The ‘Iron Lady’ who was always on a mission

The rising sun on November 5 marked the three hundred and sixty fifth day we woke up without the early morning hustle and bustle of Auntie Manel organising the world around her.

Annual Research Symposium of Colombo Uni on November 23

The Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo will be held at the university premises from November 23 to December 28.

A Sri Lankan giving dignified burials to unclaimed bodies for five decades

After their death, most people are memorialized at a service, surrounded by grieving family members, friends and relatives. But that....

A man of knowledge and affable qualities

On the eve of November 10, 1987 as the sun went down on the crimson west, dragging and drowning with it all the hopes of the people...

Saga of the takeover of Kandy seen through British eyes

Events leading to the controversial takeover of the Kandyan kingdom by the British in 1815 and the aftermath have.....

Children in Lockdown

“They are good sports, you know… kids. They take so many knocks, put up with so much. I think in the pandemic adults.....

Budget Reading 2022 For whom is the budget this time?

In order to make the public aware of the forthcoming budget the Progressive Women’s Collective (PWC) recently launched a budget forecast campaign titled ‘Who is the budget for?

The ineffaceable charisma of a Son of the Soil

He fought life’s frontline battleground valiantly assuring and modelling those alongside him to create their own and to be on the frontiers of the struggle themselves Farewell to a Mahatma:

18th ICBM scheduled for December 9 and 10

The 18th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) organised by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC),

OWSC has lifted the image of Wesley College

The O.W.S. C. came into being in 1941, mainly due to a bond amongst hockey players in that era when it became necessary for these players to continue the sport after leaving College.

Rev. Fr. Oscar Abayaratne: One of the most anointed priests of modern times

Rev. Fr. Oscar Abayaratne, one of the most anointed priests of modern times and founder of the Kithu dana pubuduva, passed....

Lankans opt for migration to pass the test of ‘Survival of the fittest’

“There’s no hope left in this country.” This is a sentiment that’s frequently echoed in almost every conversation....

Deepavali: Here is hope amidst pandemic

Deepavali is all about catharsis and catharsis is important for healthy life. The end of the current pandemic needs a catharsis.

Rodney Vidanapathirana: His versatile talent has no bounds

Rodney Vidanapathirana may be best known as a journalist and former editor of the Sinhala tabloid weekly Tharunaya,

MORE DIALOGUE NEEDED ABOUT ‘ONE COUNTRY, ONE LAW’ :NPC

The principle of one law, one country is upheld by the constitution of the country, which however makes an exception for personal laws.

Developing nations demand rich nations to deliver on promises

A crucial United Nations conference heard calls on its first day for the world’s major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions.

Creating a green Sri Lanka with sustainable solutions

The Colombo Development Dialogues on Green Development, an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, and other co-convening partners successfully concluded recently.

Sri Lanka faces looming crude oil crisis

Several parties pointed out recently that the country’s crude oil reserves were sufficient only till December and this would lead.....

Sri Lanka begins administering the COVID-19 booster dose

Sri Lanka became the latest country to offer booster shots for individuals who have already been vaccinated against the COVID-19....

Chinese controversial fertiliser shipment : Where is ‘Hippo Spirit’?

Artificial Intelligence framework considered for Covid forecasting

The main aim is to detect, model and predict the impact on identified vulnerable groups and develope AI-based solutions to mitigate the future spread of COVID-19

FR. JOSEPH BENEDICT FERNANDO: A LIFE WELL SPENT

A few days ago, we lost a pious presbyter who dedicated his entire life for the service of his Creator and the Creator’s greatest creation.

A Statesman and benevolent leader

A visionary, A statesman, A father, A role model and an all-round benevolent individual, Sir Oliver Goonethileke (GCMG, KCVO, KBE) served as an important figure in the gradual independence of Ceylon from Britain and was the third Governor-General of Ceylon (1954-1962). He was the first Ceylonese individual to hold the vice – regal post.

Moratuwa Night Market and amusement fair

With the aim of providing a noble social welfare to the society the MJF Foundation institute has organized a trade fair. The fair will introduce to the general public,

The exemplary life of L. Sydney de Silva

I feel greatly honoured and humbled to speak a few words about my “late guru in many ways” with a view to briefly describe him on his qualities,

Import of nano-Nitrogen fertiliser: Sri Lanka breathes sigh of relief; but farmers still in the dark

As soon as Sri Lanka rejected the consignment of organic fertiliser from China, India took immediate steps to come to Sri Lanka’s.....

Book Review: An Educator’s Perception of what is wrong with our Educational System

Goolbai Gunasekara’s latest book, The ‘Principal’ Factor, is a collection of articles written several years ago for the Lanka Monthly....

A Virtual Symposium for Music Teachers: A Soul Sounds Academy Initiative

In the inspiring words of Julie Garwood, “Education isn’t just about feeding the brain. Art and Music feed the heart and soul”. With....

The organic fertiliser fiasco: Is Sri Lanka’s bio-security at risk?

Sri Lanka’s decision to transform into a fully organic nation was applauded by many nations advocating for organic ...

Gamini was a leader beyond comparison

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the great poet, wrote thus about great men: “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight,