SAANSO TRAINERS CONFERENCE INAUGURATED

The South Asian Association of Nation Scout Organisations (SAANSO) Trainers Conference hosted by Sri Lanka Scout Association was inaugurated on July 15 at 10 .00 a.m at the Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo Sri Lanka.

How the media negotiates blood, pain and police brutality while on duty

Following a tumultuous day, on which protesters stormed into President’s House on July 9, the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa officially, via speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, announced that he would resign on July 13.

International Day to Support Victims of Torture: When police brutality tortures fundamental rights

“I saw the Police pointing a rifle towards us. But I didn’t think that they would shoot. The first bullet missed my head by inches. That was when.....

FETO threatens humanity as a whole: ‘Terrorism has no nationality, ethnicity nor religion’

As FETO affiliated army units left their barracks to occupy key locations, such as the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul and fighter jets....

SRI LANKA GOING HUNGRY: the growing food shortage

“I sometimes skip breakfast and lunch, so that my other family members can have a wholesome meal,” an undergraduate.....

Galle a virtual ghost town

Usually flowing with tourists, Galle has now turned into a virtual ghost town as a result of the economic crisis. A team from the Daily Mirror visited

Medical experts, professionals demand President, PM, Cabinet to resign forthwith

The aggravating fuel shortage and the unavailability of public transport compelled several professional bodies to demand the resignation of the incumbent President with immediate effect. Following the events that transpired on July 9, medical e

Reviewing people’s revolution and its aftermath: Government kneels as ‘Aragalaya goes on overdrive’

When word went round inviting all citizens to gather at the Galle Face Green on July 9, many thought that it wouldn’t be a success with the imposition of curfew the previous night. But as the....

Economic abyss: neutral foreign policy no longer workable for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, as a country geo-strategically located, is always required to walk the diplomatic tightrope. The task becomes easy if it is on a sound economic, political and social footing.

When will our children be given priority in this crisis ?

A group of indivuduals in their capacity as concerned and responsible adults, in roles as academics, educationists, doctors, lawyers, professionals, activists, religious leaders and civil servants,

For a bowl of rice

My relationship with India began when I was barely 18 years old. I was packed away to the YWCA down Mount Road, Madras to sit for my London A Levels at the British Council Centre.

“Mr. President, it’s time to resign!” demand clergy, pressure groups

The Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration has put Sri Lankans in a dilemma as people anticipate when they would get the next gas cylinder, next share of fuel, vegetables and essential items at affordable.....

The People vs. State machinery?

Increased reports of violence expose Sri Lanka’s problem with military might

Economic downfall forces students to quit Uni

The present economic crisis has affected virtually every sector and education is no exception. Apart from schools, universities were closed for the most part due to the pandemic and now the economic and fuel crises have precipitated t

22nd Amendment Bill, A Farce?

On 30 June, the Parliament gazetted the 22nd Amendment Bill. It garnered criticism against many of its provisions including the fact that the proposed amendment would not apply to the current parliament. Direction....

UNDP links with private sector, develops a giving facility

Sri Lanka’s economy is in disarray, plagued by multiple calamities. Thereby the International Community is hyperaware and hyperconscious of the happenings in Sri Lanka, giving a helping hand to swim....

Fr. Victor Silva’s First Book, ‘A Reflection or Two’

Fr. Victor Silva, the Director of Subodhi Institute of Integral Education presented his first book titled, ‘A Reflection or Two’ to His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo. The book....

A Book honouring Francis D’Almeida, ‘Laudetur Franciscus’

A book to mark the 75th Birthday of Veteran Choral Director and Basketball Coach, Francis D’Almeida titled ‘Laudetur Franciscus: a Man for Others’ was presented to His Eminence....

‘The Extra Mile’ presented to Army Commander

Senior medical practitioner who had served many years at war-torn areas saving lives, Dr.Gamini Goonetilleke recently handed over his latest book ‘THE EXTRA MILE: A Surgeon’s Experiences’ to the Commander of Sri Lanka....

Bharatha Lanka Foundation renews spirits at Annual General Meeting

The Bharatha Lanka Foundation was founded on a concept by late T.M. Sangadasa on June 10, 2008 to promote the appreciation of old Hindi and Sinhala film songs.

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts signs MoU

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) providing opportunities for the youth to work with a reputed establishment in the hospitality industry.

Fresh Approaches in Safeguarding the Environment

“Every citizen has a constitutional duty and obligation to protect the environment,” said Dr. Jagath Gunawardana, lawyer, environmentalist and.....

A Green Home Preparing for the worst in Jaffna as the economy collapses

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared on June 22 (Wednesday) that the country’s economy has “completely collapsed” as reported in the The Guardian. My wife Dushyanthi Hoole, a Professor of Chemistry, has been working o

Increasing youth quota in Parliament Reviving Sri Lanka’s ailing political culture with young blood

Sri Lanka’s parliament comprises a majority of politicians above the age of 35. Youth engagement in politics has been discouraged to a greater extent due to factors such as nepotism and wealth; thereby allowing relatives and close associates of politicians to enter politics. Even though a youth quota was introduced back in 1990- which made it ma

Dr. Sirisena appointed GMOA President

Permit me to congratulate Dr Dharshana Sirisena for unanimously getting elected as the President of a trade union which had earned the wrath of the nation;

Steps to rationalise travelling to face fuel crisis

About an year ago, the President made a clarion call to public sector employees to leave behind the 2 year ‘Covid’ related setbacks and get ready to work with renewed energy,

CFPA and SLCS distribute food parcels to the needy

The China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) distributed 1000 food parcels amongst the following schools with the assistance of the Sri Lanka China Society (SLCS).

Fightcancer team donated Rs 200 million

Fightcancer team donated Rs 200 million recently to Apeksha Hospital to purchase drugs and pharmaceuticals on behalf of cancer patients at the Health Ministry.

Bens OBU to conduct 117th AGM

St. Benedict’s College Old Boys’ Union (OBU) will conduct its 117th Annual General Meeting today (June 25) at the college auditorium.

A deeply moving tale of passion, devotion and hope

Incessant Hunting, authored by Gnanasena Pathirana and translated into English by Lloyd Perera, is a multi-layered story that explores the furthest reaches of what it means to be human; more precisely what it means to be a patriot.