Sri Lankan receives two accolades for designing world’s first smart drain

Urban innovator Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena recently received two accolades at the recently concluded 2024 Australia Good Design Awards; the Gold award in the Engineering design category and ‘Best in Class’ award, for building the world’s first dual-layer, clog-resistant smart storm drain.

Spotlight on Education Dishonest tutoring puts scholarship exam, students in jeopardy

In 1931, the Donoughmore Constitution granted more authority to the natives over internal governance for the first time. As a result, Sri Lanka became the first country in Asia to be granted universal franchise in the same year. Representatives of the Constitutional Council were elected through voting. Under the State Council system, education was managed by an executive committee, with the chairman of this committee serving as the Minister of Ed

National list political parties for General Elections

The people have spoken, is a common phrase used to announce and often accept the results of an election.

Sri Lankan Startup Gemelry Invents Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology for Gemstones

Marking a new era in 3D imaging technology, four inventors have developed a groundbreaking, 100% Sri Lankan technology that enables gem dealers to view gemstones digitally with a near-physical experience.

Political Maturity? Ranil’s Honourable Exit and NPP’s Reciprocal Approach

Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Executive Committee member of the National People’s Power, appeared on a TV talk show last Tuesday, where he expressed appreciation for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts in leaving the Treasury in a stable financial condition.

Private sector credit jumps in August

Credit to the private sector which is used as one of the key barometers to determine the health of the economy grew at a brisk pace in August from a month ago, continuing the months-long growth in credit to the real economy.

President Dissanayake sets economic stability and IMF talks as top priorities

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his inaugural address to the nation last evening pledged to prioritise economic stability and restore confidence in the country’s recovery. Dissanayake announced that his government would immediately initiate negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to proceed with the activities under the extended credit facility programme. As the island nation continues to recover from the severe economic cri

New government, new hopes and new challenges

As predicted by political analysts, the September 21 presidential poll concluded up with many firsts. First and foremost, it ushered Anura Kumara Dissanayake alias AKD in to presidency; a politician from outside the traditional, political mainstream.

Would we see AKD reflecting the face of China?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) had a spring in his walk even before he won the Presidential Elections. He dressed extremely well when stepping in front of the public and exhibited an air of confidence which said ‘2024 is my year to be the President of Sri Lanka’.

Construction chamber calls on President Dissanayake to drive sector rebound

Sri Lanka’s construction industry, still struggling to regain momentum despite modest growth, said the newly elected president faces the challenging task of steering the sector’s recovery and reshaping its development path. In a congratulatory message to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI) outlined key areas requiring urgent intervention to make the local construction industry more efficient

Poverty, minority issues: Problems facing new president

For the first time in our history, on 21 September a Marxist, the son of a poor farmer, a man who understands the travails and humiliation the poor have to undergo daily has been elected as the Executive President of the country. President Dissanayake is the son of a poor farming family. He is now the 9th Executive President of Lanka.

Rice monopoly continues to put farmers, consumers in peril

The per capita rice consumption in Sri Lanka is approximately 125 kg per year. However, due to urbanisation and social changes, the figure has dropped to around 90 kg with regard to some people. Following the Covid crisis,

Parliament to be dissolved tonight

Parliament will be dissolved tonight and a Parliamentary Election will be held by December, the Daily Mirror exclusively learns.

Colombo bourse signals favourable response to new administration

The Colombo bourse yesterday closed in green in continuing with the bullish sentiment, signalling a favourable response to the new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in yesterday.

Female tour guides sob over gender imbalance in industry

While gender disparities in various professions are gradually narrowing — albeit at a snail’s pace — there remains a glaring gap in one field: tour guiding. According to the latest data, women make up less than 10% of Sri Lanka’s tour guides.

Tourist arrivals below expectation: SLTDA

The hit on Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is expected to only further aggravate, with a proper solution yet to be implemented.

Is ‘Mental Health’ political

Mental health has an invisible role in economic growth and development. Sound mental health allows an individual to possess cognitive and emotional flexibility and resilience, the qualities that armour one with skills to face challenges in life.

Election Commission offers online access to polling cards

Ahead of the Presidential election, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

All UNPers in SJB will vote for RW at the polls - Rosy Senanayake

As Sri Lanka awaits to witness the election of its ninth Executive President, the elections race too will reach its climax this week.

President inaugurates “Times School of Higher Education”

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the “Times School of Higher Education,” a new institution established in collaboration with three international universities.

Kandy explodes following wedding pre-shoot inside Maligawa

Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) is a protected monument under the Antiquities Ordinance and it is also named as a Heritage Site by both the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and International Council of Museums (ICOM).

Presidential Elections: A scholarship exam for Sri Lankan adults

This is a cricket crazy nation where every islander is loyal to the national cricket team. There was a time when most shopping malls selling televisions would switch on at least one tv and offer some entertainment to passersby. On Test match days, we’d see people standing on the road soaking up the action with their eyes glued to televisions, owned by store owners. Right now,

Reform delays could suspend IMF programme, jeopardizing recovery

While the current International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed debt sustainability path presents no silver bullet for the economy, possible attempts to stall the reforms in the aftermath of the upcoming presidential elections are likely to result in a suspension of the IMF programme and threaten the recovery, according to the latest report by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Secretary to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation responds to DM story

Following is a response sent by Secretary to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, K. D. S. Ruwanchandra, to the ‘expose’ article carried in the Daily Mirror and published on July 11, 2024 under the headline ‘Airport and Aviation Services Ltd rocked by alleged tender fraud’ and written by Nirmala Kannangara.

Every generation gets the superhero it deserves!

Sri Lanka is a country where we see the occasional individual rise from poverty and then lift the rest of the clan out of misery.

Spotlight on Aruwakkalu : Exposing loopholes, unfounded fears in Colombo’s waste management crisis

On Saturday (August 24), during the wee hours of the morning, a group of residents from Puttalam staged a protest at the Noor Nagar Railway station against the transportation of waste via train to the Aruwakkalu Sanitary Landfill site. A total of 20 containers of solid waste were dumped at the Aruwakkalu site as a trial under the Metro Colombo Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Plan.

Spotlight on Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara Traps await roaming deer inside sacred city’s sanctuary

Recognising the archaeological and historical significance of the area around Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara, the British rulers designated it as a reserve and sanctuary on May 27, 1937 to protect it for the future.

Emerge Lanka

Rani* was 18 years old when she connected with Emerge Lanka Foundation. As a survivor of child sexual abuse with an ongoing court case against her abuser, Rani had been placed in government-run institutional care for her own protection and spent most of her formative years in the shelter system alongside other young girls in similar situations.

Sri Lankan named ‘State Plant Pathologist’ of Tennessee, USA

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) in Nashville, USA has named Sri Lankan scientist Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage as their new State Plant Pathologist recently.

Indian Navy’s frontline warship will arrive on August 26 Visit of ‘INS Mumbai’ to Colombo

Indian Navy’s frontline warship ‘INS Mumbai’, will arrive on August 26 on a three-day visit. The ship will be received by the Sri Lanka Navy.