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Sri Lankans experienced significant mental health difficulties; research figures indicating an increased from 2.9% to 6.1% during the years 2018 to 2022

This year marks a historic milestone for the Sri Lanka Army as it celebrates its diamond jubilee —75 years of unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Since its inception on 10 Octob

It has been revealed that Members of Parliament who promised support to the former government in the run-up to the presidential election were granted liquor licences to sell foreign liquor as a reward for the loyalty promised.

By a turn of fate, the followers of founder leader of the Jathika Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Rohana Wijeweera have been destined to take over the helm of the country’s rule; just 35 years after the comrade’s death.

To fulfill the high demand after the quick sale of the first edition, a revised edition of the publication ‘PHILOSOPHICAL INSIGHTS FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS’ is now out.

Hollywood animation sci-fi movie ‘The Wide Robot’ based on the book series published under the title is now being screened across 16 theaters in Colombo and around the country.

The Kalalaya School of Dance and Music, which was established by the Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union on September 1, 1948, will be celebrating ‘Navarathiri’ at the Kalalaya Hall at No. 400/2 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, on October 9 (Wednesday).

Mucormycosis is a severe, fungal infection caused by a group of moulds belonging to the order Mucorales.

During the last few months or so, news items popped-up more often than not, on the appointment and non-appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal due to the retirement of judges in both courts.

‘Sri Lanka China Society’ signed recently three Memorandum of Understanding with the following provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. This was confirmed by Jinith de Silva President of the Sri Lanka China Society

TThe role of the Canadian Air Force to save Ceylon from an impending military disaster at the height of World War II has been brought to the limelight in author K. Saravanapavan’s latest book ‘The Most Dangerous Moment in Ceylon – Ceylon Aerial

A family of three children have been living in a hut erected on a huge tree in Ethdatkalla in Mahawilachchiya in Anuradhapura for want of land to build a house. They said that they were battling different odds to survive and that the threat of wild e

This article is penned to pay tribute to our teachers. Teachers are respected till eternity, but there is a day dedicated to them so that students can show their love to these mentors. That day is today (October 5).

Across South Asia, one of the most populous and densely populated geographical regions in the world, English is widely seen as the language of social mobility, academic opportunity, employability, international business and effective dialogue.

The National Library and Documentation Services Board has announced that the acceptance period for manuscripts under the Publication Assistance Project will be from 1st of September to 15th December 2024.

Today is World Animal Day. We are blessed to live in our home Sri Lanka, with so many species of animals both wild and domestic.

To mark the World Heart Day that fell on September 29th, the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health organised a screening programme for the public at the Fort Railway Station on September 30 (Monday).

On September 18, 2008 Jamaldeen Dillon and 10 other youth went missing. Since then the parents of these 11 youth have been staging protests, going back and forth from numerous campaigns to seek justice for their beloved sons. September 18 marked 16 y

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.