150 high achieving students who excelled at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the GCE Ordinary Level Examination were felicitated...

“Normally we used to cease tapping rubber in February, but this year we had to stop from December 2022 due to the disease....

It was a great blow to Ceylon as it was called then in that era when the late Charles Henry De Soysa died. He was and still is undoubtedly the greatest philanthropist in our nation’s history as his record of extraordinary largesse remains unparall

President Ranil Wickremesinghe while presenting the 2024 budget on November 13 last year told Parliament that both the next Presidential and Parliamentary elections would be held this year. Nine days later, he, while making a special statement in Par

Gangaramaya Maha Viharaya situated in the heart of Colombo has played a preeminent role in society; memories of which will be evoked in any reader. On one hand, the grandest of Buddhist festivals....

Buddhism is a teaching expounded by Buddha who lived in northern India between the mid-6th century and mid-4thcentury BCE. However, there is a disagreement among some scholars as to the exact....

Once again, a beloved figure and a role model for the entire nation has departed. Mallawaarachchige Gamini Jayawickrama Perera’s passing away serves as a poignant reminder to the Sri Lankan....

The Chinese Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) dawned on Saturday the 10th of February. The year 2024 is special as it is recognized as a world holiday for the first time by the UN, and since China....

A colourful cultural pageant titled ‘Warna’ depicting different facets of Sri Lankan lifestyle and an exhibition demonstrating the socio- economic conditions of the Sri Lankan people and customs....

The ‘Knowledge Sharing Wing’ of Past Pupils of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya Colombo hosted a workshop recently, which comprised of presentations and coaching sessions conducted by them in response to a request from Ganga Kumuduni, the present Principa

On February 13, a suspect, who proved guilty over the murder of a nine-year old girl from Atulugama, was sentenced to 27 years of rigorous imprisonment following a verdict issued by the Panadura....

“There is a crisis. Climate change is a crisis. There is no disagreement on that. In any part of the world, everyone would agree that a major crisis is taking place. Hence the main question here is; if there is a crisis happening, are we up to that

On February 9th 2024 a remarkable initiative was accomplished as the 1978 Science Faculty alumni batch of the University of Peradeniya came together to make a lasting impact on education in a rural area. They raised funds and embarked on a mission to

The very famous Ashan Fernando aka ‘Spy 007’ from Yes FM 89.5 is no more with us. Rest in Peace Ashan/Spy. Your voice will certainly linger in the Air forever! The Former Radio Personalities who worked with him through the years will always reme

The year 2024 marks a landmark achievement in the world of conservation with Sri Lanka being declared as a UN World Restoration Flagship in recognition of the nation’s vital efforts to rebuild...

The students of the primary section of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 have organised an educational exhibition titled ‘Dreams to Reality’ which will be held on February 16 Friday) from 8.00a.m....

‘Khemadasa Master’, an evening of music, will be performed at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) to mark the 87th birth anniversary of the late music maestro Premasiri Khemadasa....

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) is proud to present a workshop on Trade Finance, focusing on the application of UCPDC, URDG, and ISBP, along with an overview of Trade Digitalization. According to a press release issued by ICCS

Sri Lankans breathe the least polluted air compared to most South Asian countries, according to IQAir’s 2022 World Air Quality Report. However, the air quality levels of the island are still not at recommended levels– and vehicular emissions are

Mannar is one of the oldest cities in Sri Lanka dating back to the maritime Silk Road and the trade routes between India and Sri Lanka. It also has some of the most important wintering wetlands for migratory birds in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a sign

Not every day do we come across doctors who have rendered an extraordinary service to their country and its people. Doctors who....

The Presidential and General elections are two much anticipated events in Sri Lanka’s political calendar this year (2024). The lack of funds to conduct an election has been one of the key factors that supposedly delayed the local government electio

The five-day visit of National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his three comrades to India last week has drawn a flurry of attention in the political arena in Sri Lanka. It is commonplace Sri Lankan politicians making visi

In a letter addressed to the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeygunawardena, the Media Organizations Collective, comprising several leading media organisations in the country, has expressed concerns on attempts by MPs to use Parliamentary Powers and Privileges

In a splendid event full of memories, the Wesley College Old Boys Union headed by Capt. Navin de Silva, organised a special celebration to honour its esteemed and Iconic alumni, signalling the commencement of the much looked forward to sesquicentenni

It is said that a woman’s crowning glory is her ‘hair’, and it’s the crown she never takes off! For centuries, ‘hair’ is seen as a symbol ....

The Dr. A.M.A. Azeez Commemoration Meeting and the Memorial Oration will be held on February 17 (Saturday) at 9.45 a.m. at the Ghaffoor Hall, Zahira College, 406, Orabi Pasha Mawatha, Colombo 10. Prof. M. Sornarajah, Emeritus Professor of Law, Nation

The number of vehicles in use worldwide is projected to double by 2040, leading to an increase in demand for car parks. Sri Lanka too faces a similar situation due to a poor public transport....

Colombo, 08 February 2024- Sri Lanka currently has the highest electricity charges in South Asia, with householders paying 2.5 to 3 times more for electricity than the average price paid by households...

Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is providing $ 15M to The Asia Foundation to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with the CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance....