Sharma Wijeyesinghe; A splendid personality, character and an inspiration to all of us

Thirteen years have passed since you left us, yet the void you left in our hearts is still deep. You were more than just a wife and a mother; you were a source of strength to so many.

1 Million Worth prizes offered from Ceylon Theatres at Regal Cinema & Majestic Cineplex

Ceylon Theatres is ushering in the holiday season with an exciting line-up of activities, promotions and giveaways at its iconic cinemas in the Western Province. Accordingly, the whole family can look forward to an array of festive experiences designed to spread joy and celebrate the spirit of the season at the movies, this December.

Special needs kids to have a wonderful time at Royal Turf Club

With Christmas day around the corner, the Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Centre in collaboration with the Ceylon Riding Club has organized a unique experience on December 21, 2024 where 50 children with special needs from Nuwara Eliya will get a chance to spend an entire day with horses and ponies. The main objective of this event is to provide a healing experience for children with special needs with equine therapy.

‘The Ceylon Journal’ promises much with its 2nd issue

True to the promise it made in its first issue, launched this year in August 2024, the second issue of The Ceylon Journal published a week before Christmas and continues to balance the scholarly and the popular in its articles which cover a wide range of subjects. Indeed, because of this delicate balancing act, it can be argued that this issue, Volume 1, No. 2 is on par with, if not an improvement on, Volume 1, No. 1.

The Memon Legacy: From merchants to trailblazers

From simple traders who arrived at the island’s shores three generations ago, the Memons have reached significant milestones over the years and gone on to dazzle as industrial leaders and reputed political figures.

‘Geopolitics and the Media in Asia and the Pacific’ Dr. Kalinga’s book gives an insight to current affairs in Sri Lanka’s region

Former Sri Lankan ambassador to the UN & China Dr. Palitha Kohona said on Monday (16) that his country placed in a strategic location in a geopolitical map has its own share of challenges and opportunities.

Seven Summits Challenge Johann preps to conquer three more peaks in January

On January 5, Johann Peries, the second Sri Lankan to summit Mount Everest, will embark on a journey to conquer three of the highest peaks as part of the Seven Summits challenge—considered the world’s most coveted mountaineering achievement.

Unsubscribed, unregistered calls, SMS-offers pester public

The public has been punished and is getting pounded by unsolicited, unregistered and unsubscribed offers via calls and SMSs from business entities.

Puttalam’s salt industry threatened by adverse climate change

The salt industry in Sri Lanka dates back to ancient times and is as old as agriculture industry in Sri Lanka.

Healing the divide, one conversation at a time

Even 15 years later, the Sri Lankan civil war has several narratives and that depends on who you are speaking with.

HSBC Sri Lanka, A-PAD host children in need for Christmas carnival

HSBC Sri Lanka, in collaboration with A-PAD Sri Lanka brought the true spirit of Christmas to life with a heartwarming Christmas Carnival dedicated to children in need.

Yukthi Collective express concerns over Extractive External Debt Restructuring Agreement

On December 13, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance announced the “successful expiration of its consent solicitation and exchange offer related to its international sovereign bonds.”

Delayed E-Motoring Project DMT’s alleged dealings sees procurement process being violated

In 2018, plans were drafted to enhance the efficiency of the Department of Motor Traffic by introducing an e-motoring project. The project was commenced with the aim of modernising the department’s operations by implementing a new software. However, on February 20, 2024, this newspaper, through an article, exposed the project as a large-scale fraud. The article was headlined, “DMT’s Delayed E-Motoring Project Now Hits Legal Snag”. The report reve

Using organic scrap for energy solutions Sri Lankan wins ‘gold’ for waste management innovation

In a world where environmental challenges are escalating, it is pleasing to hear that Sri Lankan’s efforts channeled into sustainable waste management have gained global recognition.

Wild elephants in Sri Lanka: National asset, not liability

Wild elephants in Sri Lanka, while often seen as a source of conflict and destruction, can be considered a significant national asset, if managed effectively.

Sri Lankan inventors produce software for smart bus service

A group of inventors have been able to invent a software to locate any bus in transit with the mobile phone.

With World Bank participation…A-PAD hosts vital discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) hosted an exclusive discussion on the latest Sri Lanka Development Update report launched by the World Bank.

A plea for national consensus to resolve Sri Lanka’s human-elephant conflict

In Sri Lanka, humans and elephants are finding themselves closer than ever before, sharing land in ways that are often dangerous and costly.

Sripada pilgrimage 2024/25 Authorities offer support, but warn unruly pilgrims

The season for the Sripada pilgrimage 2024/2025 commenced on December 14 with the dawn of Unduwap Full Moon Poya day.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 arrives in Sri Lanka!

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), have together announced the arrival of the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition (WPP) 2024 in Sri Lanka. It has been 21 years since the exhibition graced the city of Colombo in 2002.

Next stop Jaffna Photo exhibition related to Geneva Conventions reaches final leg

The Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are organising the final leg of the photo exhibition, “75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: Global and Sri Lankan Perspectives”.

Most Venerable Galaboda Gnanissara Thero A Tribute to ‘The Little Big Monk’

It is really a very strange feeling, when I try to think that he is no more, for the very reason that his everlasting smile with which he would accept anyone who would come before him and making the visitor at ease. No matter how much I try to convince myself that he is not there, but I feel his presence everywhere. For me, he is there and all what he had left behind have made him an immortal, compelling everyone to feel, that the little things

The Fragility of Life in Buddhism

The fragility of life, its fleeting and temporary nature is a fundamental tenet of Buddhism and many other religious traditions. Every moment brings us closer to our life’s end reminding us that life has definite and inflexible limits. From the moment we are born, we are inexorably moving toward the grave.

International Students’ Short Film Festival 2024 held in Ankara

The International Students’ Short Film Festival 2024, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara in collaboration with Ankara University was held on December 9 2024, at Ankara University in Türkiye.

Rotary’s Empowerment for Differently Abled Persons: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures, and Promoting Inclusion International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day celebrated every year on December 3

A soft awareness launch of a virtual programme will be on December 14 (today) according with the World Human Rights Day that was on December 10, to help educate the world about human rights and address this global issue.

Proposed cable recycle factory triggers protests by villagers

A proposed factory in Nallachchiya, Galgamuwa has ignited local protest, with residents expressing concern over potential environmental and health hazards.

Asekala Maduwanthi does Rathgama proud ‘Queen’ in a world of male bus conductors

The life of a bus conductor is not as easy as taking a walk in the park; particularly when the job is done by a young woman.

Hybrid coconut saplings A ray of hope for coconut cultivators

Coconut is one of the main consumer goods of which the increasing price has been a major issue in our country.

Professor Mohan Munasinghe appointed the Chief Advisor to Guimarães City

Mohan Munasinghe, recipient of the 2021 Blue Planet Prize and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (as Vice Chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-IPCC), is the Chief Advisor to the Portuguese city of Guimarães, which received the coveted European Green Capital award in Valencia, on November 2024.

Medical Equipment Donated to Kalmunai North Base Hospital

A programme to donate medical equipment worth more than Rs. 40 million was held at the Kalmunai North Base hospital under the leadership of Venerable Rajawelle Subhuthi thera.