Coup Sans Arms, Blood? They even dragged Dudley Senanayake into it!

The plotters even dragged the name of Dudley Senanayake, the great democrat, through Sir John; the most logical rationale could....

National Economy; The Million Dollar Question

Our dear motherland is once again at crossroads with an economy in disarray and near tatters! She is struggling to find the way....

He was a true humanist

The Sudden passing away of Rohan Tudawe sent shock waves amongst the people who knew and loved him. On December 4, 2021 the world lost a great humanist and above all a gentleman par excellence.

Deshan expands his forte at IHC Art Awards

Gold-medallist at the Special Olympic World Games held in Abu Dhabi three years ago and now preparing for the Special Olympics National Summer Games in December, Deshan Walallavita, wowed judges at the IHC Art Awards 2021 competition with his acrylic painting of a ‘Friesian Cow’ to claim second prize.

Thomians Class of 62 and O/L 70 Group celebrate 60 year nexus

Once again the old boys of the Class of 62 and O/L 70 Group of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia gathered on January 22 under one banner to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary of their association and loyalties with their prestigious Alma Mater. The long relationship between these Thomians began in 1962 when they were admitted to the school.

Naval officer benefits from lionhearted deed

On January 18, 2022, Lions Club of Colombo Ceylon Excellence (District 306C2) donated a wheelchair to a disabled retired Navy officer who was in need of a folding wheelchair.

Aircraft Overhaul and Engineering Wings at SLAF saves millions of foreign currency

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) which demonstrates its air power and commitment to ensure national security of the country....

The unsung and elusive protectors of the coast: Seagrass

Seagrass is a marine flowering plant found in meadows in the shallow intertidal and deeper subtidal sloping coastlines....

Chief Sanganayaka Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday: A multifaceted monk

The Chief Sanganayaka of Western Province, the chief incumbent of Abhayarama, the chairman of Public Services Nurses Union, Most Ven. Muruththettuwe....

It was a long trek for Dr.Cyril in Taekwondo

When Dr. Cyril Antony introduced Taekwondo to Sri Lanka on December 12, 1976 he had a vision to spread the sport across the country. In December last year (2021) he was the centre of attraction...

World Vision sends letter of demand to Ratnajeevan Hoole

World Vision Lanka (Guarantee) Limited has sent a letter of demand to Prof. Ratnajeevan Hoole and his daughter following an article he has written making references to World Vision Lanka....

The double-edged sword of modern technology

Cyberspace has become an over-exploited platform of knowledge sharing and gaining where such information could be used for the benefit of the good as well as the bad. It is under this context...

Is Sri Lanka bracing for a total blackout?

The prevailing electricity crisis has put Sri Lankans in a dilemma. A few weeks back the Sri Lankan public had second thoughts about purchasing gas cylinders and now the citizenry is getting ready to face a series of power outages with the prevailing fuel and forex crisis. Why the authorities didn’t get ready for this crisis amidst many warnings

Bengali elite’s role in Dharmapala’s mission to liberate Buddhagaya

The Bengali elite not only supported Anagarika Dharmapala’s movement to retrieve Buddhagaya from the Hindus but also inspired his aggressive political style

Commemorating Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance

The Eknaligoda Forum has organised a ‘holy viradam puja’ in the name of missing cartoonist and journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda to mark the 12th year of his disappearance and people void of the pansakula. The pooja (offering) commences on January 24 at 5.00pm at Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya and continues to the Kali Kovil, Mutwal on January 25.

Reminiscences of Air Chief Marshal Deshamanya P. H. Mendis on the occasion of 50 years since assuming command of the SLAF

“It was flying that attracted me while studying at S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia in the 1950s. I used to ‘cut’ school with my friend Rakitha Wickramanayake and go to Ratmalana Airport....

Double bubbles at Pinnawala

Pandu the robust elephant who is the father of three elephant calves was born on May 5, 2004, in Chettikulam, Vavuniya and brought to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on September 26, 2004. From there....

Gateway College signs collaborative partnership with SACE International

SACE Board Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell was pleased to announce the signing of the new partnership. “We are thrilled to welcome Gateway College into SACE International’s global community,” Professor Westwell said. “SACE International and Gateway College have a shared ambition to provide an education for students that sets them up for success through high achievement and holistic development for every student.

A memoir of an innovative lady who dared

An engineer turned business woman turned Bank of Ceylon Chairperson turned social activist, Sumi (Sumithra) Moonesinghe is the jack of all trades and also the master of all.

Inspiring story of a committed teacher

“Kudil and the Headmaster” is the autobiography of Dr. Ratnam Niththyananthan, better known as Dr. Nithy of London.

SLFUW’s 80th AGM scheduled for January 29

The 80th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) will be held at SLFUW Headquarters, Kitulwatta Road, Colombo 08 and through a virtual platform on January 29 (Saturday) at 3.30 p.m.

No support for any movement against India - Mohamed Nasheed

Sri Lanka has been having a number of high profile foreign visits over the past few weeks. Among those visiting Sri Lanka was Maldives Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed gave....

Tamil politics on a slippery slope

On the same day President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, contrary to his stance on Tamil politicians called on the Tamil leaders of the North and the East to support his government, the same Tamil leaders....

Asgardia and Cyber Nation States

You are already a cyborg.The moment you have a device in your hand your are a cyborg, I heard someone saying.

Making money with zoo poos

A union attached to the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, which recognises itself as the ‘SLP union’, staged a protest yesterday, demanding a risk allowance of Rs. 5,000 sources said. The group claims that they haven’t been paid the allowance to which they are entitled.

Daya Weththasinghe Memorial Oration on January 26

Former President of the Bar Association Upul Jayasuriya, PC, will deliver the Daya Weththasinghe Memorial Oration at the Sasakawa Hall on January 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Aluthsahal Mangallaya

By the time you are reading this newspaper, Sri Dalada Maligawa would be a hive of activity to offer 32 measures of cooked rice to the Sacred Tooth Relic.

More power to Farmers

In order to become the first country to practice organic only agriculture, the cabinet of Sri Lanka on April 29, 2021 approved a ban.....

The Begging Bowl Sri Lanka’s Dependency Syndrome

As a country and a nation, we are becoming the scum of Asia, not its miracle as some bellowed from roof-tops and election platforms sometime back, as well as a country at loggerheads with itself with an array of problems and issues still at bay in need o

Human Rights Education must strengthen struggles for rights 

I would like to congratulate Law and Human Rights Centre for continuing to organize this important course on human rights and all those who will be awarded certificates after having completed the course. I will share some thoughts about the w