Vice Admiral Wijayawickrama elected president of Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers

The Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), held its 28h Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026 at the Regimental Officers’ Mess, of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Polhengoda.

Harmonising Josephian Oriental Orchestral Programme ‘2026

A musical extravaganza including an oriental orchestral programme, titled “Prathibha Prabha”, organised by the Josephian Oriental Orchestral Team, will be held on May 28, 2026 (Thursday), at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, commencing at 6.00 p.m.

‘Riverstone’ bags Best Cinematography Award at AAfF

Experienced filmmaker Lalith Rathnayake’s newest film ‘Riverstone’ brought yet another kudos for Sri Lankan cinema, winning the award for Best Cinematography at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) in Macau.

DBS Jeyaraj: End of an Era in Documenting Sri Lankan Tamil Politics

The passing of David Buell Sabapathy Jeyaraj (72) on May 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, has snatched away a great personality not only from the field of journalism but also from the Sri Lankan Tamil community.

Return of the Oil Palm

For nearly two decades, Sri Lanka’s oil palm debate has resurfaced in cycles — often driven by economic arguments, plantation interests and changing agricultural priorities. But environmentalists argue that the current discussion over reintroducing oil palm cultivation is no longer simply about a crop. They say it has become a broader question of whether the country is prepared to trade forests, biodiversity and traditional plantation systems for

DBS JEYARAJ - JOURNALIST PAR EXCELLENCE

DBS Jeyaraj -- a name synonymous with ethical reporting, journalist par excellence and an excellent human being all rolled into one. The truth and nothing but the truth was his motto, although in this endeavour he was treading treacherous ground. He write a story without making a thorough check of the facts. For him it was paramount that whatever is written should be written according to one’s conscience. He was widely known for his in-depth writ

Authorities helpless PADUKKA ROCKED BY NARCOTICS TRADE AND ACTS OF EXTORTION

Padukka is a major town bordering the districts of Colombo and Kalutara. Located approximately 35 kilometres from Colombo, Padukka has also become an important geographical factor in the industrial trade in Sri Lanka. Around 25,000 to 30,000 people live in this area. As a result, Padukka has become densely populated. Its location among the towns of Ingiriya, Horana, Avissawella and Homagama as well as its proximity to the Meegoda Economic Centre,

Malwana and the danger of Frontier Justice

The recent occupation of a property in Malwana by a group of student activists does not bode well for Sri Lanka’s already fragile investment climate. Beyond the immediate question of law and order, it raises a deeper concern: whether property, contracts and institutional processes will be protected at a moment when the country is trying to rebuild economic confidence.

Is the way the oil industry shows profits illegal?

According to the recently released Central Bank report, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded its highest profit in the year 2025. According to the report, the Corporation earned a profit of LKR 36.4 billion. However, the Petroleum Distributors Association (PDA) pointed out that this reported profit has been generated from money allegedly earned unlawfully from fuel distributors during 2025. The Association further stated that the gover

Kehel mala: A Sinhala slang phrase that rubbishes what’s nonsense

A few years ago, when I immigrated from this Island of paradise, the words ‘Kehel Mala’ was not singular, rather in the plural and it meant “Banana flower”

A pair of glasses and a clearer future: Rotary launches transformational vision for Sri Lankan children

On May 9 the Ballroom of Cinnamon Grand Colombo became more than a ceremonial venue. It became a place where leadership, education, and human dignity converged around a single powerful idea; every child deserves the chance to see clearly, both in vision and in life.

Credibility, Conviction and Democratic Leadership:

The leadership cannot be manufactured by media commentators. Sajith Premadasa’s decades of grueling grassroots battles against the Rajapaksa stronghold in Hambantota, should be taken note of.

Reframing Academic Critique as Institutional Dialogue

Universities function as complex environments where intellectual disagreement is vital for progress, yet academic ideas are frequently misread through personal or departmental sensitivities.

Child Rights advocate requests AG to provide legal support for child victim

In a letter addressed to the Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe, Stop Child Cruelty Trust Chairperson Dr. Tush Wickramanayaka has urged to appoint a senior counsel on behalf of the child victim of Case No.

Bandaranayake College 2006 Batch: Medical camp Conducted for rural community in Nuwara Eliya

A community medical camp organised by the 2006 batch of Bandaranayake College Gampaha was successfully held on May 9 and 10 at Keenagolla Primary School as part of a social service initiative to mark 20 years since the group left school.

Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s monetary and financial system

Sri Lanka today finds itself at one of the most critical economic crossroads since Independence. Over the past several years, the country has endured sovereign default, rapid currency depreciation, inflationary shocks, weakening purchasing power, declining investment, collapsing business confidence and severe financial hardship for ordinary citizens, businesses and productive enterprises alike.

The Thucydides Trap

In an era of shifting global power balances, strengthening multilateralism, international law and a rules-based order remains essential to preserving peace and preventing great power conflict.

From 2026 in Canada: Vesak month officially recognised as ‘Buddhist Heritage Month’

The month of May, the month of Vesak, a spiritual celebration for Buddhists around the world, has been officially designated as Buddhist Heritage Month in Canada.

Parents skeptical about children’s education in Colombo’s leading schools

School teacher-parent WhatsApp messages to convene parents for meetings abruptly have caused great inconvenience to day-to-day tasks, a few parents from Colombo told the Daily mirror.

Death before dawn

The judicial inquiry into the death of Kapila Chandrasena has entered a critical phase, revealing a web of procedural hurdles and haunting final testimonies.

BLOOM TOGETHER: A Celebration of Different Abilities

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association proudly presents its upcoming National Camp for the Branch of Differently Abled Guides, which will be held from Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24 2026 at the MJF Moratuwa Centre. This remarkable event will bring together 120 campers from across the island.

Reimagining Reconciliation: Ethno-Musical Identity in Healing Divided Communities

Local peace initiatives in Sri Lanka have played a vital role in promoting inter-ethnic engagement at the grassroots level. However, many of these initiatives remain focused on awareness-raising and dialogue, with limited integration of cultural and artistic approaches

HelpAge donates wheelchairs and hearing aids to needy elders

The daily life requirements of many elderly citizens in Sri Lanka is increasing without proper medical and mobility support.

EWC SL invites entries for Creative Writing Competition 2026

The English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka (EWC SL) is inviting entries from Sri Lankans aged above 18 years and residing in Sri Lanka, for the annual Creative Writing Competition 2026.

Omar Hazari to represent SL at Int’l Public Speaking Competition in UK

The Winner of the National Public Speaking Competition 2026, 18-year-old Omar Hazari from Royal College, Colombo, is to represent Sri Lanka at the International Public Speaking Competition to be held in London, United Kingdom.

Sri Lankan Passport Ranked 94th in the World: What This Really Means for Your Travel, Work, and Future

For many Sri Lankans, passport power is not something learned from an index or a website. It is learned in embassy waiting rooms. In rejected applications. In deadlines missed because approvals did not arrive on time.

VAT may spark confusion: Ernst&Young

Sri Lanka is approaching a notable shift in its fiscal landscape, with an Ernst & Young Tax Alert highlights that the amendments aim to broaden the tax base by lowering registration thresholds and bringing a wider range of participants—including foreign digital service providers—into the VAT system. As the Bill moves through Parliament, professional circles have also noted areas that may benefit from further clarification, including the treatment

Due to arbitrary administrative actions: Futures of 3000 Gampaha Wickramarachchi University undergrads in jeopardy

Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, the 16th state university in Sri Lanka, was established in 2021. At the time of its establishment as a university, it didn’t possess even the minimum facilities required to function as a university.

The great Notifiable Data Breach hot-potato

A deep, devastating — and slightly hysterical — investigation into Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) governance in Sri Lanka, where responsibility disappears faster than a hacker’s IP address.

‘She Heals the World’ Docu-Film tribute to SL’s female mental health professionals

In view of Mental Health Awareness Month, students from the Departments of Psychology and Mass Communication and Creative Media at the National Innovation Centre of the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) premiered a documentary titled ‘She Heals the World – Women in Mental Health’ at PVR Cinemas recently. The documentary is a tribute to the many female mental health professionals in the country who work behind the scenes to assist t