In June 1986, soon after I was born, my father went overseas. I grew up in Maruthamunai, a small coastal village of about 15,000 people in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, part of a family of seven. My four sisters and I were all very young when

A solar eclipse takes place when the sun is covered by the Moon. The annular eclipse, the ring of light around the darkened moon is visible will takes place on 26th December 2019. This eclipse will be visible in Jaffna on the day following Christmas

The Lionel Wendt Memorial Fund (LWMF) together with the ESME Trust commemorates the 75th anniversary of the death of Lionel Wendt today at the Lionel Wendt Memorial Theatre, at 7 p. m, with a programme on Lionel Wendt, Harold Peiris & the early days

A coffin was rolled out of the arrival area of the Bandaranaike International Airport. Inside was the remains of twenty-four-year-old Ganushka Madumal who drowned in South Korea in a boat accident. Madumal, who had never swum in Sri Lankan seas, was

Days before the new regime secured power Sri Lanka witnessed many changes, one of them being the much-spoken-about street art trend. Today, every nook and corner of the island is being transformed into a work of art under different themes. But art i

New innovations in technology have sped up human activities and made them simpler. Among these innovations the mobile phones play a significant role in one’s life. Benefiting humanity to a greater extent, phones have facilitated human activities th

“Because of the current cultural and social barriers women are reluctant to come forward and make a complaint,”-DIG Crimes and Organized Crimes Priyantha Jayakody Related to a panel discussion on ‘Sexual Bribery’, which was held at the BMICH

Following are excerpts from the speech delivered by Vidya Jyothi Emeritus Prof. Dayantha Wijeysekera at the 5th convocation of the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) recently.

Nandimitra is a beautiful young tusker that lives in the Yala National Park. He habituates the vicinity of the Sithulpahuwa Temple as, over the years and despite caution, the residents of the Temple and the pilgrims who visit it have been feeding hi

His face always wore a smile. He had a peaceful personality. My sweet friend, a humanitarian, who led his life with such kindness, is no more.From now on, he can be only seen in photos and video footage.

While Britain preached Human Rights to other countries and is quick to chastise them for their failings, it turns a deaf ear to all appeals that Assange requires special attention and should be treated by qualified medical....

Thus safeguarding human health from climate change impacts is more urgent than ever, yet most countries are not acting fully on their plans to achieve this, according to the first global snapshot of progress on climate change and health.

Our nation is duty bound to salute and express utmost gratitude to Sri Gangarama Viharadhipathi Ven. Dharshana Visharada Galboda Gnanissara Thera, the Chief Sanghanayake Thera of Western Province, on his 76th birthday which dawns today.

My dad was a quiet man. Many didn’t know him the way I did. So in these few words, I’d like to introduce you to the man I knew.

Al-haj Tuan Kitchil Muhajarine – family patriarch, public health inspector, respected mosque trustee – passed away in the presence of his beloved family on October 28 at 3:45 p.m. Born to humble circumstances in Nuwara Eliya as the eldest of Abu

The 2nd International Symposium on Social Science and Humanities 2019, organized by the National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS) with the Higher Education Ministry, commenced yesterday under the aegis of the High Commission of India.

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The saga of Garnier Banister Francis, the Swiss embassy employee who was allegedly abducted by unidentified men in Colombo and ‘forced to disclose embassy-related information’ under duress, could be likened to a soap opera....

A group of 24 academics from six state universities have condemned the University Grants Commission (UGC) decision to bar Jaffna University Law Department Head Dr. Kumaravadivel Guruparan....

HONG KONG AFP, 11 Dec, 2019- An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong on the police response to huge pro-democracy protests announced Wednesday they were quitting, saying the watchdog was not fit for purpose “in a society that

With only hours to go until the final deadline to form a government in Israel runs out, chances of a third election within a year looked all but unavoidable on Wednesday as lawmakers continue to deadlock.

Climate-strike is the latest addition to the Collins Dictionary. Witnessing frequent, extreme weather disasters around the world combined with youth generated mass protests demanding immediate action by Governments, uphold climate change as one of th

Almost three decades ago the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) changed the landscape of human development, with the introduction of the Human Development Report and Human Development Index.

The introduction of transport Apps have made life easier for all of us. Apart from being convenient and budget-friendly, privacy and safety are top concerns for any user. Today, there are many of these services available for users including local and

My earliest memories about the veteran Sculptor Tissa Ranasinghe goes back to 1993 when I sent him a sweetened cashew parcel when he was in England. Much delighted with my gratitude to him he sent me two magazines in reward and also a letter thanking

Ever heard of “kookaavya,” a genre of Sanskrit poetry that dared to defy classical Sanskrit literary tradition epitomized by Kalidasa? Growing away from the royal courts and the exclusive confines of Sanskrit literature, “kookaavya” scandalis

We are fortunate to possess the chronicles such as Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa to voice about our history with proof corroborated by the early Brahmi inscriptions. The propagation of Buddhism in Sri Lanka took place during the reign of King Devanampiya T

Sri Lanka’s foreign recruitment industry plays an essential role in the country’s migrant labour sector with the industry expecting to secure jobs for Sri Lankans within conditions of safety, security and dignity. Despite these conditions, howeve

When we are young, we want to ‘look good’ in the eyes of our peers and society at large. Selfish consumerism and materialism is at a very high peak these days. Most people desire money and fame, as if though that is all that’s really important.

Anula, a Hindu convert wished to enter the Bhikkuni Order. Arhant Mahinda informed his inability to do so, but, advised the King Devanam Pitatissa to send a message to Arhant Mahnda’s father, Emperor Asoka and get the services of his sister Theri S