NAVAM PERAHERA: MAJESTIC PROCESSION CONDUCTED TO COMMEMORATE The dhamma cakka pavattana sutta

When I think of ‘Gangaramaya Navam Perahera’ the name of the then chief incumbent thera, Venerable Galaboda Gnanissara Thero (Podihamuduruwo), comes to my mind. He passed away on 2nd August last year but it was under his capable direction that the organisation of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Navam Perahera was handled so far by the young people associated with the temple. This responsibility is now entrusted to the present chief incumbent of Gangaramay

NFC head Sudath selected for Pune Film jury

Award winning filmmaker and cinema educator Sudath Mahaadivulwewa has been selected to be a Jury member of the renowned Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) in India.

Sri Lanka celebrates Iranian cinema

Celebrating the iconic and unique cinematic culture of Iran, the National Film Corporation (NFC) has organised an Iranian Film Festival and a Master Class with the participation of renowned Iranian filmmaker Babak Lotfi Khajeh Pasha from February 14 to 15.

Fleximind wins ‘silver’ at Asia pacific ICT Alliance Awards

The Fleximind team from Sri Lanka- an all girls’ team- did the island proud by winning ‘silver’ at the Asia pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2024 in Brunei. This was after their success in Sri Lanka where they beat 26 Universities in Sri Lanka in the Fleximind contest and qualified for the global event.

Pakistan CNS visits SLNS Vijayabahu

As part of Exercise AMAN-25 currently underway in Karachi, Pakistan, the host country’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited ships of foreign navies including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Iran, the UAE and USA.

Ground breaking initiative by Sri Lanka Scout Association

Scouts, the world over, commemorate their Founder, Lord Baden- Powell on his birth anniversary which falls annually on February 22.

Farmers face severe challenges due to climate change

Sri Lanka, a lush island famous for its scenic landscapes and fertile soil, has always thrived on agriculture.

SLCS implemented many cancer awareness programmes in 2024

In the event of observing World Cancer Day, which fell on February 4, the Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) wishes to highlight certain efforts taken to raise awareness about the disease.Following is a release issued by SLCS.

Ladies’ College celebrates 125-year-old legacy in education

Walking down Flower Road, past the familiar stone walls, through the iconic red gates, past the Ixora bushes, the towering mango tree, and the benches where Pakiamuttu would greet you—time seems to pause.

Iran: 46 Years of striving for self-sufficiency

Forty-six years ago, in the winter of 1979, the people of Iran, through a fundamental overhaul of their political system, replaced the monarchy with the Islamic Republic.

Benedictine Legacy: The Felicitation of Sri Lanka’s 25th Army Commander

The Felicitation Ceremony of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo on his appointment as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army was held yesterday at the St. Benedict’s College Quadrangle.

‘Your World of Aspirations’ Aspirations Education hosts 15th Annual International Education Exhibition

Aspirations Education, a pioneer in the overseas education industry with over 20 years of experience, continues its commitment to guiding students with integrity and expertise. Having successfully placed more than 5,000 students in over 100 universities worldwide, Aspirations Education remains a trusted name in international education focusing on student quality rather than quantity.

Thalan: A Work of Art

​As today marks the 1 year death anniversary of a man who lived and loved newspapers, time may be most fit to commemorate his life and prowess.

Batalegoda estate worker’s struggle for land and housing

Batalegoda is a private rubber estate of about 200 acres situated in the Ibbagamuwa Divisional Secretariat of the Kurunegela district. Its easily accessible by vehicle from the Dambulla – Kurunegela A6 road,though public transport from the main road is limited. Five generations of Malaiyaha Tamils have been living and working there, till now.

Life and death in the wild and Snares that kill

This time it really did feel like the end of an era. And what an inglorious end it was, a gruesome mockery of a powerful, stunningly beautiful leopard that had trodden the tea roads and forest paths of the southern Central Highlands for a decade or more.

‘No accident Nor an innocent mistake’:Ahimsa Seeks AG’s Removal Over handling of Lasantha’s Case”

Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of the slain Editor in Chief of The Sunday Leader newspaper has requested Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to impeach the Attorney General for gross abuse of power/gross neglect of duty in connection with the criminal proceedings on the assassination of her father Lasantha Wickrematunge.

Harsh realities in education Is the Education Ministry serving educators, students, or hindering them?

Accompanying N. Rafideen, a retired government teacher with over 23 years of dedicated service to rural schools, on her journey to the Education Ministry was an eye-opening and deeply frustrating experience.

Tomiya vs Neluma battle at Wilpattu Coincidental ‘cat’ and dog encounter produces surprise survivor

Footage of a dog escaping an encounter with the famous Nelumwila Big Male, fondly known as Neluma, one of the most iconic leopards at Wilpattu National Park went viral on social media.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The special commemorative supplement published with the Daily Mirror and the Daily FT on 4th February 2025 to mark the 77th anniversary of Independence, and especially its lead article, contains several inaccurate statements.

‘RANI’ FILM BUTCHERS MEMORIES OF RICHARD AND HIS MOTHER

I attended the movie ‘Rani’ where its characters allegedly represent the lives, times and the deaths of Dr. Manorani Saravanamuttu and Richard de Zoysa.

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE inside Sinharaja forest

The Sinharaja Forest, spread across the districts of Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara, covers an area of 11,187 hectares. There are 22 villages surrounding this forest, and Lankagama, one of them, is located in the Galle district at an altitude of 827 feet above sea level. In the past, there were considerable discussions about expanding and modernising the existing road from Lankagama to Neluwa. This road passes through Lankagama, Kolonkotuwa, Waruka

On the ‘trail’ again to complete phase 2 of specialty cancer hospital

Colours of Courage (COC) Trust in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sri Lanka Army resumes the second phase of constructing the Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital Project.

Shantha Sevana Hospice A beacon of hope for cancer patients seeking comfort

Established in 1996, the Shantha Sevana Hospice is the first Palliative Care Unit in Sri Lanka. It is situated adjacent to Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama in a building generously donated by a well-wisher.

A. E. Goonesinha: An iconoclast that emerged from the independence movement

The political movement in Ceylon against British rule began on the 2nd March of 1915, exactly 100 years after losing independence to the British in 1815. A group of educated youth, led by A.E. Goonesinha, a 24-year-old from Kandy, gathered in the Pettah Public Library and founded the Young Lanka League which was the first political organisation to fight for freedom in 20th century Ceylon. C.E. Victor Corea, an advocate from Chilaw, was elected pr

May the year of the snake usher in prosperity and peace!

‘Chinese New Year’ dawned on January 29, 2025. Celebrations, which will last for 15 days, are also known as the ‘Spring Festival’.

Roopa Hala Sri Lankan cinema at your doorstep!

Roopa Hala’, Sri Lanka’s first and largest OTT streaming platform, designed exclusively for Sinhala Cinema, is revolutionising the way audiences experience the nation’s rich storytelling tradition.

A scathing critique that shatters the veneer of liberalism of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Writing a critique about Ranil Wickremesinghe now is akin to hitting a dead snake with a pole, a gentleman quipped during the launch of Professor Rajiva Wijesinha’s latest book, “Ranil Wickremesinghe and the emasculation of the United National Party.”

In Memory of my grandmother Clara, the wife of Vice Admiral of the Navy, Don Basil Goonasekara

She planted the seed in my mind at the tender age of sixteen It was all so clear at the time But I almost ignored the signs And as the years drifted by I observed how It consumed her… Mesmerized her…T

The Plight of the Adivasi People

The Adivasi community of Sri Lanka constitutes a group of esteemed citizens, possessing a distinct cultural and social identity, and should be granted full access to the rights and privileges afforded to all citizens. Nevertheless, the Adivasi populations residing across the island currently face a range of systemic challenges.

3rd Bell Theatre Festival: Empowering Children’s Voices Through Theatre

29 January 2025: Stages Theatre Group’s ‘3rd BellChildren and Youth Theatre Festival 2024’, concluded last January 4h at the Sudarshi Institute of Sinhala Culture in Colombo. It was a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and conversations centred around and curated by children from around Sri Lanka.