It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we remember and honour the life of Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe—a skilled, fearless, and dedicated combat helicopter pilot whose extraordinary contributions to the nation,

The kings who ruled in Kandy had made maximum use of the geographical features of the land when working out security measures.

Three eastern province schools showed off their talent, when they convincingly beat well over two dozen schools, including some big names, earning places in the final-6, in an all-island short-film competition on Right to Information (RTI) awareness.

Residents of various villages in the Kotmale Division are grappling with the wildlife crisis, particularly from the wild buffaloes following the construction of the Kotmale Reservoir

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society has renewed its partnership with AIA Insurance for the 6th consecutive year, which is a marker of the continued commitment to supporting underprivileged cancer patients by renewing its partnership. A Memorandum of Underst

A reprint of the critical Pali grammar work “Namamala’’ by the Pathfinder Foundation, compiled by Ven. Waskaduwe Rajaguru Sri Subhuthi Mahanayake will be released at the Orchid Committee Hall of Bandaranaike International Conference, Colombo on

There was a time when film criticism was alive and well in this country. From Jayawilal Wilegoda from the 1960s to Gamini Weragama and Tissa Premasiri from the 1980s (in Sinhala papers) to Reggie Siriwardena, Ajith Samaranayake and Prof. A. J. Gunawa

Much like Moratuwa, renowned for its woodworking, and Nawala, a hub for ceramics, Pamunuwa stands proudly as the textile capital of the island.

Nithya Shree Balasubramanian is a 23-year-old girl from India who arrived with her family to share the extraordinary talent she possesses.

On January 8th 2025, the Faculty of Law of the University of Colombo hosted a transformative programme titled “Mastering Business Growth Through Environmental Protection.”

Parents and Teacher Trade Unions have expressed concern about the leaking of question papers in the provincial level examinations that has been going on as a practice for some time.

Celebrating the 88th birth anniversary of Sri Lanka’s pioneer musician Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa, an evening of music titled “Ananthaya Sara’ will go on the boards with a special performance of “New Year Symphony” at 7.30 pm on January 25 at

An Austrian tourist on a visit to the Aukana sacred city has taken a keen interest in ‘Clean Sri Lanka Programme’ initiated by the government and joined it.

“All these transactions are done using cryptocurrency. We help customers to transfer money from eBay to their wallets in various cryptocurrencies. From that we help them to transfer the money into their bank accounts and they send us screenshots. F

The local market is awash with low-quality plastic products despite measures introduced to curb their import.

Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life.

This is the harvesting season of Paddy. Farmers feel happy about a bountiful harvest. So they celebrate the occasion.

Impressions’24, the annual Art Exhibition organized by the Art Club of S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia concluded recently.

The inauguration ceremony of the 43rd President of the Sri Lanka College of Surgeons was held recently.

In a historic step towards promoting Hindi education in Sri Lanka, the country’s first certificate course in Hindi through open and distance learning was launched recently.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same loop? You set goals, you get excited, but somehow, you find yourself back where you started—or worse, not even starting at all. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been there, staring at a blank page o

In a bid to bring about a culture of inclusivity through therapeutic horse and pony riding, the Garden of Eden Centre for Autism in collaboration with the Ceylon Riding Club, Royal Turf Club and The Edwards Collection recently held an event to celebr

The word “Ahimsa,” derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence.

The colourful Duruthu perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is held annually on the pre-full moon poya day in the month of Duruthu (January) to commemorate Buddha’s third visit to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, with its breathtaking beaches, vibrant culture, and affordable living, is perfectly positioned to attract the growing wave of digital nomads seeking a blend of work and wanderlust.

When Sister Lidwina came to my Priestly life, it was like a shooting star and as a marker of her flamboyant personality, it enhanced my life. It is her ardent zeal that I admire, which was in the service of the Lord and also her vibrant personality r

On certain days, Colombo’s skyline is almost invisible. While some may find it similar to the mist, it is in fact called ‘particulate matter pollution’ and by definition it is a mixture of solid and liquid particles that are suspended in air.

Marking a significant milestone in the art and media scene in Sri Lanka, the World Press Photo Exhibition will open doors to the public today (January 10th) at the Arcade Independence Square after over two decades.

Medical experts and organisations including the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) have expressed concerns over proposals to introduce a ‘healthy and low-cost’ alcohol product.

Throughout the festive season, Colombo dazzled with its embellished houses and malls aglow with blinding lights. Yet, such grandeur seems to mask the harsh reality of those who have succumbed to poverty.