Survivors of train-bus accident still demand justice!

January 17, 1989 was a fateful day for the people in the country, particularly those in the South. The most terrible train-bus accident in the history of Sri Lankan transport took place on that day

Wonton destruction of Hanthana environmental zone

A vast area of more than 250 acres has been cleared and about 1200 trees have been felled causing extensive environmental damage to the Hanthana primeval forest reserve, an environmental zone rich in bio-diversity.

A Felicitation to Nissanka Diddeniya by the Alumni of the University of Peradeniya

In celebration of an eminent acting career spanning over 55 years, the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC), organised a felicitation programme for veteran artiste Nissanka Diddeniya.

In memory of Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe A true defender of the skies

It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we remember and honour the life of Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe—a skilled, fearless, and dedicated combat helicopter pilot whose extraordinary contributions to the nation,

Calls by locals to preserve Balana Fortress in Kandy

The kings who ruled in Kandy had made maximum use of the geographical features of the land when working out security measures.

Eastern Province students shine at the film competition Arming the next generation with RTI

Three eastern province schools showed off their talent, when they convincingly beat well over two dozen schools, including some big names, earning places in the final-6, in an all-island short-film competition on Right to Information (RTI) awareness.

Human-Buffalo conflict continues to haunt and trouble villagers “We do not benefit from the Kotmale reservoir in any way,”

Residents of various villages in the Kotmale Division are grappling with the wildlife crisis, particularly from the wild buffaloes following the construction of the Kotmale Reservoir

Sri Lanka Cancer Society And Aia Insurance Partner Up In The Fight For Cancer

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society has renewed its partnership with AIA Insurance for the 6th consecutive year, which is a marker of the continued commitment to supporting underprivileged cancer patients by renewing its partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between AIA CEO Chathuri Munaweera and SLCS Chairperson Anoja Karunaratne on 07th October 2024.

‘Namamala’ gets much-needed reprint

A reprint of the critical Pali grammar work “Namamala’’ by the Pathfinder Foundation, compiled by Ven. Waskaduwe Rajaguru Sri Subhuthi Mahanayake will be released at the Orchid Committee Hall of Bandaranaike International Conference, Colombo on Monday, January 20th at 2.30 pm with the participation of the Maha Sangha of the three Nikaya and lay guests.

Swarna Mallawaarachchi Gothic art and the virtue of being skinny

There was a time when film criticism was alive and well in this country. From Jayawilal Wilegoda from the 1960s to Gamini Weragama and Tissa Premasiri from the 1980s (in Sinhala papers) to Reggie Siriwardena, Ajith Samaranayake and Prof. A. J. Gunawardhana in the English newspapers, there was regular commentary and lively debate on the pros and cons of the hundreds of films which the studios and independent filmmakers kept turning out till the fi

Pamunuwa’s voices lament difficult state of textile trade

Much like Moratuwa, renowned for its woodworking, and Nawala, a hub for ceramics, Pamunuwa stands proudly as the textile capital of the island.

A Life Calculated: The Journey of a Young Math Prodigy

Nithya Shree Balasubramanian is a 23-year-old girl from India who arrived with her family to share the extraordinary talent she possesses.

New initiative in town: Environmental conservation goes hand-in-hand with Business growth

On January 8th 2025, the Faculty of Law of the University of Colombo hosted a transformative programme titled “Mastering Business Growth Through Environmental Protection.”

Breakdown in education structure Spotlight on examination malpractices in the North Central Province

Parents and Teacher Trade Unions have expressed concern about the leaking of question papers in the provincial level examinations that has been going on as a practice for some time.

‘Ananthaya Sara’to celebrate Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa’s 88th birth anniversary with ‘New Year Symphony” Reliving the Master’s Revolutionary Music

Celebrating the 88th birth anniversary of Sri Lanka’s pioneer musician Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa, an evening of music titled “Ananthaya Sara’ will go on the boards with a special performance of “New Year Symphony” at 7.30 pm on January 25 at Nalanda College Auditorium.

Austrian Buddhist devotee supports ‘Clean Sri Lanka’

An Austrian tourist on a visit to the Aukana sacred city has taken a keen interest in ‘Clean Sri Lanka Programme’ initiated by the government and joined it.

Rescued from hell! A Sri Lankan recalls the darkest days inside a Myanmar cyber slave camp

“All these transactions are done using cryptocurrency. We help customers to transfer money from eBay to their wallets in various cryptocurrencies. From that we help them to transfer the money into their bank accounts and they send us screenshots. From that we get to know their bank balance as well. Our target is to earn 15,000 USDT every month. But that’s an impossible target. One month I achieved 38,000 US$ perhaps because it was Ramadan

Plastic crisis a threat to health and environment

The local market is awash with low-quality plastic products despite measures introduced to curb their import.

Thai Pongal: The celebration of the Sun God

Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life.

Thai Pongal: The celebration of abundance, joy and community

This is the harvesting season of Paddy. Farmers feel happy about a bountiful harvest. So they celebrate the occasion.

Impressions ‘24 Celebrating the Thomian spirit with art

Impressions’24, the annual Art Exhibition organized by the Art Club of S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia concluded recently.

SL College of Surgeons welcomes its 43rd President

The inauguration ceremony of the 43rd President of the Sri Lanka College of Surgeons was held recently.

Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Certificate Course in Hindi launched on World Hindi Day

In a historic step towards promoting Hindi education in Sri Lanka, the country’s first certificate course in Hindi through open and distance learning was launched recently.

The Art of Dealing with Self-Sabotage

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same loop? You set goals, you get excited, but somehow, you find yourself back where you started—or worse, not even starting at all. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been there, staring at a blank page or avoiding the thing I said I wanted the most. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and let’s be honest—annoying as hell.

Promoting a culture of inclusivity with therapeutic horse and pony riding

In a bid to bring about a culture of inclusivity through therapeutic horse and pony riding, the Garden of Eden Centre for Autism in collaboration with the Ceylon Riding Club, Royal Turf Club and The Edwards Collection recently held an event to celebrate the connection between children, horses and ponies at the Royal Turf Club in Nuwara Eliya.

Non-violence, a fundamental principle in Buddhism

The word “Ahimsa,” derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence.

THE MOST COLOURFUL LOW - COUNTRY PROCESSION OF KELANIYA RAJA MAHA VIHARAYA

The colourful Duruthu perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is held annually on the pre-full moon poya day in the month of Duruthu (January) to commemorate Buddha’s third visit to Sri Lanka.

Paradise plugs in: Can Sri Lanka become Asia’s next ‘Digital Nomad Hub’?

Sri Lanka, with its breathtaking beaches, vibrant culture, and affordable living, is perfectly positioned to attract the growing wave of digital nomads seeking a blend of work and wanderlust.

The memory of Sister Mary Lidwina lives on

When Sister Lidwina came to my Priestly life, it was like a shooting star and as a marker of her flamboyant personality, it enhanced my life. It is her ardent zeal that I admire, which was in the service of the Lord and also her vibrant personality radiates a regal aura. The service she provided to her Congregation and the church at large is unparalleled and I feel that the congregation will not easily find a substitute.

Transboundary air pollution : For how long should Sri Lankans suffer due to poor air quality levels?

On certain days, Colombo’s skyline is almost invisible. While some may find it similar to the mist, it is in fact called ‘particulate matter pollution’ and by definition it is a mixture of solid and liquid particles that are suspended in air.