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.

Humans are inherently social creatures who require social interaction for their overall well-being. The human mind is a malleable entity susceptible to extraneous influences.

The North Western Sea Belt is celebrated for its biodiversity, scenic beauty, and fisheries potential, attracting tourists and sustaining livelihoods.

What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? It is the gradual, progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function over several months to years.

Renowned artist and batik maestro, Eric Suriyasena marked a significant milestone in his illustrious career with the relaunch of his unique art collection held on February 27, 2025, at the Art Gallery, No. 57, Laurie’s Road, Colombo 04.

The Sri Gaura Purnima festival will be celebrated at the Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple on March 13, 2025, which is the full moon day.

Colombo Port City’s latest attraction is a naturally occurring coral colony that’s growing rapidly around its breakwater.

With the fall of the Kandyan Kingdom, the Kandyan Convention, ceremonially signed on March 10, 1815, completed the annexation of the island to the British Empire. This brought an end to the rule of Lankan Royalty.

The human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka continues unabated. Although efforts by successive governments since the 1970s have reduced the rate of attrition, and there are about 7,000 elephants still in existence, the issue remains a pressing concern.

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in the Kegalle district, which is a main tourist attraction at the entrance to the hill country, and managed by the Department of Zoological Gardens celebrated its Golden Jubilee recently.

At least nine elephants succumbed to injuries as a result of elephant-train collisions by March 2025. The frequency of elephants colliding with trains traveling towards Mannar, Batticaloa and Trincomalee have raised concerns among the wildlife frater

The 23rd annual memorial oration and awards ceremony of the K. Sivagananathan Memorial Trust (KSMT) jointly organised by the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APB) and the KSMT will be held today (March 10) from 5.45pm onwards at the

To commemorate International Women’s Day and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Women Sri Lanka launched a public installation titled ‘SamaTheevu – An Island where Equality Thrives’ on March 6. The eve

While technology has opened new windows of opportunity for women in public discourse, especially activists, journalists, leaders of civil society organisations, and rights defenders, they often face targeted harassment that can undermine their safety

In an era driven by innovation and technological breakthroughs, scientific competence is the bedrock of progress. For students preparing to enter university in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

The Wesley College Old Boys’ Union (OBU) has flourished under the leadership of Capt. Navin De Silva, whose tenure as President from 2023 to 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary. As he prepares to conclude his presidency on March 8, 2025, i

Sri Lanka China Society (SLCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yunnan Province People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries on March 1, 2025, in Colombo, stated Jinith De Silva, President of the Sri Lanka China Society

Three-year-old Nethmi Sehansa* from Dematagoda, a suburb of Colombo, succumbed to dengue in May 2023. Her parents and elder siblings remain devastated by her untimely demise.

Environmental organisations and animal lovers have expressed concern about the haphazard watching of wild elephants from safari jeeps and other motor vehicles transporting tourists.

A group of volunteers working for ‘Zero Plastic Movement’ got together and made an elephant out of plastic waste, with the product coming in for much praise at the recent ‘Annual Summit of the World’s Largest Travel Company’ held at the BMI

Allegations have surfaced that a copper and brass extracting company is discharging heavy metals into the Kelani River, the main water source for Labugama and Kalatuwa. This company, located in the Pethiyagoda area of Kelaniya, has begun producing co

Nanda Pethiyagoda’s latest publication, Love & Women: Personal Narratives,offers a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, gender roles, and communication in Sri Lanka. Through her compiled and edited collection of real-life narratives from nine

‘AIESEC (Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales)’, in University of Moratuwa successfully concluded its 11th consecutive ‘LEAD CS (Leadership Development Seminar and Event Series)’ conference recent

As World Kidney Day approaches, Sri Lanka takes center stage in the global effort to address kidney health and organ transplantation.

Writer, teacher and inventor Nadeeka Maduwanthi, better known as ‘Nadee Teacher’, recently released eight publications for children.

The presence of community dogs and cats in Sri Lanka is a complex issue that necessitates a compassionate and well-balanced approach.

Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries is just one summit away from completing the world’s most coveted mountaineering achievement—the Seven Summits challenge.