Sashi Tharoor to speak at the 18th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration

Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, India, will deliver the 18th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration....

IPS to launch State of the Economy 2023 report today

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka will launch its flagship report titled ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2023’ today.....

In retrospect of No 4 Squadron

The realm of the No 4 Squadron, a distinguished legacy soars above the rest. Comprising skilled aviators, technically savvy engineers....

SLIC ‘barks’ for dogs on World Animal Day!

‘Pet Insurance’ is a concept introduced by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) to relieve pet lovers from the financial burden that occurs...

White Cane Day: Helping blind people to live life with dignity

The white cane is used across the world by people who are blind or visually impaired as a tool for safe and reliable navigation. The white cane....

Procurement of low quality IVIG: Medical experts in a dilemma as govt. continues to procure low quality medicines

Health authorities are back in hot water for procuring a low quality intravenous medicine prescribed for patients with severe neurological disorders. IVIG, also known as Human Immunoglobulin...

Dr. Ruchitha Perera appointed fpa’s New Executive Director

Dr. Ruchitha Perera was appointed as the Executive Director of The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka (FPA) with effect from October 1, 2023. Announcing his appointment, Mrs. Aruni Marcelline, President of the FPA, said, “He brings valuable leadership experience, deep passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and is hugely enthusiastic about leading the Association into our next chapter.” Dr. Perera takes over th

Rajeev Amarasuriya appointed Country Representative of CLEA

Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Sri Lanka Country Representative of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA). Founded in 1971, the CLEA is a Commonwealth-wide body with regional Chapters and Committees in South Asia, Southern Africa, West Africa, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom, and fosters and promotes high standards of Legal Education in the Commonwealth. The goal of the Commonwealth Legal Educ

Shaving Colombo’s tree-line for better safety of pedestrians

When a tree toppled over a bus, heading towards Deniyaya from Colombo last week in Colpetty, immediate action was taken to remove trees which were a threat to pedestrians. The tragedy claimed the lives of five individuals while several others are still receiving treatment. The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which oversees the maintenance of Colombo’s urban infrastructure, took immediate steps to remove such trees by the roadside. So far around

Guide to Management of Decompression Sickness “Bends”: Collaborative publication spreads awareness of the consequences of diving using wrong procedure

Guide to Management of Decompression Sickness “Bends” is a collaborative publication of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and Directorate....

119th annual prize giving at St. Joseph’s today

The 119th annual ‘Prize Giving’ of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10- one of the premier Catholic schools in the country- will be held....

Viewing needs of the mentally challenged from a human rights perspective

World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10 and the health authorities of this nation work within limitations....

New world opens up for Sri Lankans attending Hecker’s Science Workshop!

Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka organised a science workshop on September 27 which was attended by a group of schoolchildren who ....

Sri Lanka: The killing field of elephants?

Eleven deaths within 36 hours. That is the alarming rate at which Sri Lanka’s elephants were killed several weeks ago. On September 27, six elephants were killed in two separate train collisions – four elephants died after colliding with a night mail train travelling from Colombo to Kankesanthurai, while another female tusker and a calf succumbed to injuries after colliding with the Meenagaya Train en route from Batticaloa to Colombo. While the n

“Paththara Kala Kaw Silumina”

“Paththara Kala Kaw Silumina” is a collection of tributes paid to Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara, a scribe who stuck resolutely to journalistic principles at a time when politicians heavily depended on leading newspapers for their propaganda. For his non-compromising stance, Thilak was sacked twice from the editorial chair of the leading newspaper he worked for, ignoring his role in the elevation of standards that boosted its sales records. He wa

Sri Lanka – The next Narcoland?

Harmful use of heroin is a psychiatric condition according to the WHO (International Classification of Diseases ICD – 10) and the American Psychiatric Association (Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of mental illnesses). World Drug Report of UN (UNODC) recommends METHADONE, LAAM, Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for the treatment of Heroin addicts. Heroin addicts are the most maltreated patients in our society. Heroin causes many altered brains and aff

‘It won’t happen to me Until it does: Zonta Club II of Colombo initiates activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

One of the most common types of cancer prevalent among women, and a sizable number of men is breast cancer. However, over the years, healthcare professionals and groups advocating for the prevention....

Sri Lankan seas still disturbed by Indian bottom trawling menace

The industrial practice of bottom trawling by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters is a persistent problem that hasn’t ceased to date. Hence it has resulted in a failure by the authorities to protect the marine...

Sri Lankan academics provide solutions to fight climate change

Secretary Ministry of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe presented his views regarding climate change at the conference. “In Sri Lanka we have been experiencing a continuous rise of ambient temperature. This is very important. If you take the last several decades there was an increase in droughts and floods, high intensity rain, landslides, intense lightning and the total number of dry days. So this is the impact of climate change that we are already

Social Platforms & ‘Kele-Pattara’: Unmasking the Hidden Motives of Online Safety Bill

In my childhood during the early 1950s, I have fond memories of the “Andabera-karaya” (tom-tom beater) who would beat his drum at the street corner, announcing important events. Additionally, during...

VINCO ’23 - JOSEPHIAN COMMERCE DAY

Vinco’23, the Commerce Day of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, organized by the Commerce Union, was recently held at the Bonjean Memorial Hall. Highlights of the event

Ananda College emerges National Champions in English debating

The English debating team of Ananda College emerged National Champions at the 18th Sri Lanka School’s National Debating Championship organized by the Debating Society and Moot Court of the Faculty of Law....

In celebration of the 74th China’s National Day - Toward Greater Progress of China - Sri Lanka Friendship

Since the restoration of its independence, Sri Lanka has established friendly relations with China. The relations between the two countries have developed steadily, especially in the fields of culture and trade....

‘Memories of Jothipala’ to be staged on Monday

Some evergreen songs, sung by H. R. Jothipala, the most popular playback singer of Sinhala cinema will bring the hall alive at the BMICH on October 2.

PRIDE AS CONCEIVED IN BUDDHISM

In Buddhism, the word “mana” (Pali) connotes the idea of pride, arrogance, vanity, or conceit etc. Although these words are used synonymously and interchangeably, subtle differences in meaning...

Sri Lanka successfully conducted ‘Asia Pacific Scout Growth Coordinators’ Meet’

In a symbolic display of unity and resilience the ‘Asia Pacific Regional Scout Growth Coordinators’ Meet’ commenced on September 13 at the Morven Hotel in Colombo and concluded...

‘Thehettuma Nimesheka’ to be launched today

“There have been many long nights, spent in isolation. And thanks to these moments, many emotions were penned down in words. The sorrows of owing every comma, full stop and punctuation mark...

Why Sri Lanka’s children continue to be victims of sexual exploitation

On September 8, a shocking news item revealed that a nine-year old girl from Mawathagama, was reportedly severely abused...

Govt’s Online Safety Bill: A regressive overreach stifling investment, freedom of speech

In a fiery speech delivered in Parliament recently, MP Harsha de Silva, Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, passionately criticised ,,,,

Prophet Muhammad: An example for all people of all times

Reading biographies is the best way to learn life lessons because it is a record of practice. The life of Muhammad (SAS) is one of the best ,,,,