Father of Free Education a case of victor and vanquished

On October 01, 1945, in the very month, he was born 135 years ago, Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara, the Minister of Education in the then State Council of Ceylon,

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and other crucial elements regarding Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy in women; affecting one in eight of them at some point in their lifetime. Worldwide, breast....

As violence against women increase: Women need stronger measures to protect their rights

Women leaders from four provinces in Sri Lanka have urged local government authorities to strengthen efforts to protect women....

Holodomor: When Russia starved Ukrainians to death in the 1930s

The Russia-Ukraine war is creating uncertainty in world politics; just like every other modern warfare the usage of missiles and .....

National development Centre for ASD A Sri Lankan’s dream to fight for autistic children

A group of middle-aged parents was patiently seated inside a semi-furnished hall built on an elevated ground situated in a picturesque two acre hilly land in a soothing climate and covered by shrub jungle. Their somber faces- half filled with anticipation- were suddenly disturbed with a hysterical scream let out by a grown-up young man making

World Mental Health Day Importance of being aware of the mentally challenged

World Mental Health Day has continuously been celebrated over the years at top forums drawing much government support. This is despite the fact that being mentally challenged is viewed with all its negativity; not forgetting the stigma associated with patients. This year too

Legendra Peradenyiae The 13 on the Red List found

Dr. Deepthi Yakandawela, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany at the University of Peradeniya, explains about the ‘new’ find (Legendra Peradenyiae ), which has become ‘The 13 on the Red List’ of vanishing plants in the wet land. She is a plant taxonomist. Taxonomy is an area that receives less consideration and is neglected, but plays an important role in biod

Ceylon Labour Union celebrates 100th Anniversary

The Ceylon Labour Union, which celebrates its centenary anniversary in September this year 2022, was an organization formed during the height of British imperialism in Sri Lanka. Its founder was the pioneer Labour leader Mr. A.E. Goonesinha (1891-1967). To quote from his autobiography: “In Septe

A legend much feared by her students but much loved by all

“Sahithya Chakrawarthi” was awarded to Veteran Writer, Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe

The veteran writer, Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe, was awarded an Honorary Degree Doctor of Literature “Sahithya Chakrawarthi” for his outstanding contribution towards the literature and culture of Sri Lanka, by the University of Kelaniya, at the 127th convocation ceremony held recently at the BMICH.

Sunil’s departure has created a void that can never be filled

Three years have passed, since Sunil’s departure. It has created a void that can never be filled though, and his memory lives in many hearts and minds.

Nalanda Prefects given valuable training

A Leadership and Personality Development training module was conducted at Nalanda College under the auspices of the Old Boys Association for the school’s prefects. This training was arranged as a.....

MISUSE OF POWER BY MINISTERIAL NONDESCRIPTS

The main platform of the younger generation known, as Aragalaya had been for a “system change” due to the absence of “JUSTICE AND FAIRPLAY”.

Roman Catholic filmmaker

Noel Crusz was born in 1921 and ordained a Roman Catholic priest in the order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in 1948. Finding that “celibacy is martyrdom”, as he wrote, he was dispensed from his vows and returned to lay status in 1965. He married in 1967, emigrated to Australia and passed away there in 2003.

Medical devices industry geared to support ailing Sri Lankan economy

At a time when the country is gasping for breath in the face of an economic crisis, several industries are determined to support the economy amidst facing their own challenges.

Reviving extinct species, is it a good idea?

What do the Cheetah, the Indian bison and the Tasmanian Tiger have in common? Efforts to either save them or bring them back from extinction.

Intimate partner violence during pregnancy

Intimate partner violence (IPV) – also commonly referred to as domestic violence – is endemic in Sri Lanka with one in four....

Why raising age of ‘child’ matters

The definition of ‘the child’ is vitally important for providing the necessary protection to children and for safeguarding the rights.....

Sri Lanka, Russia and China at the UN Human Rights Council

The UN Security Council has not been successful, despite efforts by US and UK, to adopt a binding resolution on the Ukraine-Russia war

International Day for Universal Access to Information A Law that Worked for citizens: Five Years of Right to Information in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) organized an online panel discussion titled ‘A Law that Worked for Citizens: Five Years of Right to Information in Sri Lanka’ to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Inform

Despite massive problems, our neighbours are able to lend us money

We get so mired in our own problems that it’s easy to forget what’s happening elsewhere in the world. I’m not talking about the recession that’s now beginning to bite into the economies of Europe.....

His findings as an archaeologist are much treasured

Dr. Siran Upendra Deraniyagala, son of the late well-known Paleontologist, P.E.P. Deraniyagala, was the distinguished Archaeologist,

She was such a force and she reached so many!

“For God is self-emptying love who is enfleshed in the neighbour, through whom God becomes really present.” – Fr. Michael ‘Mike’ Rodrigo, OMI

The Saint of Great Littleness!

In a magnificent palace, we may quickly and conveniently feast our eyes on the marble and the stone, the cedar, and the iron. But who thinks of the mortar and the nails? And yet, in the entire architecture, mortar and nails are as important as pillars, columns, beams and the rest of it!

Kajimawatte residents demand relocation from land of infernos

For residents of Kajimawatte in Thotalanga a rapidly raging fire is not a new experience. In fact, the inferno on Tuesday has been the third instance in which they encountered such a disaster. This time....

Biodiversity: Hotspot gets hotter

With media reports filled with accounts of human-wildlife conflicts, rampant deforestation and increased poaching, the wilderness of Sri Lanka is undoubtedly under great threat.

Corruption in the country From colonization to corruptionization

One may also find definitions of corruption in government and bureaucracy political corruption and the definition of corruption as moral decadence and lack of ethics Similarly;

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena opens Sri Lanka - Russia friendship festival

The Sri Lanka - Russia Friendship Festival, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations, opened on the 23rd of September at the Colombo Public Library.

Spotlight on Mineral exploration project: Alarming ilmenite project threatens Mannar community, biodiversity

The Northern and Eastern Coastlines of Sri Lanka have been victimised by mineral exploitation activities which are predicted to cause.....

A long-term development policy framework for Sri Lanka from Rienzie Wijetilleke

At a gathering of business professionals at a CIMA Sri Lanka National Conference in 2006, Rienzie Wijetilleke (former Managing Director and Chief Executive at Hatton National Bank) presented a policy framework that would bring i