Peradeniya, the historic town in Sri Lanka has long been synonymous with the esteemed University of Peradeniya. However, recent events have brought to light the gradual loss of the luminaries who have brought glory to this renowned academic instituti

Celebrating the 75th Republic Day of India, which falls today (January 26th), the High Commission of India in Colombo organized a dance ensemble on wednesday the 24th titled: “Sringar” – Tapestry....

Improving the management of road travel speeds will decrease traffic deaths and injuries in Asia and the Pacific. Policies focused on enforcement, road design, vehicle technology and urban....

For Sri Lankans the New Year didn’t bring any hope. Due to the prior announcements made by the government the country’s people stepped into 2024 with a fear of taxation and VAT implementation. They stepped into 2024 with a bothered mindset about

In his new book, ‘What I Heard’ journalist Nilantha Ilangamuwa explores the fundamental role of conversations in shaping human civilization. Highlighting the backbone of societies, the book (ISBN: 9798876040527) draws from ancient sources, emphas

“Sri Lankan health system is extremely recognised in the world and one of the best in South Asian region,” said Secretary of Health at the Ministry of Health Dr. P.G. Mahipala at a media conference which held recently at the auditorium of the Nat

“Man is born: to live, to suffer and to die, and what befalls him is a tragic lot. There is no denying this in the end”. This pithy saying of great poignancy, attributed to a great American novelist, Thomas Wolfe, sums up the lot of mankind on th

Duruthu poya usually falls in January which is the first month of the year and hence the observance of Duruthu poya is the first Buddhist event of the calendar year. It was on a day like this, exactly nine months after The Enlightenment that Gautama

On Thursday (January 18), a sub-inspector attached to the Narammala Police Station opened fire at a civilian. The civilian, identified as K. A Roshan Kumarasiri succumbed to injuries instantly. The reason....

Sri Lanka will be the host country for the Annual Assembly of the Sri Lanka Bhikkhu Association in Europe, scheduled to be held on January 29, at the BMICH. The assembly will be held for the first time...

In a country of cosmetic changes where ‘new faces’ deliver disappointment or worse, it was indeed heartening to learn that Dr Upul Dissanayake has been elected as the President of the Ceylon College of Physicians. I first met him years ago, but i

The news that Sonia de Silva (Aunty Soni) had passed away three months ago on October 17, 2023 came as a shock to me. I had spoken to her only a week ago and I never thought that it would be the last time I would talk to her. She was someone I was cl

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) promises a dynamic blend of discourse and celebration. Renowned journalist, film critic and curator, Anuradha Kodagoda, will deliver the keynote at the Tenth Dhaka International Conference on Women in

The ‘Bharathanatya Arangetram’ event of Treashia Ashvini Ignatius will be held on January 21 (Sunday) at Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo 3 starting at 5.30 pm. Treashia is a disciple of “Nadamani” Smt. Shanthy Ganesharajah. The chief

An Opera Workshop will be conducted at Ananda College on January 21 commemorating the 87th birth anniversary of the late Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa - popularly known as Master Khemadasa....

Several people affected by obtaining loans from mico-finance companies stages a protest recently at the Fort Railway Station demanding from the government to remove the Micro-finance and Credit....

On Tuesday (January 16), stocks of carrot harvests in Sri Lanka indeed made history. Priced at Rs. 2000 a kilo, the price of carrots experienced an unprecedented surge owing to various reasons. Consumer associations and farmer organizations blamed th

The author of the book “The Long Lost Princess” Aneeqa Aniff was pleased to be able to publish her first book on January 12 (Friday) at a hotel located in Colombo in the presence of the Bishops’ College Principal Chemali Goonetileke Herath and

Fishermen fear that the freshwater fishing industry, that was operated along Madu River in Balapitiya, will not sustain in time to come. Although the river once had a large number of ja-kotu or shrimp fishing kraals today less than twenty-five of the

During their visit to the British Council office while in Sri Lanka, HRH Princess Anne and Sir Tim Lawrence spent ...

A broken pair of rubber slippers kept on a display caught this writer’s eye as she walked into the ICES auditorium to witness....

The ongoing economic crisis in the country is not only impacting the availability of food, but has also had a significant effect on population growth. This is evident in the fact that the majority of individuals who married in the years 2021-2022-202

The Tamil festival of Thai Pongal is essentially a harvest festival supposed to have originated from the time when humans started settling down along the banks of rivers with fertile soil. Some historians....

“Pongal means to “boil over” or to “flourish” and the word Pongal was derived from the Tamil word, “Pongu”. Thai Pongal is an important festival with religious, social, cultural and mythological....

Around forty civil society organisations in a statement have urged Sri Lankan government to take a principle stand on Gaza issue. The statement follows; ‘‘We theundersigned civil society organisations, networks and collectives support the applica

Music lovers will be in for a treat this January as the Lions District 306A-1 in collaboration with DK Promotions is getting ready to stage ‘Memories of the 70’, a show to relive memories of the greatest hits of the ‘70s. The show will feature

Are you an Advanced Level Biology student and curious about where your passion for science could lead you? The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya invites students to explore a transformative educational experience with our BSc Hon

The name Helakumara Epasinghe remains etched in the memory of most Josephians who had the opportunity of knowing him; largely as a teacher, friend and a guiding light. No Josephian would ever permit another to speak or even whisper ill of him. Affect

National Institute of Cooperative Development (NICD) was formally called the Cooperative School. NICD is the only institute in Sri Lanka that offers training and education in the Cooperative....

On Tuesday (January 9), staffers in the paramedic services launched an unannounced token strike that crippled the country’s already ailing healthcare sector. The strike was launched in wake of the government approving to double the Disturbance, Ava