Challenges in expediting wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka

In view of World Wildlife Day (Which fell in March 3), the All Island Wildlife Officers Union (AIWU) recently organised an event to shed light on the importance of conserving Sri Lanka’s biodiversity and challenges faced by wildlife officers during this conservation process.

2026 the International year of women farmers: Let women farmers set Sri Lanka’s rural agenda

When Sri Lanka talks about “the farmer”, the mental picture is still too often a man in a paddy field. Yet across our agriculture and plantation economies, it is women who plant, weed, harvest, process, sort, and sell while also carrying the invisible workload of water, fuel, care, cooking, and community life.

The Graduate Gap Why b-grades in English are failing Sri Lanka’s STEM elite

Sri Lanka’s universities continue to produce world-class STEM and business talent, yet a quiet crisis is brewing within the lecture halls of its most prestigious institutions.

112th Birth Anniversary of former Agriculture Minister M.D. Banda: Father who feeds the nation

My memories of appachchi when I was very little are nebulous. In my case, this was due to two additional reasons: our appachchi lived mostly at ‘Shravasthi’ the special residence for Sri Lankan parliamentarians and not at home. Additionally, we were all at boarding school and it was just during the holidays that the seven of us were at home, in Panaliya.

Fr. Wickrema: A comforter of the disturbed and a disturber of the comfortable

The Catholic Church and the country lost a pastor, prophet, priest, mentor and an ayurvedic doctor in Father Wickrema Fonseka, a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Colombo whose life committed to the poor and the marginalised ended on February 23.

International Women’s day: NCW vows to uphold equal rights, dignity and justice

The National Commission on Women (NCW) in Sri Lanka is an independent body aimed at protecting women’s rights. It has issued the following statement regarding its goals, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 08 2026.

Reviving education after Cyclone Ditwah

When Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka, it not only tore through roads and mountains, but also quietly unsettled the routines that gave people a sense of normalcy.

Govt.’s planned solar development projects a threat to H’tota Elephant Management Reserve

Due to weak and ineffective land management plans and policies in Sri Lanka, the human–elephant conflict has become a major national issue.

Acclaimed Indian mixologist Shroff to feature in Signature Bar Takeover

Marking the spirit of global celebrations that honour women and their achievements this March, Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection will host an exclusive Signature Bar Takeover featuring acclaimed Indian mixologist Ami Shroff from March 9 to 11.

Demise of Ayatollah Khamenei: Muslim League youth expresses grief

The All Ceylon Muslim League Youth Fronts (ACMLYF) have expressed their condolences on the death of the supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei.

Middle Eastern crisis: Prof. G.L. Peiris urges Govt. to declare stance

Former Foreign Minister, senior politician Prof. G.L. Peiris has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, highlighting the urgency in declaring the Government’s stance on the current escalation of military activities in the Middle East.

Why the state needs to establish ‘human security’ first

“Small arms proliferation is also a problem in Sri Lanka, which is related to the war. During the armed conflict, successive governments of Sri Lanka armed many paramilitary groups indiscriminately. There was no record or control of the arms that passed hands. This is evidenced by instances where weapons that were officially issued to state entities have been used in killings”

Clarity through Conversation

Today, people face multiple crises like economic burdens, social disparities and moral dilemmas. In such circumstances, clarity plays an important role in remaining steadfast and finding solutions. What if the most pressing questions could be addressed and a path for dialogue and understanding could be fostered through an existential approach? In this context, philosophical counselling becomes vital and timely.

Kev Rupee: From Colombo roots to global ambition

The album has been created with the vision of blending trap, soul, R&B coupled with old-school hip-hop influences. Thematically introspective, the project touches on facets such as struggle, growth and the realities of independent artistry, all of which are evident in Kevin’s journey

Late Charles Henry de Soysa commemoration today

The 190th Birth anniversary commemoration of philanthropist and the founder of Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges, Late Charles Henry de Soysa, will be held today (March 3).

Charles Henry de Soysa: Benefactor beyond compare

This year, March 3, is the 190th birth anniversary of the Late Charles Henry de Soysa. In all these years, his largesse to the nation remains unsurpassed, making him our greatest philanthropist.He was born and bred in Moratuwa, but his generosity to the land of his birth and heritage reached far beyond the peripheries of his home town. His greatest gift to his hometown was the building of two schools: Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges, given

Letting go from a Buddhist perspective

Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest religions, offers profound insights into the nature of existence and the ways we can alleviate our suffering.

Where Stories Become Home

On a bright February morning at Cinnamon Lakeside, the usual hush of literary seriousness gave way to something far more vibrant: children’s laughter

Archaeology next door: What we usually miss

Preservation of archaeological sites is a much publicised subject in Sri Lanka, and a considerable amount of money has been spent on it.

Early warning-early response mitigates conflicts

The history of Sri Lanka is ravaged by multiple man-made conflicts. The three-decade long armed conflict, youth insurrections and strikes have emerged due to multiple reasons – a stagnant economy, a highly stratified social system, eroded human rights and rule of law etc.

Switzerland-SL celebrates 70 years of friendship

Celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Switzerland presents ‘70 Years | 70 Faces’, an exhibition honouring the individuals who have contributed to this long-standing relationship. Since 1956, the two countries have shared a strong partnership across diplomacy, trade, culture, and education. Issuing a statement marking the celebrations, the Embassy notes that the ‘70 Years | 70 Faces’ exhibition shares stories

Ahead of World Women’s Day: Hidden violence against garment, estate workers highlighted

With International Women’s Day falling on March 8, less than two weeks away, labour rights activists are warning that women in Sri Lanka continue to face gender-based violence; not only at home and in public spaces, but also in the workplace. Activists highlighted particularly in the garment sector, where systemic harassment, excessive production targets and unsafe working conditions remain largely hidden despite the industry’s critical role in g

Unseen Determination: The Silent Battles After Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah struck our small island nation three months ago, and in its wake the unseen tragedies are many. The cyclone may be over, but the real fight is ongoing. For two families and residents of low-lying Colombo suburb Wellampitiya, submerged after facing catastrophic flooding, Cyclone Ditwah’s impact has created many challenges they are still fighting to overcome.

How Sri Lanka protects a species it cannot easily count

A three-wheeler rattles past the lagoon road. A stack of nets dries on a low wall in the heat. Someone scrolls through messages beneath a palmyrah tree, glancing at water that appears, at first look, uncomplicated.

Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Preserving Linguistic Heritage in Multicultural Sri Lanka

Language is far more than a system of voluntary symbols; it is the fundamental vessel of human culture, identity, and collective memory.

In concern and solidarity with Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe

A statement issued commenting on Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe being summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigations Division for an investigation of political nature, alerts the authorities to uphold due process with fairness and proportionality.

PROF. C.C. de Silva: My father, my mentor, my role model

Ever since my long-lost childhood, I thought my father was the handsomest, tallest, and cleverest man I had ever met. It was hero worship of the highest level. His birth anniversary is on February 25.

The North’s Silence on Its Own Injustice

I am a Muslim. I am also, without apology, a secular man. I believe in the equality of all citizens before the law, in the separation of faith from governance, and in the fundamental principle that justice — when demanded for one community — must be demanded equally for all. It is from this conviction, not from communal sentiment, that I write today.

D. R. Wijewardene: THE Silent Architect of Sri Lankan Freedom

Today marks the birth anniversary of Don Richard Wijewardene (1886–1950), a man whose name is synonymous with the foundation of modern Sri Lankan journalism and the intellectual backbone of the nation’s independence struggle.

Tensions flare during crackdown on illegal sand mining in Mahaweli

A tense atmosphere prevailed during the joint operation carried out by the police, the Geological and Mines Bureau, the Environmental Authority and the Divisional Secretariat at Paragammana and Dambagolla sand mining sites in the Mahaweli river, to prevent illegal sand mining and to streamline the trade.