He was an exceptional human being. My friend Bandula Jayasekera, was a former Sri Lankan diplomat and senior journalist who was a proud flag-bearer for Sri Lanka. A man with an abundance of knowledge displayed in the most endearing and simplistic man

“Ninety Nine and not out” quipped my father, Gerald de Alwis, an indomitable spirit as he entered his 100th year in February. He hails from a quaint little hamlet in Galle chequered with verdant paddy fields namely Kalahe in the precincts of Una

Thisun Sanjeewa Bandara Amarasinghe, more affectionately known as ‘Cheena’, ‘Phila’ (owing to the resemblance to the Pop singer Phil Collins) and other pseudonyms, was an irreplaceable, unique person who possessed extraordinary qualities and

The Samagi Vanitha Balavegaya (SVB) the women’s wing of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) will set the stage to end period poverty in Sri Lanka, on International Women’s Day which is marked on Monday.

The Communist party of China (CPC) was founded in Shanghai on July 1, 1921, with just 50 members and has grown to 93 million members with 4.5 million branches throughout China. The CPC is the world’s largest political organization, with a history a

The recent events currently circulating on all media channels have created an uproar and unrest amongst citizens.

The mysterious killing of a 30-year-old woman from Kuruwita has spread ripples of shock and fear among the people.

Communication today is just a WhatsApp message away. With social media dominating a greater part of our lives, many of us have made it a daily ritual....

After more than 300 days since cremation was made mandatory for the COVID- 19 deceased, the Government of Sri Lanka reversed the decision through Gazette 2216/38 on February 25, by allowing the burial of those who succumbed to COVID- 19.

The decision regarding burial of COVID-19 victims was subject to many twists and turns. After more than a year and so many discussions, the government finally allowed it, in the face of vehement criticism from rights groups.

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1 March 2021: Sri Lanka is globally recognized for its remarkable biodiversity, with 30% of its land designated as protected areas - the highest national coverage in Asia.

Venerable Bhikkhuni To you, I am forever grateful For showing me the way In your gentle in-imitable way For many years now

Women In Need (WIN Sri Lanka) is an organization synonymous with supporting women in times of crisis around the country. Established in 1988, WIN Sri Lanka’s 33 years of operations include a plethora of initiatives that help protect women from dome

Ode to the elephant and all living creatures as preached by Lord Buddha….Pnathi Patha Veramani Sikka Padam Samadhiyami.

March 3 is a memorable day for the descendants of the late Charles Henry, the students, past pupils of Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges....

The 185th anniversary of the birth of Warusahennedige Charles Henry De Soysa (1836-1890) takes place on March 3, 2021.

This Island Nation blessed with an abundance of coastal stretches has attracted many investors, both local and foreign eyeing to extract.....

Through art, two artists connected, and this time not for any artistic collaboration but helping out one artiste to rebuild his life.

AYATI, Sri Lanka’s first national centre for children with disabilities February 21 celebrated one year of operations.

I was fresh from my graduation results when two days later, I got a job as a market research investigator. They say good things happen....

Torture and murder at police stations are nothing new in Sri Lankan history. Though many international human rights organizations......

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament and National Union of Workers Leader Palani Digambaram......

The Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Raja Maha Viharaya is of special significance to all of us irrespective of religious or racial differences.....

The Gautama Buddha said that there are phenomena which we cannot comprehend fully as humans. But that does not mean they are not authentic and real.

Congestion was witnessed at many vaccination centres which opened up for the general public. It was mentioned that the token.....

The images and videos are distressing. Non-consensual sharing of intimate images and privacy breaches began to cause problems several years ago. But, it has never been this bad. Sexual content of Sri Lankan girls, even as young as 15 years old, keeps

Kamal*, a gay man in his mid-twenties, recently visited a mental health clinic in a state-run hospital. He has been experiencing stigma, discrimination, and harassment due to his sexual orientation and has been suffering from mental health issues as

Hatched out; shameless, speechless, nameless, cast-less and race-less. Then a boohoo! When clock ticks, ’gulped it all.

The much awaited vaccination drive for Sri Lankan healthcare staff began on January 29. The National Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases....

Responding to an article published in Daily Mirror regarding an alleged illegal land clearing in Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, Ven. Haputale Pannarama Thera.....