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Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Today's Paper
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State efforts are underway to import 2500 milch cows from Australia, despite a similar scheme carried out by the previous ‘Yahapalana’ government which saw many lapses. Recently, the Cabinet approved a proposal to import another 2500....
14 Jul 2020 - 0 - 241
Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education concentrated mainly on developing a child’s natural curiosity by means of individual freedom and development according to the needs of the child. Hence she prepared many activities to imp
14 Jul 2020 - 0 - 404
Lalitha Constantine, the last surviving member and elder daughter of the family of Sri Lanka’s legendary labour movement leader, A. E. Goonesinha, passed away on Sunday, July 12. She was 94. Her elder brother Ananda and her younger sister Irangani predeceased her.
14 Jul 2020 - 0 - 101
Setting new standards in socialising while maintaining social distancing, the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) hosted its first-ever Virtual Music Fiesta on July 10. The event was organised by the Civil Engineering Sectional Co
14 Jul 2020 - 0 - 142
In March the author was dazzled by being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records
13 Jul 2020 - 0 - 230
On an initiative and innovative approach taken by a young entrepreneur, beaches along the north-western coast of Sri Lanka are getting a clean-up.
13 Jul 2020 - 0 - 93
The Covid Pandemic that pressurised the country also posed extensive pressure on the hospital network. The need to maintain high standards set for safe operations whilst excelling in the usual services, created challenges for all.
11 Jul 2020 - 3 - 897
The foundation stone for a stupa at the Birmingham Buddhist Maha Viharaya was laid on July 5 by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Saroja Sirisena together with the diplomatic officers of her office in London.
11 Jul 2020 - 0 - 183
A legendary teacher of music and the arts Mrs. Joy Ferdinando was called to her maker last month (June 27) after a brief illness.
11 Jul 2020 - 0 - 117
I first met Usha as a post graduate student in the MSc Community Medicine class. Since then I have seen her progressing step by step to become a Board certified Consultant in Community Medicine, and serve the Ministry of Health as a Consultant Community Physician with distinction.
11 Jul 2020 - 0 - 633
It has been two years since the passing away of my Uncle Milroy Alles on July 1. Fond memories of you as a lively, cheerful and jovial person will never fade away. We could never forget how we broke up laughing when you cracked jokes which knew no bounds. Your winsome smile, humour and humility softened stony hearts and melted malice and ill-will in some, as wax.
11 Jul 2020 - 0 - 74
Dr. Heshani Karunathilake, who is in charge of the counseling centre of Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, is holding the 14th handy creation exhibition called ‘ Handy Stitches 2020’ on July 11 (today) at Lagoon view, Moratuwa. Exhibits will be on show from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and entrance is free.
08 Jul 2020 - 2 - 1385
Sri Lanka’s wildlife and environment are experiencing a rough patch and environmentalists have been up in arms ever since.
08 Jul 2020 - 0 - 264
The late versatile artist and storyteller for our children in particular, has passed away at 93 with much sorrow for most of us.
07 Jul 2020 - 0 - 245
The fate of the “strong” communist Government in Nepal is hanging in the balance due to serious internal differences and a st
07 Jul 2020 - 2 - 253
Dr. S. A. Wickremasinghe, the pioneering leader of the socialist movement in our country, was elected to the First State Council of Sri Lanka representing the Morawaka Korale. Dr. Wickremesinghe was one of the founding leaders of the L
07 Jul 2020 - 0 - 243
M.M.C. Wickramanayake, a legend who worked tirelessly to put Sri Lanka on the world industry map, passed away peacefully in Kandy in 2001. He died at the age of 89. July 6 marked his 108th birthday and his 19th death anniversary
06 Jul 2020 - 0 - 283
The loss of biodiversity is a loss for humanity. When we re-examine our relationship to the natural world, we find that despite technological advances, we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for day to day needs.
06 Jul 2020 - 0 - 211
On Friday, June 19, evening there was an online live Bharatha Natyam recital presented by versatile Thushyanthy Velauthan. The performance of this young dancer....
06 Jul 2020 - 0 - 309
My beloved son Niroshan Srideva was a final year medical student of Sri Jayawardanepura Medical Faculty. The following clipping was written by Niroshan in 1994 to his beloved Spiritual Guru, Swamy Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
04 Jul 2020 - 0 - 246
“At Saranath near Benaris I would almost see the Buddha preaching his first sermon and some of his recorded words would come like a distant echo to me through two thousand five hundred years. Asoka pillars of stone with their inscriptions would speak to me in that magnificent language and tell me of a man who though an Emperor, was greater than any King or Emperor.” - Jawharlal Nehru :Discovery of India--
04 Jul 2020 - 0 - 188
In the snowy peaks of Himalayas and in the valleys of Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmaputra in Dambadiva the ancient Indian trees in the natural vegetation were laden with fruits and flowers during the month of Esala and it had been a festive season from time immemorial.
03 Jul 2020 - 1 - 335
All over the world, governments are scrambling to preserve the arts sector in an attempt to protect culture from economic ruin. From rich to poor, their efforts make us realise what people tend to forget in the chaos caused by the pandemic....
03 Jul 2020 - 0 - 431
‘Kuda Hora’ (Umbrella Thief) is a story that many have grown up with. It’s a fascinating tale of umbrella after umbrella being stolen to the consternation of not just those who lost theirs but the entire village.
03 Jul 2020 - 0 - 148
At least three lawyers have faced reprisals in the days afterwards. Attorney-at-Law Mr. Roy Dilaksan’s house was reported to have been attacked by unknown persons. Another lawyer who had appeared for the same case....
01 Jul 2020 - 0 - 818
Smithsonian’s National Zoo mourned the death of Shanthi; a gift received by United States from Sri Lanka back in 1976 when the elephant....
01 Jul 2020 - 0 - 146
Though we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, an uneasy calm pervades not only our country but every other country that has also....
30 Jun 2020 - 0 - 490
The shortlist for the Gratiaen Prize 2019 was announced recently. The short-listed writers are, Andrew Fidel Fernando for the travelogue “Upon a Sleepless Isle”, Praveen Jayamanne for his novel “The Double Doorway”, Upali Mahaliyana
29 Jun 2020 - 6 - 1464
Ranil Jayawardene is Britain’s new Trade Minister. He is only 35-years old. His father is a Sinhalese, who migrated to the UK in the early 1980s....
29 Jun 2020 - 0 - 159
Shelton Amarasuriya, retired Assistant Governor of the Sri Lanka Central Bank passed away last month.
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