Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka organised a science workshop on September 27 which was attended by a group of schoolchildren who ....

Eleven deaths within 36 hours. That is the alarming rate at which Sri Lanka’s elephants were killed several weeks ago. On September 27, six elephants were killed in two separate train collisions – four elephants died after colliding with a night

“Paththara Kala Kaw Silumina” is a collection of tributes paid to Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara, a scribe who stuck resolutely to journalistic principles at a time when politicians heavily depended on leading newspapers for their propaganda. For

Harmful use of heroin is a psychiatric condition according to the WHO (International Classification of Diseases ICD – 10) and the American Psychiatric Association (Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of mental illnesses). World Drug Report of UN (UNOD

One of the most common types of cancer prevalent among women, and a sizable number of men is breast cancer. However, over the years, healthcare professionals and groups advocating for the prevention....

The industrial practice of bottom trawling by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters is a persistent problem that hasn’t ceased to date. Hence it has resulted in a failure by the authorities to protect the marine...

Secretary Ministry of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe presented his views regarding climate change at the conference. “In Sri Lanka we have been experiencing a continuous rise of ambient temperature. This is very important. If you take the last sever

In my childhood during the early 1950s, I have fond memories of the “Andabera-karaya” (tom-tom beater) who would beat his drum at the street corner, announcing important events. Additionally, during...

Vinco’23, the Commerce Day of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, organized by the Commerce Union, was recently held at the Bonjean Memorial Hall. Highlights of the event

The English debating team of Ananda College emerged National Champions at the 18th Sri Lanka School’s National Debating Championship organized by the Debating Society and Moot Court of the Faculty of Law....

Since the restoration of its independence, Sri Lanka has established friendly relations with China. The relations between the two countries have developed steadily, especially in the fields of culture and trade....

Some evergreen songs, sung by H. R. Jothipala, the most popular playback singer of Sinhala cinema will bring the hall alive at the BMICH on October 2.

In Buddhism, the word “mana” (Pali) connotes the idea of pride, arrogance, vanity, or conceit etc. Although these words are used synonymously and interchangeably, subtle differences in meaning...

In a symbolic display of unity and resilience the ‘Asia Pacific Regional Scout Growth Coordinators’ Meet’ commenced on September 13 at the Morven Hotel in Colombo and concluded...

“There have been many long nights, spent in isolation. And thanks to these moments, many emotions were penned down in words. The sorrows of owing every comma, full stop and punctuation mark...

On September 8, a shocking news item revealed that a nine-year old girl from Mawathagama, was reportedly severely abused...

In a fiery speech delivered in Parliament recently, MP Harsha de Silva, Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, passionately criticised ,,,,

Reading biographies is the best way to learn life lessons because it is a record of practice. The life of Muhammad (SAS) is one of the best ,,,,

Journalist, author and drama producer Sugath Shantha Moragahakumbura is all set to show his sixth stage drama titled “Arundathie man manamalai” ....

The dire need for having strong social protection systems in developing countries in Asia-pacific region- specially after the Covid 19 pandemic followed by Russia-Ukraine war- was highlighted at the Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week 2023 whi

A press conference was held on September 22 to spread awareness of the Nipah virus. Dr. Saranga Sumathipala, a consultant virologist at Apeksha Hospital and Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, the President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, discussed the Nipah

In the dominion of documenting the remarkable lives and contributions of individuals, timing often plays a pivotal role. Today, we stand at a unique juncture, a moment when Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Walter Fernando is not only with us, but continues to

Being missionaries of the poor and the disadvantaged and ministering for many years in the North Central Province (NCP), the Oblate Fathers, in the spirit of St. Eugene de Mazenod, the Founder of the Congregation of the Oblates, felt empowered and en

Rotaract Club of Colombo West marked their 50 years on August 10. The Logo of the 50th year was unveiled at the event, which preceded the inaugural address of the 50th President of the club.

The National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka (NASSL), an NGO incorporated by an Act of Parliament (1988), consists of eminent scientists elected as Fellows.

Dr Niththyanantham’s autobiography, known to many as ‘Nithy’, is a revealing insight into the experience of the first wave of Sri Lankan migrants to Britain in the 1960s.

On the 15th of July 2023 I received a message on whatsapp, that Prema Jayamanne , had passed away. The sad news came from her beloved husband Max.

The recently concluded 19th Certified Management Accountants National Management Accounting conference shed light on the theme of Sustainability and Value Creation in an economic...

As humans, our bodies cannot synthesise some amino acids (essential amino acids) and it is important to get these from food sources. Consumption of meat and eggs is essential for us to intake the much-needed essential amino acids. Consumption of live

The following are excerpts of a statement made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on the importance of knowing the challenges to international Law in the wake of digital transformation at a recent event of the KDU In this era of rapid technolog