In celebration of Dr. Anula Wijesundere’s 75th birthday, I, as a family friend, find it fitting to reflect on her remarkable life. She is a devoted, compassionate, and approachable medical consultant who has dedicated over five decades to her profe

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) proudly marked its 108th anniversary, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to empowering young girls across the nation. Since its establishment in 1917, SLGGA has been a vital force in shaping the lives

The Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Places of Unlawful Detention and Torture Chambers at the Batalanda Housing Scheme (herein referred to as the Batalanda Commission Report) has gained much traction on me

Lyceum International School Nugegoda, in collaboration with Ananda College, Colombo, and Sanghamitta Girls’ College, Galle, is honoured to represent Sri Lanka at the 6th World Cultural Heritage Youth Symposium 2025, organised by the Hellenic Cultur

An illegal mechanised gem mining operation is taking place on a private land, located on the border of Sannan Dola, near the entrance to the main forest and the elephant corridor in Botiyathenna area of Sinharaja in Dolekanda Grama Niladhari Division

Nowruz, one of the oldest and most magnificent Iranian festivals for the coming new year, is a symbol of renewal, and cultural solidarity. This festival, which is held every year at the beginning of spring and coincides with the arrival of the new so

March 20 is a deeply personal day for me. It is the day my father, Gamini Dissanayake, was born—a day that reminds me not just of his extraordinary contributions to Sri Lanka but also of the man he was, the lessons he taught me, and the values he l

My mind went back to Monday, 20th April 1964, on reading the two tributes to Professor C. C. De Silva by Prof Thushara Kudagammana (The solicitous and virtuous life of Professor C. C. de Silva: Daily Mirror, 25 February) and Dr B J C Perera (Professo

Globally, nearly 240 million children, aged 0 to 17 years—approximately 1 in 10—live with disabilities, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by the European Union (EU) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media,

The English Speaking Union (ESU) Sri Lanka Chapter conferred 17-year-old student, Sashane Dassanayake from Lyceum International School, Colombo as the Winner of the National Public Speaking Competition 2025, held on March 15.

The 36th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) will be held on Sunday, March 23rd at 9.00 am.

Over tourism in the form of backpackers and tourists who patronise establishments run by their own communities are becoming a threat to Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and culture. This had been evident with recent incidents being reported from down South.

Among the countless trials and tribulations faced by the citizens of Sri Lanka, obtaining a passport is certainly one of them. The process can be extremely challenging due to several reasons; long waiting times for appointments and processing can del

The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice (FCEJ) has condemned recent incidents of sexual violence in Anuradhapura and Tellipalai hospitals.

New Ink 5 Panel discussion on contemporary Sri Lankan poetry and fiction will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES) between 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. Participants are Lawanya Wijesekara, Vihanga Perera, Carmel Mi

According to the Soba Padanama Foundation, the government plans to distribute 102 hectares of forest land from the proposed Wandama Demaliya Reserve—an area where wild elephants roam in large numbers and where their routes are located—to farmers

The story of women who shed their honest sweat in the strenuous task of gem mining is the story of what a woman’s patience can endure and what their resolution can achieve.

Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of Advocata Institute, said that if Sri Lanka maintains a steady economic growth rate of 8% the country could reach a state that Singapore has achieved in about 64 years.

Sri Lankan culture has been greatly influenced by India, owing to the geographical proximity of the two countries.

Fasting during the blessed month of Ramadan is one of the most important duties of a Muslim. It is an act of devotion to their Creator and is obligatory for every Muslim who is both physically and mentally well.

The 84-year-old Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW), under the President, Colonel Dr. Udula Krishnaratne, ably supported by her team, celebrated International Women’s Day by giving true meaning to the UN theme ‘Accelerate Action’.

The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter will be held on Sunday 30th March 2025 from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administr

T.C.A. or Cecil de Soysa as he was known was my grandfather, and his Birth Anniversary on March 19 will always be special to me. I was his eldest grandchild and my Birthday is a day prior to my darling Seeya.

The importance of international partnerships and support from organisations such as the Commonwealth to support the restoration and conservation of marine ecosystems was discussed at a recent event organised by the British High Commission, Sri Lanka,

“Akhanda Sai Jyoti” and “Sai Satcharitra” recitations which began yesterday (March 13) will continue till May 1 at the Shirdi Sai Baba Ashram, Meditation and Community Centre in Avissawella.

Over the decades, Sri Lanka has witnessed substantial improvements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, contributing to a reduction in poverty rates.

Unauthorised establishments built along the scenic Hiriketiya beach have caught the attention of locals. The Daily Mirror learned that these establishments had been built around January.

Each year on March 3, the whole world organises different activities to remark World Wildlife Day, focusing on awareness raising about the importance of wild fauna and flora to our planet.

On the 26th of November 2024, a momentous occasion unfolded for the Sri Lankan Buddhist community, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s spiritual history.