Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries is set to leave the island on June 8, heading to Alaska to take on Mount Denali (also known as Mount McKinley), the final summit remaining to complete the Seven Summits Challenge. Considered the most coveted mount

SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft to its existing fleet of 22 aircraft, aiming to expand its services. The state-run airline expects to add at least two more aircraft by the end of this year.

Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2025 pageant, in her maiden interview with the print media upon her return said that although she didn’t make it to the final four at the Miss World, she created history for Sri Lanka

The New Zealand Under-85s donated their sports equipment to Every Mind Matters—an initiative by World Vision Lanka aimed at uplifting the mental well-being of children in North, Sri Lanka, through sports.

Bandung 1955 was a historical marker that broke the ground for third-world internationalism to develop against the logic of cold-war geopolitical monopoly. It preceded the non-aligned movement that expanded Asian-African solidarity to Latin America

St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, a revered national heritage site, is often called a “shrine of peace” for uniting Sri Lanka’s beloved multiethnic and multireligious communities. Known as a sacred place of prayer and miracles, it draws pi

The English Speaking Union of Sri Lanka launched its new project recently to teach English to underprivileged students, without charging a fee. The event was held at Sugatha Dharma Ayathanaya in Mount Lavinia. Twenty-five students aged 14 to 16 were

Sri Lanka enjoys multiple advantages globally due to its strategic positioning in the region, with easy access to key markets and major shipping lanes that account for a significant portion of transnational trade worldwide. The country has the potent

Under the guidance of the Director of the Hospital Services Board, Most Venerable Rajavelle Subhūthi Thero, a donation programme of medical equipment worth approximately 6 million rupees was held at the Handapanagala Regional Hospital in the Monarag

In 1885, as Amelia Jansz awaited her second child, she nurtured a vision she could no longer contain. One evening, she whispered to her husband, Cyril Arnold Jansz, the distinguished Eurasian Burgher educator who had led St. John’s College since 18

Taxes are very important in building a robust economy and play a vital role in implementing good fiscal policies. Government policies on taxation that are governed by any country play a key role in determining a country’s vulnerability in providing

The issue of sexual violence in the education sector has been gathering momentum and the incidents of sexual violence have been increasing in leaps and bounds. It has steadily moved up in the agenda of administrators, law enforcement authorities, ch

In 1985, ICMA London (which is now CIMA) had a competition for all the branches. At that time, the prominent branches were the ones in Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Dhaka, Mumbai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and Colombo.

It is unlikely that today you can meet a person who, at least once in his life, has not asked the question of what “esoteric science”, means, because this word is often heard on international TV screens.

The Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) held its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at the Regimental Officers’ Mess of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Polhengoda, Colombo 5.

The late Dr. Milina Sumathipala was an outstanding woman who played a unique role in the religious, social and cultural fields of our country.

Sri Lankan universities are moving to embed sustainability at the heart of their operations, governance, and academic strategy, aligning with international benchmarks to improve global rankings. A workshop led by the Open University of Sri Lanka and

A key element of the political discourse on social media during the lead-up to the 2015 presidential election was the emergence of a classification of two groups who participated in this discourse: ‘Toiya’ and ‘Baiya’.

Tobacco kills. It often maims before it kills, as it is capable of harming all organs in the body. It robs the potential of its countless victims and their families.

Bandaranaike International Airport is the main airport among the five international airports in Sri Lanka. It has three passenger terminals and terminal 1 was opened in 1967. Terminal 2 was planned for construction in 2020. Terminal 3 opened in Novem

The Families of the Disappeared have expressed concerns regarding the deafening silence maintained by the government with regards to the Office on Missing Persons despite their remarks to strengthen the national mechanism to serve justice for victims

‘The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town’ marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 50th anniversary.This they did with a grand and heartfelt event that embodied the spirit of service, fellowship, and the enduring Magic of Rotary.Held at the G

‘Aqua Waves’, Chiranthika Thanthreewaththa’s debut solo exhibition, was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, from the 17th to the 18th of May. An assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual & Performing Arts, Chi

When incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Jaffna in January this year, he said that land belonging to people should rightfully remain with them and that the issue of land disputes in the Northern province is being reviewed. However, i

Public opinion is all powerful in any country. There is no escape for any government from it in furtherance of its policy implementations and decision making.

‘70 Years After Bandung: Challenges and Struggles on the Road to Self-Determination and South – South Solidarity’ conference will be held at Olympus Hall, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2025.

The fungus causing the blight called Colletotrichum tropicale in rubber cultivation has been identified for the first time in the world by a team of researchers of the Sri Lanka Rubber Research Institute.

Water, which sustains life, can just as swiftly take it away. Sri Lanka’s natural landscapes and abundant water bodies are indeed a source of pride and economic prosperity through tourism and agriculture.

Sri Lanka’s cities face growing environmental and urban challenges. Smart Sustainable Clean Development offers a bold path forward, blending digital innovation with green infrastructure.

A tribute to Consul General Thushara Rodrigo, who won the hearts of all Sri Lankan communities in Toronto through his genuine efforts toward reconciliation