Centre-Right forces rally against Centre-Left NPP

The UNP convention last Saturday showcased a potential realignment of Sri Lanka’s centre-right opposition. With parties including SLPP, SLFP, SJB, SLMC, PA, and TPA present, leaders signaled willingness to cooperate in countering the ruling NPP amid legal actions and rising political challenges.

Advances in child cancer care bring ray of hope this September

In the heart of Sri Lanka, September is more than just another month – it’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities, challenges and triumphs of children and adolescents battling cancer and to rally families, communities and healthcare providers around early detection, care and hope.

Eladetta Village holds fond memories of Robert Knox

Eladetta village is located in a lovely and attractive countryside in the Udunuwara Division in the district of Kandy. This village has a long tradition behind it.

SL’s cannabis call: short term pleasure for long term pain

Sri Lanka, scripting history for the first time, green lighted the first-ever Cannabis cultivation only last month.

They did it once What’s to stop nuclear weapons from being used in a future world war?

There has been much speculation ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 that a third world war would break out. The involvement of regional powers such as Iran after the Israeli invasion of Gaza added more fuel to this speculation.

Ex-Presidents’ perks gone: Penny Wise but Pound Foolish?

Sri Lankans have a somewhat skewed sense of victimhood. No wonder every conman, wheeler-dealer and corrupt politician, when hauled before the court, cries loud that they have been politically victimised.

Rising Representation, Rising Abuse:The Digital Battle Faced by Sri Lanka’s Women Politicians

The 2024 parliamentary and local authority elections in Sri Lanka marked a notable shift in women’s political participation.

Disaster Management regional policy dialogue concludes

The South Asian Policy Dialogue 2025 on Early Warning and Anticipatory Action for Accelerating Risk Mitigation concluded on a high note recently in Colombo with the participation of regional and local experts in the field.

Belt and Road Joint Collaboration China–Sri Lanka ties Strengthened with Guizhou University Scholarship Awards

The China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Tea Green Prevention and Control Technology reached a key milestone with the Guizhou University PhD/MSc Full Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, held on August 22, 2025, at the Board Room, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

Zoologist unveils solar electric barricades to protect farms at Industry Expo

Dr Wijeyamohan, a senior zoologist from the University of Vavuniya has unveiled a series of solar-powered electric barriers designed to safeguard farms from a variety of wildlife,

Experts flag delays, push for reforms in MDB projects

The World Bank (WB) last week announced that Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilising its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in its history, equal to nearly 8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over three years, and doing so faster than most countries. While this signals remarkable economic progress, development and public finance experts caution that the effectiveness of Multilateral Development Bank (MDBs)

Youth who opposed Dambulla land grab comes under attack

Dambulla has become a hotbed for illegal activities, especially for grabbing land in the most shocking manner. Wasantha Kumara Herath’s (Wasantha Kumara) right hand was severely injured in a brutal, Chicago-style attack in broad daylight on the afternoon of July 30 on the road adjacent Thimbiriatthawala Wewa in Kumbukkandanwala, Sigiriya. Although more than 20 days have passed since the incident, there has been no progress in identifying the susp

Fulfilling the dreams of the youth NSBM Green University: A Decade of Vision

The NSBM Green University has emerged as a landmark institution in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, blending innovation, sustainability, and academic excellence. Marking ten years of growth, it continues to uphold its mission of nurturing talent and virtue while preparing students for global challenges. Its story reflects a commitment to education as a driver of opportunity and transformation

World Ozone Day: Sri Lanka among top ten countries at risk

Observed annually on September 16, World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, an important international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer from substances that deplete it. In order to protect life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, every nation endeavored to ‘fix the hole in the sky’ through a global partnership. Thus, the Montreal Protocol became the first treaty to achieve universal ratificatio

WAYA InnoFest 2025: A Journey from Ideas to Innovation

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka will host WAYA InnoFest 2025 on 19th September at the Kuliyapitiya premises. The event will have two main parts: a Symposium where senior students will present their final-year projects and research, and a Project Showcase where junior students will display their creative ideas and practical solutions.

Unknown and neglected - the enigmatic Manta Ray

Sri Lanka’s manta rays, the largest of the ray family, face grave threats from overfishing, bycatch, and international gill plate trade despite their vital ecological role. Experts warn their slow reproduction makes them especially vulnerable, while neglect and lack of awareness have left conservation efforts lagging. Protecting these endangered giants is crucial for biodiversity and Sri Lanka’s global reputation.

World Robot Olympiad Sri Lanka 2025 National Selections: Inspiring the next gen of innovators

The World Robot Olympiad Sri Lanka 2025 National Selections brought together 28 teams of young innovators in Colombo, showcasing creative solutions to real-world challenges. With strong backing from educators, officials, and industry leaders, the event highlighted the nation’s growing focus on robotics and STEM education ahead of the international final in Singapore.

School transport wobbles on a system on flat tyres

Two school children succumbed to injuries during the fatal accident that took place in Kuliyapitiya when a school van collided with a tipper truck in late August.

Can Sri Lanka escape IMF dependency and lead the Asianization Industrial Wave 6.0?

In a vast, lights-out factory on the outskirts of Shenzhen, the future of global economics is being assembled, not by human hands, but by a symphony of autonomous robots.

STC marks 175th Anniversary with essay writing and oratory competitions

As part of its 175th Anniversary celebrations of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, the school recently conducted All Island Essay Writing (Junior and Senior) and Oratory Competitions.

From Pearl to Power: Why Sri Lanka’s Story Matters Globally

Trust in Large Language Models grows ushering in era of

Sayuri* (29) began using ChatGPT for her day-to-day tasks. But lately, she finds herself turning to the chatbot whenever she has had an argument with her husband, which is almost every day. “ChatGPT is always there for me, listens to me, and never makes me feel alone.

‘Mastermind’ theory of Easter attacks not valid anymore

Six years after the Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 269 people in Sri Lanka, the search for a “mastermind” continues to dominate headlines.

A Landmark Step in Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health

The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka officially launched ReproSex: The International Journal on Sexual and Reproductive Health at a ceremony held recently at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo. The event brought together leading academics, health professionals, policymakers, and advocates.

Belief vs truth: Gen Z isn’t lazy, it’s trailblazing

The stereotype is tired. Gen Z is lazy and entitled. They don’t want to work hard, they just want fast success and easy money.

SASSRI launch signals new era for South Asia’s sustainability and security agenda

As climate change accelerates, geopolitical tensions simmer, and economic inequalities deepen, South Asia finds itself navigating one of the most complex periods in its modern history.

Colonel Nalin Herath to assume Executive Director role of SASSRI following military retirement

Colonel Nalin Herath, former Defence ministry Spokesman and Director General and director research, institute of National Security Studies, is set to become Executive Director pending approval of his premature retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.

Weighing international schools against tradition

Sri Lanka’s education system is at a crossroads, as parents weigh the merits of government and international schools.

JW.ORG International Convention boosted Sri Lankan tourism

The three-day International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW.ORG), held from September 5–7 at the Sugathadasa Indoor and Outdoor Stadium, concluded successfully, bringing together more than 3,500 international delegates from 10 countries and over 14,000 total participants including local members.

Amid din of anti-corruption blitz, Economic debate should not drown

Yet, the country is not out of the woods. Bound by the IMF programme, Sri Lanka has little room outside a liberal economic framework.