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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 Today's Paper
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When we were in primary school back in the 60s, we were taught a poem about an English boy called Dick Wittington...
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Today March 19, St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 one of Sri Lanka’s leading schools celebrates its 128th anniversary. Founded....
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‘’My Tribute’’ will be presented today at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.15pm. ‘’My Tribute’’ is a collaboration with Soundarie David....
19 Mar 2024 - 0 - 124
A recent post on social media revealed that three purple-faced langurs near the Thalangama Lake were shot at; allegedly...
14 Mar 2024 - 5 - 355
“March 14 is World Kidney Day. There are more than 850 billion people. It will result in over 3.1 million deaths globally in 2019,” said Prof. Eranga Wijewickrama. These comments were made by Prof. Wijewickrama at a press briefing conducted by the Sri Lanka Society of Nephrology and held at the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on March 12 to educate the public about World Kidney Day and also on an upcoming ‘walk’ scheduled on
14 Mar 2024 - 7 - 790
The finds included the archaeological remains of ponds and several buildings which were indicative of a sophisticated society in Polonnaruwa area Archaeologists carrying out excavations in the historic Polonnaruwa city have found evidence of a civilization that dates back to a period before the Polonnaruwa period recorded in history. Prof. Prishantha Gunawardene of the Archaeological Studies Division of Kelaniya University said that evidence of t
13 Mar 2024 - 0 - 486
World Kidney Day (WKD), observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March, is a global health awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of kidneys and aims to reduce the frequency....
13 Mar 2024 - 1 - 481
In a world painted with vibrant strokes of significance, Women’s Day emerges as a radiant sunbeam, into the spirit of every woman. Women’s Day was named as a special day to develop a society....
12 Mar 2024 - 0 - 858
Inaugurated on July 3, 1973 the Young Muslim Women’s League (YMWL) was established with a vision to serve underprivileged people across all communities. From humble beginnings the members have raised funds with numerous fundraisers such as musical shows, charity bazaars, fashion shows and sometimes standing on roads with tills to collect money. Some of their notable projects include setting up a crèche in Kirulapana where parents in less privileg
12 Mar 2024 - 5 - 1651
It was a little past noon when we reached the Uda Walawe National Park. We were excited to see elephants in their natural habitats, but serious concern was bothering everyone of us at the same time. In the backdrop of battling with an aggravating human-elephant conflict, environmentalists have speculated whether elephants at the Uda Walawe National Park are starving due to a massive shortage of food. As we entered the Park, we noticed speculation
11 Mar 2024 - 0 - 883
Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other essential goods, books were spared for all these....
09 Mar 2024 - 4 - 1151
Now in the twilight zone, as each day dawns, it seems I miss my father more; he was a compassionate man, brilliant as a doctor and writer. It was none other than my father who instilled the love of reading and writing in me, which still remain as my favourite pastimes. He was born on February 25, 1904, and was four years old when his father, the late Dr W.H. De Silva passed away. The latter was the first Ceylonese to qualify as a fellow of th
09 Mar 2024 - 0 - 297
S. Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Centenary Group held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 2, and the following members were elected to the Executive Committee for 2024/25. Eddie Appathurai will head the Committee as President, while Dr. Nihal De Silva will serve as the Immediate Past President. Wg. Cdr. (Rtd.) Ranjan Samarasinghe and Ranjith Ranasinghe were elected as the two Vice Presidents. Lokendra Seneviratna was elected as Secretary an
09 Mar 2024 - 1 - 173
The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) launched an ambitious programme to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) well ahead of March 8, with a series of projects in line with this year’s UN theme of “Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.” President of SLFUW, Colonel Dr. Udula Krishnaratne, explained that in practical terms this means, ‘Inspire the Inclusion of Women in Every Field’ to forge a better world. This conveys the need to ‘pr
09 Mar 2024 - 0 - 146
Towards ensuring the well-being of inmates at the Prison Complex in Welikada, the Prison Hospital conducted a successful health camp for cataract surgery for the third time on February 23 at the Welikeda Prison Hospital Premises. This initiative was aimed at providing and improving the inmates’ health and quality of life. The surgeries were conducted by Consultant Eye Surgeon, Dr. M.D.S. Gunathilaka, and the medical team of the National Eye Hospi
09 Mar 2024 - 0 - 275
In the pre-independence era, mother Lanka was blessed with several iconic leaders dedicated to the upliftment of civil society in the long run. Privy Councillor, Herbert Nissanka Mendis (H. Sri Nissanka) was an unsung contemporary, but undoubtedly the par excellence. Though being educated in Europe, he preferred the common village man’s simple way of life. His own was a lifestyle inspired by the Buddhist way of simplicity, purity and humility –
08 Mar 2024 - 0 - 290
“Maha” means most significant. “Shiva” means Lord Shiva and “Ratri” means night. “MahaShivaratri” is a spiritual and religious festival celebrated fervently and with enthusiasm....
08 Mar 2024 - 2 - 2652
Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s context. For centuries, women have been at the forefront in managing energy in households. Perhaps....
07 Mar 2024 - 0 - 144
Chief Incumbent of Sri Visuddharamaya at Bujjampola in Dankotuwa, Ven. Bujjampola Dhammavisuddhi Thera has been appointed as the Chief Sanghanayake of the Amarapura Mulawanshika Nikaya, for the Negombo and Kurunegala regions, by the Karaka Maha Sangha Sabha of the Amarapura Mulawanshika Nikaya. The Sannas Patraya in respect of this appointment will be presented to Ven. Dhammavisuddhi Nayake Thera at a ceremony to be held at Ambarukkharamaya at W
07 Mar 2024 - 0 - 168
The celebration honouring the enduring legacy of Charles Henry de Soysa, the esteemed founder of the De Soysa Hospital for Women, Lunawa Hospital, and Prince and Princess of Wales’ Colleges, took place on Sunday (March 3) in commemoration of his 188th birth anniversary. Family members of the late philanthropist, the Charles Henry De Soysa Commemoration Committee, and Principals, staff and students of Prince and Princess of Wales’ Colleges gathe
07 Mar 2024 - 1 - 444
As written earlier in this column, I stopped writing book reviews because my own fiction writing was getting neglected; there wasn’t enough time left to write and edit my own work after reading all those books sent to me for reviewing. But, after Yasmin Azad sent me a copy of ‘Stay, Daughter,’ a biographical work narrating her childhood in a conservative Muslim community in the 1950s and 60s, I knew I’d be committing a great injustice if I didn’t
05 Mar 2024 - 3 - 1865
In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is not merely a ritual fast from sunrise to sunset, but a time for spiritual revival, sharing and thanksgiving. It is a time where families, friends and neighbours stand side-by-side during night-long prayers or huddle together over Iftar (fast-breaking meal) get-togethers. However, has the high cost of living in Sri Lanka deflated the Ramada
04 Mar 2024 - 5 - 666
I started reading the manuscript of this autobiography in a context where the country was facing numerous challenges....
04 Mar 2024 - 0 - 163
The latest literary appreciation added to the Sri Lankan literary process from 2024 is the Vidarshana Literary Prize. The Literary Price....
04 Mar 2024 - 3 - 676
Once a Naval officer in uniform A gallant young man, his motto ‘Perform’ Handsome one they called him...
04 Mar 2024 - 1 - 1603
As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC), elephant-train....
02 Mar 2024 - 4 - 595
The 188th birth anniversary of Warusahennedige Charles Henry De Soysa (1836- 1890) takes place on March 3, 2024. De Soysa goes down in history as the greatest Sri Lankan philanthropist of all times. “A grateful public” erected his statue, which stands at the center of the De Soysa Circus opposite the old Eye Hospital in Colombo, in 1917. It is the first statue of any Sri Lankan erected in the city of Colombo. For the past 106 years, without a bre
01 Mar 2024 - 6 - 2411
In February 2023, Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka) Ltd was given provisional approval for two wind power projects of 250 MW in Mannar and 234 MW in Pooneryn. The proposed project site in Mannar spans....
01 Mar 2024 - 0 - 379
As we stand at the threshold of our journey’s culmination, eagerly anticipating the 94th traditional cricket encounter between Ananda and Nalanda, known as the “Chronicle of a Proud Heritage....
29 Feb 2024 - 2 - 168
In January 2024, the Parliament of Sri Lanka passed another draconian law titled the “Online Safety Act” (OSA), which many stakeholders claim is an attempt to further suppress Media Freedom and the Freedom of Expression. US Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Elizabeth Allen, during her recent visit to Sri Lanka, acknowledged journalists’ commitment to seek the Truth even amidst a challenging era, at a Press Club even
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