European countries are supposed to hold parliamentary and presidential elections before the end of 2024. Sri Lanka too is preparing....

The significant ‘Esala Maha Poya’ falls in the month of July. Beginning from the month of January, 12 monthly full moon days are named as: Duruthu, Nawam, Medin, Bak, Vesak, Poson, Esala, Nikini, Binara, Vap, Ile, and Unduwap respectively. Buddhi

The 33rd annual Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration of Visakha Vidyalaya will be held on July 23 at 5.15 p.m. at the Jeremias Dias Hall at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 5. The oration will be delivered by Prof. Shanika Karunasekara, Deputy Dean (Acad

Sri Lanka is embarking on an innovative journey to fuse environmental conservation with economic development through the ‘Green Entrepreneurs for Mangroves in Sri Lanka’ (GEMS) programme. This initiative, collaboratively driven by the Initiative

Former Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison and Mrs. Jenny Morrison were welcomed on arrival in Sri Lanka yesterday (July 17). Morrison is a distinguished invitee who will attend the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 which will be held at Tem

I refer to your excellent editorial of July 3rd which exhibits courage and honesty in exposing the objective reality hanging over our country. Referring to the debt-restructuring agreement signed by the government with Paris Club, and India and China

Women constitute 52% of Sri Lanka’s population, yet their participation in the labour force has stagnated at around 30% for several decades. Amidst the country’s emigration challenges and a male labour force participation rate at a saturation poi

Exactly a year ago, Muthu Raja, the Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago, was in the news following a spat over the animal’s alleged mistreatment in the country. Finally, the elephant was flown back to the animal’s home country. Th

In 1807, Revd. James Cordiner, Chaplain to Colombo Garrisons observed, “Strictly speaking there are no roads in the island...” However, he failed to propose any solutions and was unaware that waterways and cart tracks already existed. The Hamilto

Regulations are necessary to prevent the loss of religious and cultural values associated with the ‘Pada Yatra’ (Pilgrimage by foot) to Kataragama and to safeguard Yala and Kumana national parks from destruction.

The 1 Km long road from Wijayasirigama Co- operative Junction (Samupakara handhiya) in Digana New Town-Aluthwatte Road to Ambakote ‘Sri Pushparama’ Temple ‘Y’ junction has been repaired only once in 1990. That was when the late President Rana

On Monday, Nepal saw another change of government – the second in two years. This is not new as Nepal has seen 12 changes in Premiership in 16 years.

The Sri Lanka Police came under scrutiny for allowing the media to release sensitive information relating to the assassination of a night club owner during the confession made by the owner of the tattoo shop. On numerous instances, CCTV footage and o

Discovery of the remains of a dead body in a place other than in a cemetery always leads to a mystery and a crime. With two youth uprisings- in the South and a 26 year long war in the North- Sri Lanka’s history is tainted with incidents of disappea

I have known Kangasu Chelvadurai Vignarajah, known to many by his initials K.C., for over....

Over three times as many people approve of the government and feel better about the economy....

A group of 100 students from the Sri Lanka University Catholic Students Movement (SLUCSM) took part in a two-day residential exposure and spiritual program at St. Anthony’s Church, Colpetty, coinciding with the annual church feast. The students wer

We give thanks for the life of our little angel Naomi on her 1st death anniversary. She was the beacon of light in our world. Naomi’s life was a dance of innocence, a symphony of laughter, a treasure of love. As a family we grew, learned, and lov

The Annual Feast of Pentecost 2024 was celebrated as a rally by associates and membership of the ‘Kithu Dana Pubuduwa’ – The Apostolate of Renewal, recently. It was held in the Prayer Stadium of Sri Prasansaramaya at Walpola, Ragama. All who c

Jesuit Fr. Aloysius Pieris (affectionately called Fr. Aloy) celebrated his 90th birthday on April 9, 2024 and I, as the editor of our Oblate Journal, ‘THE MISSIONARY OBLATE’ had gone to press by that time. Immediately, I decided to publish an art

“The number of people who come to us to cure skin diseases, especially with regard to problems related to appearance, such as acne and black spots, has increased in recent years,” said the Chairperson of the Cosmetic Dermatology subcommittee, Dr.

The 109th death anniversary of Edward Henry Pedris was commemorated near his statue in Havelock Town on July 7, 2024.

Veteran director, composer and playwright Jehan Aloysius and his dynamic theatre company CentreStage Productions are now set to stage the spectacular new edition of ‘Rag’ – the musical- on July 19 and 21 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, in Colombo.

The stage is set to honour one of Sri Lanka’s versatile singers this Saturday (July 13) at the BMICH. ‘Honoring the Legend Desmond De Silva’ is the latest concert presented by DK Promotions to celebrate the late singer’s life in song. This co

In light of the recent events highlighted in the Sri Lankan media, it is evident that cases of harassment and abuse in various forms and environments are on the rise.

The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians Child Protection and also the Sri Lanka Medical Association have issued separate press releases to underscore the importance of protecting th

The year 2024 is seen as an important one for the entire globe. This is because many prominent nations in the world are set to hold their national elections.

The nation’s Life insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL) yet again outshines its own record to declare the largest Life Insurance bonus in the industry amounting to a staggering Rs. 11.2 Billion for 2023 to its policyholders.

This article is based on an interview done with Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya on the new e-passport system and new visa services that would be introduced to place Sri Lanka on the world map.

SJC Nazareth Centre, Katana; as per the vision of Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi, the Rector and Principal of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10; was opened recently.