The NPP Government has the overwhelming support of the citizenry. This support in large measure was due to the deep economic depression that has drowned the country over the last many years. In this context,

It is indeed a wonder that so many years after his death, on the September 29, 1890, Charles Henry de Soysa is still revered and remembered, not only by us- his descendants- but by so many in the institutions he gifted with unprecedented generosity,

A heroic tale of Catholic Missionary love and labour unfolds itself in the past 160 years of St. Benedict’s College.

The Central Link Toastmasters Club reached a momentous stepping stone in its remarkable journey, celebrating its 100th meeting in grand style.

At a special assembly held on February 24, 2025, in the College Hall, an atmosphere of gratitude and admiration filled the room as the WCC OBU came together to honour one of its most distinguished alumni,

The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan, is one of the most important and sacred days in Islam, celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world.

The fascinating intersection of 19th-century Tamil Catholic art and architecture in Northern Sri Lanka is now on display at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the “Cultural Mosaic” exhibition.

Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced that it would be making sweeping budgetary cuts to the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) programme. This is not the first time President Trump has sought to prune governme

It has been exactly 160 days since the National People’s Power (NPP) rose to govern the nation and it seems that the public mood is already divided, even among their supporters. The rise of the NPP brought a sense of renewed hope to many voters see

The study of the effect of music on the mind and brain has evolved over thousands of years, from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience. Ancient and early theories include: The Egyptians used music in healing rituals. Ancient Greeks (e.g., Py

This article is an addendum to the excellent piece written about Professor C. C. De Silva by my friend and colleague, Professor Thushara Kudagammana of the University of Peradeniya, published in the Daily Mirror on 25th February 2025.

If Richard de Zoysa’s life was associated with speculation during the best period of his life, a recent film made on him adds fuel to the fire of controversy that surrounds this character.

Dr. Ranjith Dharmathilaka is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual & Performing Arts.

As many as 40 small scale and large scale forest fires have occurred throughout the country as of February 24, 2025.

Global food insecurity is on the rise due to aggravating climate change phenomena. In Sri Lanka, agriculture is one among 15 other sectors identified as being vulnerable to climate change. But according to experts, climate change is regional and has

For over two centuries, the Hill Country Tamil community has played a vital role in Sri Lanka’s social and economic landscape and has called the island home, yet their identity remains tied to their ancestral roots in India. With the fourth, fifth

Shivratri, also known as Maha Shivratri or Maha Shivarathri (Tamil), is a Hindu festival that is celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva, one of the main deities in Hinduism. The festival is observed by fasting, praying and offering devotion to L

The Youth Council of Colombo Friend in Need Society (CFINS), in collaboration with Rotaract and Interact Clubs, organised Walk4Hope, a 3 km run/walk aimed at raising awareness and fostering empathy for amputees in Sri Lanka.

Sunandaji-the daughter disciple of Swami Parthasarathy will be delivering discourses on the chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita from March 15-18 from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, Thummulla Junction, Colombo 05, according to organize

In lieu of the World Kidney Day that falls on March 13, the National Institute Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation launched a kidney health awareness campaign aimed towards the general public.

The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted by Verité Research.

Two incidents of cattle theft were reported from Galewatte, Udugampola in January 2025. One cow, who had been blinded in one eye, was stolled on January 25.

For over seven decades, Isipathana College has stood as a beacon of excellence in education, sports, and leadership in Sri Lanka.

St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary came alive with colour and creativity as students from Grades 10 to 13 showcased their artistic talents at the much-anticipated ‘WARNA ATH’ (Colour Hands) Art Exhibition 2025.

Panadura Gangula Sri Gnanavimala Dhamma School, which is one of the leading religious institutions in the island, is celebrated its 75th anniversary on February 19, 2025.

The team at FactCheck.lk (a platform run by Verité Research) fact-checked six statements from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s maiden budget speech for 2025. Of these, four statements were graded as True and two of them as Partly True.

Language is one of the most fundamental aspects of human communication, shaping not only individual identities but also national cultures. In multilingual societies like Sri Lanka, where according to Chapter IV of The Constitution of the Democratic S

God takes those he loves early, is what they say, But Devarsiri, machan, we wanted dearly for you to stay, We journeyed this life together, from age seven,

Gampaha Siddhayurveda Medical College was established in 1929 by Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandit G. P. Wickramarachchi Siddharyuveda as a centre for Ayurvedic education.

On the 25th of February 1938, the Wilpattu National Park was declared the second National Park in Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No. 2 of 1937; a landmark in the history of Wildlife Conservation in this co