As we bid farewell to 2023, a year marked by challenges and resilience, I extend heartfelt wishes to the people of Sri Lanka for a prosperous....

I consider it an honour and privilege to write an article of appreciation in commemoration of the 21st death anniversary of Deshabandu....

This immortal and inspiring song written by American songwriter Septimus Winner as far back as 1868, was one of the favourite songs of my beloved sister Therese Jayachandra (Nee Benedict) who passed away on January 1, 2023

Leema Creations, the most celebrated interior solutions provider in Sri Lanka, was recognised by the interior and furniture industry both locally and internationally during the past two decades.

Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists (SLCM) had its annual general meeting in October and elected an executive committee which will serve as its new set of office bearers for the period 2023/2024. Dr. Malika Karunaratne was elected as its new preside

The Annual Josephian Christmas Carol Service was held recently at Rev. Dr. Stanley Abeysekara Sports Complex cum Auditorium at St. Joseph’s College recently. The carol service was organised by the St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College, Co

Renowned press photographer and former Temple Trees official photographer K.P. Navaratne (84) passed away at his Maharagama residence recently. As a photojournalist Navaratne had immensely contributed to both local and foreign media for over five dec

Various opinions have been formed regarding the 2024 Budget Presentation. According to the budget, the allocation of funds to each sector requires close scrutiny; with particular emphasis on funds directed towards agriculture and food. The budget all

‘Corrupt officials hamper Food Drive’ a headline in an article published in the ‘ Daily Mirror’ said. This gave this writer the impetus to write more about this absolutely factual story; even several years after it was published. Journalist

With deep sadness, I pen this tribute to my beloved boss, Ferrin Careem, who passed away on December 8 at the age of 83. He was a remarkable personality with whom I associated for many decades. His passing away is a significant loss to all of us in t

The ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation was launched on December 17 with the objective of cracking down on drug peddling and organised crimes that have plagued the country. So far, over 13,000 suspects have been arrested by the Police under this opera

The Galgiriya Mountain situated in the Ahetuwewa Divisional Secretariat within the Galgamuwa Electoral Division of the Kurunegala....

Sri Lanka’s mainstream media has miserably failed to highlight the ongoing US-European-backed Israeli genocide of Palestinian civilians...

In antiquity, Sri Lankan Kings wielded authority not only as sovereigns but also as architects of legal frameworks and systems of justice. Their edicts....

We live in a scientific age, in which science has influenced practically every aspect of our lives.Science has had a profound impact, both positive and negative on society, Although, both buddhism and science follow two paths many Buddhist scholars b

It is true that Christmas has been far more commercialised than any other religious holiday worldwide. There is a positive aspect to it though, as well, since there are a tonne of imaginative and colourful greetings posted by firms worldwide. Do you

Dilani de Silva is one hell of a woman. I write in the first person when penning this piece on Dilani and her maiden book ‘From Innocence: The journey of a betrayed woman’ because she is a dear....

Christmas is the feast of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem in a very poor environment and brought up in a social environment (Nazareth) which had not received...

It was a most unusual night.... An aura of celestial light..... Lit up the wide expanse Of grassland.....

It was the night of nights. Cold - freezing, bitterly, cold. The star-spangled inky blue sky had an aura of unsurpassed peace and tranquility that permeated the atmosphere. But in Bethlehem there...

Beyond the crib is the cross. The Child born in the manger when there was no room in the inn was born to be the Saviour of the World. That is why...

Sung first in the distant 1984, Sri Lanka’s nightingale singer Nanda Malini’s, Christmas song “Jesu Swami Daruwane” never fails to inspire us still. Moreover, it challenges those who seek to celebrate the yearly festival of Christmas lavishly

Jesuits in Sri Lanka have worked through the organization called ‘Tireless Warriors of Compassion’ to raise funds and contribute to causes such as funding programmes for eight universities, preschools, montessories and teachers. The organization

Wife, sister, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, passed away two months ago (October 24th), but will always be in our minds and hearts.

John 3:16 is probably the most well-known Bible verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” This passage shows us how Saul (Paul) of Tarsus fo

Author, journalist and stage drama director Sugath Shantha Moragahakumbura has made plans to release a YouTube video (short film) with the aim of sending a strong message to the society....

Back in 2019, during one of his visits to the Philippines, the then President Maithripala Sirisena praised Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s approach to control the drug menace; an approach that had allegedly led to thousands of extrajudicial

The 11 km long Galgiriya Mountain is known as the longest mountain in Sri Lanka. The mountain is situated in the Ahatuwewa Divisional Secretariat of the Galgamuwa Seat and comes under the purview....

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) was held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. The focus was on Climate Justice, Climate Finance, Climate Adaptation, Loss and Damage, Climate Technology, etc. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied

Descendant family members of the Nuwarawewa Suriyakumara Wannisinghe Bulankulame family, who are the lay trustees of the Sri Maha Bodhiya at Anuradhapura, held a Pinkama at the Adhahana Maluwa Gedigei of the Asgiriya Temple facilitated by the Upali T