“Sudu Appachchi”(Dear Granddad), the newest film directed by veteran journalist, editor, writer and teledrama and film director Rodney Widanapathirana is now being screened in selected theatres around the country. Playing the cameo role, yestery

Rajitha Dissanayake’s play ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ (A Man Much Needed) will be performed at the Borella Namel-Malini Punchi Theatre today at 3.30 pm and 6 pm. Nethuwa Beri Minihek revolves around the family of Jayantha, a Sinhala nationalist bus

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the nation on Wednesday (26 June) via television regarding the current economic situation in the country and the much spoken about and severely debated topic of restructuring of foreign debt. The full speech

The Denary Odyssey Group has pooled its resources together and will come out as a strong team comprising ten artists when it showcases 40 pieces of art and sculpture at the Lionel Wendt on June 29 and 30. The exhibits will be open for public viewing

When Nirmala Priyanthi’s daughter (L. D Randima Gimhani, 13) succumbed to dengue in 2015, she said that life....

The High Commission of India in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Sri Lanka, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga as a 10-day Yoga Mahotsav, starting yesterday....

Between 1990 and 2019, real income per capita (per person) in Sri Lanka quintupled, a world-leading astonishing success. Alongside, most social indicators....

Continuing rains and certain areas being submerged have left many dead and scores of people missing. In this backdrop the Daily Mirror spoken to medical experts to obtain their views on how to combat diseases and prevent accidents during such challen

“Sabba Papassa Akaranan – Kusalassa Upasampada Sachitta Pariyo Dapanan - Etam Buddha Sasanan” (To cease from all evil, to cultivate good. To purify one’s mind is the advice of the Buddha) Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrate the annual Poson Fest

Consumerism has grown exponentially over the last few decades, becoming an ingrained part of our culture. It is a culture of its own that rests on the belief that the happiness and prosperity of mankind hinge on the abundance and acquisition of more

The Buddha’s path, or Dhamma, is universal and non-sectarian. It rejects blind faith and emphasises results, inviting individuals to “come and see.” The Buddha taught, “Do not believe until you practice and experience the teaching.” Rather

In 2023, the number of refugee and asylum seekers (those with pending refugee applications) in the world increased from 45.9 million to 50.3 million (about 8.75%), according to statistics of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of medical officers attached to the Suwaseriya ambulance service following a recent incident of assault that had transpired in Thabbowa. On June 14, officers attached to the Suwaseriya ambulance service

With a vision to enhance the capacities and leadership among Scout Commissioners, 54 Commissioners from the Sri Lanka Scout Association will attend the DC Conference and Educational tour from June 19-24 in Malaysia. In addition, five

Sri Lanka is a country where the 12 poyas remind us that Buddhist practices must continue despite changing....

Sri Lanka is witnessing a positive transformation of electoral politics in relation to its long standing ethnic conflict that commenced....

“Talking helps. Listening heals. We are here for you. Choose life.” This is a tagline that Sri Lanka Sumithrayo has stood by for the past 50 years, offering support to many people....

Today, Muslims all around the world celebrate the Hajj Festival at a time when the world is torn into various power blocs and has been....

Sail Lanka Charter joined forces with The Serendipity Collection Sail Lanka Charter and The Serendipity Experiences on World Ocean Day, June 8th, for an impactful....

Cyclists from around the world are arriving in Sri Lanka to participate in the fundraising event known as Ride for Ceylon. The 2025 ride will be the 9th annual campaign....

In the whisper of the morning breeze, And in the night’s soft, gentle peace, We feel your love, though you’re afar, Shining down like a guiding star. Today, we celebrate yo

Colombo—In a ground-breaking initiative ‘Ran Goyama’- aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Rotaract Club of the American National College (ANC) and partnering with the Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research and Training I

Sinhala stage play, ‘Guru Geethaya’, based on Russian writer Tchinguiz Aitmatov’s novel ‘The First Teacher’ will go on the boards today (June 15) at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at Tower Hall Theatre in Colombo. Written and directed by Prof. Mangala

My first recollection of Lakshitha Weerasinghe is of him being a gifted batsman. That, and his height; he was close to 2 metres tall. He was a fresher at the University of Moratuwa, while I was about to graduate, but friendships are not limited to on

The Bali Process Government and Business Forum (GABF)– Sri Lanka Summit witnessed the participation of politicians, diplomats, foreign dignitaries and corporate leaders in a bid to exemplify efforts to eradicate human trafficking, forced labour and

Observers and Opposition party activists in India heaved a sigh of relief that the election had finally saved democracy and pluralism in the world’s largest democracy.

The opportunity to listen to Prof. Pradeep Ratnayake and his friends in concert, at Pradeepanjalee XVIII staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on May 21 was truly a delightful experience for me.

Sudath Mahaadivulwewa, with his new film My Red Comrade has broken a lull of nineteen years. Watching the film one feels that he has not been idling during these 19 years, for, the rich theatre experience that the film gives us, is no doubt the resul

Among the guests who attended the event was Prof. Janak Vidanarachchi, Senior Treasurer of IAAS, officers from the Young Farmers’ Club Headquarters, Department of Agriculture, and officers from Provincial Department of Agriculture, Central province

The need of the hour for all involved in teaching and training is to transform themselves first into sages imbued with wisdom.