Jingles 2025: Where celebration meets compassion

Jingles, Colombo’s biggest Christmas carnival, returned for the eighth consecutive year since its inception in 2016. Organised annually by the Rotaract Club of Colombo East (RACCE) in collaboration with CFPS Law School, Jingles has evolved into one of the most anticipated flagship initiatives in the Rotaract calendar.

40% of Kadawatha–Mirigama Central Expressway section completed

Nearly 40 per cent of the Kadawatha–Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway has been completed so far, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today.

Rebuilding SL through Astro-numerology, nameology in 2026

Astrology - In my humble opinion, astrology is the logic behind the planets and their movements. Astrology is all about the planetary positions in your natal chart and facilitates the study, reading and offering predictions for your life journey. To prepare your natal chart, your full name, the names of your parents, your time of birth, and the place of birth are required.

PROMOTERS OF FOREIGN FERTILIZER LOW QUALITY TROUBLE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

The use of organic and liquid fertilizers in agriculture drew increased attention during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s regime. Due to the sudden ban on chemical fertilizer and other agrochemicals, the focus shifted heavily toward organic fertilizer. However, the use of substandard organic fertilizer in cultivation led to the destruction of farmland cultivation done using organic fertilizer. As a result, the country experienced a serious food shortage dur

2025- the year that was: The year that the government passed the muster

Sri Lanka ended 2025, a year that could have been much worse, on a positive note. The ravages of Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 600 people, scores still missing, and the infrastructure damage estimated at $ 4 billion, had been a fatal blow at the end of the year.

Deep fissures in Trump’s MAGA camp Race and religion dominate American politics

US President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) camp is now a house divided on racial, religious and doctrinal lines.

Looking beyond rebuilding and healing minds after Ditwah

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from Cyclone Ditwah, communities in affected districts face various challenges not only from damaged homes and infrastructure, but also from the psychological and emotional impact of the disaster. Mental health professionals and government authorities are emphasising the need for targeted psychosocial support and measures to ensure the safety and security of displaced and vulnerable populations

A lunch in Midigama and an unexpected Euro Bill

I went to Paradise Cove in Midigama for a late lunch with three friends on December 26, 2025, expecting nothing more than a relaxed meal by the sea. Instead, the experience left me unsettled and questioning how such practices can take place in Sri Lanka without scrutiny

How Cyclone Ditwah stole the beauty of upcountry railway line

The upcountry railway, which is also called the main line, runs through an attractive countryside from Rambukkana to Badulla through Peradeniiya, where the railway branches off to Kandy-Matale and Badulla.

Damaged suspension bridges should be treated as heritage

Along with other bridges in Sri Lanka, old suspension Bridges, too, suffered from Cyclone Ditwah floods. People used to enjoy walking along these old bridges or “sangilipalam” as they were called in Sinhala.

Prime Minister inspects flood damage to Uni. Of Peradeniya

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarsuriya had an in-depth discussion with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya Prof. Terrance Mudajith about the situation at University.

Christmas 2025 Finding “God-With-Us” in the Ruins of Cyclone Ditwah

The Feast of Christmas celebrates a truth so immense that it redefines human destiny: God became one like us – ‘man’. The Mystery of the Word made flesh: This is not merely a Theological event but a profound social and psychological declaration - – God’s affirmation that every human life is sacred, meaningful, and loved.

National Cadet Corps marches into Jaffna

On December 27 and 28, the Alfred Duraiappah Grounds in Jaffna will transform into a theater of discipline and athletic prowess. Under the resonant theme “Never be unprepared,” the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to host the ‘Cadet Sports Meet,’ marking a significant milestone for the institution and the region.

Artist Dinesh hopes to serve art through his home gallery

Dinesh Perera is an artist who has done many years of research into art. He painted a lot when he had spare time and watched and learnt from other artists and their works.

‘Experienced’ vs. ‘inexperienced’ politicians: ‘Ditwah’ and the Bankruptcy of All Political Leadership

Sri Lanka’s worst flood disaster in a decade has exposed an uncomfortable truth that transcends any single administration: the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah reveals not merely the current government’s inability to protect its people, but the bankruptcy of an entire political class that has systematically failed the nation through decades of mismanagement and negligence.

I rebranded Christianity in this country. And some don’t like it Jerome Fernando

Jerome Fernando is not an unknown name is Sri Lanka. He is a name that has caught attention in the religious world and beyond as thousands of people follow his preachings and believe he is the modern day chosen ‘Prophet’ of God. In a first of its kind exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, Jerome said he had his first encounter with God when he was only 16 years old and since then has been preaching his story to the world. He says he has been

WNL shines at 2025 Golden Business Excellence Awards with Multiple Prestigious Wins

Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL) marked a momentous evening at the 2025 Golden Business Excellence Awards, securing multiple prestigious accolades that underscored its leadership, innovation, and enduring influence within Sri Lanka’s media landscape. The awards ceremony, held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, brought together leading figures from across industries to celebrate excellence, impact, and forward-thinking leadership.

Is Port Access Elevated Highway becoming another white Elephant?

The completion of the much awaited multimillion dollar ADB-loaned Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which only needed finishing work has come again to a virtual stop with multiple issues including the Road Development Authority (RDA) announcing lack of finances for the year.

U.S. initiative, Australia’s interest and Sri Lanka’s untapped mineral sector potential

If the 20th century ran on oil and steel, the 21st century is going to run on compute and minerals, and so we’re aligning our supply chains accordingly, Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs on AI Supply Chain Security, declared while delivering opening remarks during the Pax Silica Summit.

Should we celebrate as others suffer?

The festive season is upon us. But should we as Sri lankans go ahead with celebrations planned? I note with concern that some have decided to go ahead with festive merry making. Is it morally correct?

School teacher as an unsung hero Monumental struggle to keep a village school going

It is said that success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds. When Janaka Dhanuddhara, a teacher and a graduate with a special in economics, took over teaching Galamuduna Junior School with just 25 students situated in the Knuckles (Dumbara) Mountain Range 6 years ago, he knew that the challenges ahead of him were

Cyclone Ditwah and Disaster Capitalism A warming planet, exhausted ecosystems and deep inequalities conspire together

Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka with a frightening force, leaving behind washed-out villages, broken roads, drowned fields, and thousands of families trying to rebuild their lives from the mud. But as the waters recede and statistics slowly replace human stories, one uncomfortable truth remains pertinent.

Let’s prepare for the next disaster

The recent cyclone disaster like the earlier Tsunami, has caught us all by surprise. Preventable loss of life and property has caused the country dearly.

Sri Lanka’s upcountry geography altered by cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka’s upcountry geography has changed in certain areas due to landslides triggered by cyclone Ditwah, warranting revision of the land-use map series in view of several areas severely, Surveyor General N.K.U. Rohana said.

Cyclone Ditwah catastrophe Accounts from the heart of the `storm disaster´

Sri Lanka is currently reeling from its worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami after cyclone Ditwah unleashed days of relentless floods and landslides across the island. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll has risen to 639, with over 200 people still missing as rescue operations continue. More than 86,000 homes have been damaged and over one million residents have been displaced, underscoring the vast scale of devastat

Sri Lanka’s tourism narrative is being written online

Early global reactions to the recent cyclone suggest that the event did not create the reputational shock many feared. While deeply distressing for affected communities, the world has largely viewed it as one of a series of increasingly common climate incidents across the region. Recent Google Trends data, one of the clearest real-time indicators of international traveller sentiment, shows that interest in Sri Lanka has not collapsed. Instead, th

Size matters when cyclones hit: Are our expatriate communities doing anything to help?

The world’s worst cyclone-hit countries are mainly in South and Southeast Asia – Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Now Sri Lanka and Thailand too, are in that sombre list.

Positioning Sri Lanka in an emerging multipolar world order

Over the past four years, geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts have progressed at a pace unmatched in the previous three decades. The world we face today is fundamentally different from the one we knew before. War has returned to Europe, shattering the assumption that major interstate conflict on the continent was a thing of the past. The Middle East is once again engulfed in overlapping crises that draw in both regional actors and gl

Swiss Govt. extends humanitarian hand to Cyclone affected Sri Lanka

In response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the Swiss Government has extended comprehensive humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka for a total of Swiss Francs (CHF) 450’000 as part of the emergency response effort.

Psychological Support for flood disaster victims: Almsgiving, community meals, prayer, kindness - all this can help

The recent floods in Sri Lanka have left individuals and communities facing profound emotional, psychological, and practical challenges.