S. Thomas’ Gurutalawa schedules ‘Open Day’ on October 25

S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa (STCG), one of the largest boarding schools in Sri Lanka, has made elaborate plans to host its ‘Open Day’ on October 25 (Saturday). The event is designed to showcase the school’s unique campus, rich traditions and state-of-the-art facilities to prospective students and their families.

Annual D.S. Senanayake commemoration held at Senanayake Samudhraya, Inginiyagala

The annual commemoration of the father of the nation The Rt. Hon. D S Senanayake for the 36th year was held at the Senanayake Samudraya Inginiyagala Ampara District on September 30 and October 01. Clergy representing all religions participated, and an alms giving was offered to Buddhist priests to bestow merit to the late leader of the nation.

World Standards Day 2025: Shared vision for a better world

World Standards Day 2025 highlights how shared principles shape progress, connecting safety, sustainability, and innovation worldwide.

Daybridge International School Celebrates Excellence at 2025 Annual Prize Giving

Daybridge International School celebrated its Annual Prize Giving Ceremony 2025 in grand style at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, honoring the academic brilliance, talent, and all-round achievements of its students. The event brought together the school’s leadership, Founder and Directress Mrs.Iromi Weerasinghe; Directors Mr.Ruven Weerasinghe, and Mr.Revan Weerasinghe; Head of Administration Mrs.Venuri Weerasinghe; Principal Mrs. Dilrukshi Jayar

Digital Finance Revolution How Sri Lanka’s Women and Youth Are Breaking the Poverty Cycle

A pioneering digital financial inclusion programme is transforming lives across rural Sri Lanka, offering a blueprint for tackling unemployment in developing economies worldwide

Support via palliative care: Lifeline Hope Foundation -- improving cancer patients’ lives

Lifeline Hope Foundation was established in 2023 with just ten members involved in supporting terminally ill cancer patients who are in need of palliative care. Its primary objective is to support such patients live their lives fully with dignity and comfort in the best possible manner.

A journey of hearts on three wheels

Negombo’s morning streets buzzed with colour and anticipation on September 20 as 42 riders from 11 countries revved up their tuk-tuks for the start of the Pimp My Tuk Tuk (PMTT) Charity Ride 2025, an extraordinary journey blending adventure with purpose.

ATG TAKES THE LEAD IN COASTAL CONSERVATION AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION!

ATG Group of Companies, a pioneer in the global glove manufacturing sector, has made environmental conservation a core objective for over thirty years, prioritising sustainable practices across its operations and beyond.

Restoring Hope Kushil’s journey of compassion and the Foundation of Goodness

Standing on the same ground that was once devastated by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, Kushil Gunasekera speaks with a quiet conviction born of lived experience.

A Czech Woman finds her Purpose in Sri Lanka

When 31-year-old Dominika Voltrova from the Czech Republic first landed in Sri Lanka, she thought she would be staying for only two weeks. Today, one and a half years later, she still calls the southern coastal town of Ambalangoda her home - a place where her heart found meaning beyond career ambitions.

Sirimavo of Mahawelatenne

She demonstrated a remarkable yearning for things close to her heart—a trait abundantly evident throughout her political life.

Minor Hotels join hands with Ayati Trust

Continuing the global vision of the Dollars for Deeds programme, where guests’ contributions are matched by the resorts, Minor Hotels has taken another step to create a meaningful impact by directing the funds this time to Ayati Foundation this year.

Peradeniya University Alumni Colombo Chapter celebrated World Children’s Day 2025

Sri Lanka celebrated World Children’s Day on 01st October, and the day focused on raising awareness about children’s rights and welfare with various events and programmes to build a better world for them.

SAFA Counseling Centre: A ray of hope for those seeking psychological support

Early intervention could be the best way to help you overcome any mentally challenging situation. This is a piece of advice shared by the team of experienced counselors at SAFA Counseling Centre, located in Dehiwela marking the World Mental Health Day Today, October 10. Over the past 10 years

The Time Stamp: Journey of Philately at Royal College

Beneath the shade of the old banyan trees on Reid Avenue, the spirit of Royal College Colombo lives in paper, ink, and memory. The annual Philex exhibition, organized by the Royal College Philatelic Club, has for decades transformed the school into a vibrant meeting place for collectors and storytellers.

From Lanka Kalyani to Townsville – A marine pilot’s Odyssey

Captain Sardha Gerard De Silva retired recently with honours and salutation at Australia’s Townsville port after more than five decades of dedicating his life to seafaring and “piloting”-- one of the most daunting tasks connected with ports and merchant shipping.

Why technology anchors Sri Lanka’s maritime security

This article, the second in a series by the Pathfinder Foundation’s Pathfinder Institute, looks at how technology is strengthening Sri Lanka’s maritime security through digital tools, surveillance systems, and artificial intelligence to protect the nation’s waters and economic interests.

Skin whiteners that connect the dots towards cancer

Many people strive to enhance their appearance during their youth, and today this trend is common among both men and women. As a result, young people have become accustomed to using cosmetics and pills marketed as beauty products. This has created a craze that often comes in waves. At one time, there was a belief among young people that everything they consumed should be natural. According to the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 09 of 2003, co

All Saints’ College dinner dance and sing along

All Saints’ College, Borella will celebrate its 121st anniversary with a dinner dance and sing along at the Liberty Ballroom of the Ramada Wyndham in Colombo on October 11.

Authorities facilitate land grab in Wandama-Demaliya State Forest Reserve

Land grab in the proposed Wandama-Demaliya State Forest Reserve has been gathering momentum and much has been talked and written about it. Continual representations of environmental organizations to the relevant authorities in this regard and their requests to carry out a formal audit of land illegally occupied by the racketeers have fallen on deaf ears.

Zonta Club II of Colombo launches awareness campaign in view of Breast Cancer month

Breast cancer is now identified as the commonest cancer among females in Sri Lanka, with over 5000-6000 new patients being reported every year. According to statistics, around 15 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day, while around 3 women diagnosed with breast cancer die every day. It is in this backdrop that the Zonta Club II of Colombo initiated its Breast Cancer Comfort Cushion Project back in 2013 to provide comfort for women who h

Goethe-Institut hosts the School Leaders’ Conference South Asia 2025

The School Leaders’ Conference South Asia 2025, organised by the Goethe-Institut, was held from the 19th to 22nd September at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. This forum consisted of 101 school principals and educators from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal & Pakistan.

X-Press Pearl compensation: Litigants determined to obtain compensation while fishermen worry over injustices

The refusal of payment of USD 1 billion as compensation for the damage caused by the MV X-Press Pearl disaster has sparked much outrage among the legal fraternity and petitioners that had been litigating against what was known to be one of the worst maritime disasters in recent history.

Vap magula An event that received royal patronage in paddy cultivation

There is a saying that the farmer is fit to wear the crown when mud is rinsed from his body. Similarly the king becomes a farmer on this day of the ploughing ceremony-“Vap Magula” when he holds the plough and drives the buffaloes.

The traditions behind appointing Anunayakas at Asgiri Temple

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake would induct the Anunayake of Asgiri Maha Viharaya Ven. Panditha Narampanawa Ananda Thera who is also the Director of the Asgiri Maha Viharaya Privena.

The interesting history of upcountry architects

Pattirippuwa or the Octagonal Pavilion in Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa is a masterpiece of architecture that stands to the credit of the traditional upcountry architects.

BUOST and Vornex Partner to launch AI Workflow Platform- The925

Enterprise technology is at an inflection point. Traditional ERP systems, once seen as indispensable, have become increasingly burdensome for organizations , costly to deploy, rigid in structure, and too slow for today’s competitive markets.

Thambuttegama Base Hospital enters digital era with ADB funding

Patients at the Thambuttegama Base Hospital are in the process of adjusting to a new health system, which would allow them to obtain medical services in a couple of minutes in future.

Team of young researchers produce….. A backyard Biodiversity breakthrough in Rambukpitiya

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, a modest home garden has quietly evolved into a living laboratory—challenging conventional conservation wisdom and offering a blueprint for sustainable coexistence.

Bommai: An Island Story set for island - wide released on September 19

Bommai: An Island Story, a post-war psychological drama directed by Navayuga Kugarajah, was released in theatres across Sri Lanka on 19 September, which followed with a special preview screening at PVR Cinemas, One Galle Face.