Bhagavad Gita annual lecture by Sunandaji in March

Sunandaji-the daughter disciple of Swami Parthasarathy will be delivering discourses on the chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita from March 15-18 from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, Thummulla Junction, Colombo 05, according to organizers of the event.

World Kidney Day falls on March 13 Patients with CKD, complicated health conditions and concerns

In lieu of the World Kidney Day that falls on March 13, the National Institute Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation launched a kidney health awareness campaign aimed towards the general public.

Approval of government at a high of 62% in February

The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted by Verité Research.

Govt. to impose stricter punishment for cattle theft

Two incidents of cattle theft were reported from Galewatte, Udugampola in January 2025. One cow, who had been blinded in one eye, was stolled on January 25.

Isipathana College: A legacy of excellence and innovation

For over seven decades, Isipathana College has stood as a beacon of excellence in education, sports, and leadership in Sri Lanka.

St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary ‘WARNA ATH’ Art Exhibition helped showcase creativity of youth

St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary came alive with colour and creativity as students from Grades 10 to 13 showcased their artistic talents at the much-anticipated ‘WARNA ATH’ (Colour Hands) Art Exhibition 2025.

Panadura Gangula Dhamma School celebrates 75th anniversary

Panadura Gangula Sri Gnanavimala Dhamma School, which is one of the leading religious institutions in the island, is celebrated its 75th anniversary on February 19, 2025.

BudgetCheck 2025 by FactCheck.lk

The team at FactCheck.lk (a platform run by Verité Research) fact-checked six statements from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s maiden budget speech for 2025. Of these, four statements were graded as True and two of them as Partly True.

The Importance of Commemorating Mother Tongue Day in Sri Lanka

Language is one of the most fundamental aspects of human communication, shaping not only individual identities but also national cultures. In multilingual societies like Sri Lanka, where according to Chapter IV of The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sinhala and Tamil are the official and national languages and English functions as a link language, the significance of language in fostering unity, preserving cultural

Vale Devarsiri, my friend, with love!

God takes those he loves early, is what they say, But Devarsiri, machan, we wanted dearly for you to stay, We journeyed this life together, from age seven,

Gampaha Wickramarachchi University undergrads haven’t received practical training

Gampaha Siddhayurveda Medical College was established in 1929 by Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandit G. P. Wickramarachchi Siddharyuveda as a centre for Ayurvedic education.

Disturbing Activities that Threaten Wilpattu National Park

On the 25th of February 1938, the Wilpattu National Park was declared the second National Park in Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No. 2 of 1937; a landmark in the history of Wildlife Conservation in this country.

“If we stay clean, our country stays clean”- Janaprith Fernando

The Sri Lanka Scout Association, which represents the largest number of children in the country, has partnered with the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

Rathugala adivasis struggle to preserve ‘bee honey harvesting’ amidst climate change

For Danigala Mahabandalage Suda Wannila Aththo, the incumbent leader of the Rathugala adivasi community, bee-honey harvesting is part of their traditional lifestyle. Rathugala is a scenic village in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, located bordering the Gal Oya region in Ampara District. Following a prayer dedicated to Kalu Bandara deiyo, a local deity whom they believe is a guardian of the thick jungles they live in, Suda Wannila Aththo and hi

Manorani Anta; It was all there in that smile!

When I close my eyes I can picture Manorani. She wore jasmines in her hair, and classically Sri Lankan sarees, never Indian ones, those Nylex, floral print sarees that draped so gracefully on her tall frame. She always wore a powdered pottu. If she didn’t have time for the powder, she would smear it on with lipstick. She never carried a doctor’s bag, but she always had a stethoscope slung over her shoulder. She never kept alcohol in the house.

In Honour of Angela Malik Kadirgamar

In the early hours of November 17, 2024, we lost an extraordinary soul who touched countless lives during her 94 years on this earth. Angela Kadirgamar was a woman of remarkable charm, grace, and wisdom, whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and inspiration to all who knew her. Her passing leaves a profound sense of loss, but her legacy endures in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were privileged to cross her path.

Launch of a medical grade RO plant at Colombo National Hospital

A medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for patients undergoing hemodialysis was recently launched at the Colombo National Hospital.

How urological issues can lead to CKD

Kidney stones are solid masses or crystals that form from substances (like minerals, acids and salts) in your kidneys

Akuru Hakuru in Horana (March 1) “My drama can take the audience from ecstasy to wisdom”-Sugath

Sugath Moragahakumbura’s drama ‘Akuru Hakuru’ has received many positive reviews in recent times.

Carrying sacred relic casket during Navam Perahera

The Colombo Gangaramaya Temple’s annual Navam Perahera paraded the streets on February 11 and 12.

USAID funding stirs controversy in Sri Lanka

The role of foreign aid in a nation’s development is often a subject of intense scrutiny and debate, particularly when it intersects with politics and sovereignty.

In Honour of The Boys in Blue

Forty-four years Soaring high, Under the blue and Tempestuous sky,

Mouse deer- Fairies of The Night Forest Floor

Watching an adorable critter like the mouse deer or chevrotain prance across the first floor in the moonlight; if you’re lucky enough to witness this spectacle is a lesson in patience, perseverance and the joys of nocturnal wildlife viewing all at once. They add to Sri Lanka’s plethora of unique ecological diversity but prefer to stay away from us in an almost mythical way.

Rs 700 million busted on global Ceylon Tea promotion

Following the article published in the Daily Mirror newspaper on August 21, 2024, titled ‘Rs 860 million spent on global tea promotion campaign wasted! “Ceylon Tea Global Promotion Wasted Rs. 860 million,” a preliminary investigation was initiated based on the facts revealed in the article.

Despite ‘Clean SL’ campaign… UDA allows Garbage Dump in Kotte

Despite repeated complaints by local state authorities and residents at Mirihana in Kotte, the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and its officials are turning a blind eye to the severe environmental devastation of UDA land due to the dumping of garbage and house waste.

Are the Rohingya stateless?

The recent discourse surrounding the arrival of over 100 Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka in December 2024 has been fraught with statements that they are victims of human trafficking, or they are illegal immigrants and hence are at risk of deportation.

Dharman Wickremaratne pens the all-encompassing ‘Comrade Lionel’

Dharman Wickremaratne is a prolific author whose 51 books range from media studies to Sri Lanka’s waterfalls.

Artificial Intelligence: Big claims and disturbing questions

YouTube is flooded now with videos made using artificial intelligence.There are music videos of world leaders singing or playing instruments, with other presidents and prime ministers in the audience.

‘Rata Hellu Adhikarana Theendu’ Senior journalist Abeynayake launches book on law

A book symposium on ‘Rata Hellu Adhikarana Theendu’ (Verdicts in law that shook the nation), authored by Senior Court Reporter of Divaina, A.J.A. Abeynayake, will take place on February 18 (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Press Council (SLPC) auditorium in Torrington Avenue, Colombo.

Does Buddhism Endorse Praying?

It is a fundamental instinct of human nature to seek solace through prayers in times of despair and need. Prayer is a supplication to a higher, often unseen power, either for guidance or intervention in situations where individuals find themselves unable to resolve their problems on their own. Most people pray with the hope of attaining some form of benefit. Prayers manifest in various forms with many people praying for worldly gains such as weal