To honour Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne, a scholar of international renown, for his five-decadelong service to Buddhist and academic studies and to celebrate his recent academic recognitions a function called ‘Samashansa’ will be held at Jasmin Hall i

S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, one of Sri Lanka’s esteemed educational institutions, will officially launch its 175th Anniversary celebrations with a special Thanksgiving Choral Evensong service on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Christ Churc

A major financial fraud has been uncovered in connection with the ‘Smart Youth’ programme, implemented by the National Youth Services Council from April to August 2024. This was revealed in an audit inquiry issued on January 6, 2025 which was car

It has become such that, technology dominates every aspect of our lives, but over the years there has been a resurgence in physical book reading,

Accomplished veteran singer Anil Bhareti (75) bid adieu to the music industry leaving a legacy for music lovers to cherish forever. His bass voice and the songs that resonated with it made Sri Lankans here and abroad be glued to his songs. People are

Several building projects in the Anuradhapura region which also include school buildings on state-owned land are at risk of collapse, due to non-completion, as a result, bringing much anxiety for the general public.

The destruction of the elephant corridor and forest entrance to Sinharaja in Manikkawatta, Botiyathenna, by constructing hotels, endeavours initiated by a group including Gayan Sanjeewa Guruge, the son of the late Jinadasa Guruge,

Last week, we looked at a critical evaluation of Swarna Mallawaarachi from Eric Illayapparachchi’s essay ‘The Last Face: Swarna’ from his book ‘In Search of Art.’

The song Sihina Mawathe, performed by the talented LasithaPerera of the B-Positive Band, was officially released on the evening of January 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Sky Lounge in Kandy.

The geographical location of Sri Lanka in close proximity to South India, foreign policy of India, South Indian politics based on Tamil ethnicity, Indo-China power struggle in Indo Pacific region, global power politics and political situation of Sri

The annual family get-together and paduru party of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter will be held on February 1, 2025 (Saturday) at Nom Nom Thai (Cey-Nor) Restaurant, D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha (Former McCallum Ro

Shiranee Dissanayake has penned a book titled ‘Catalyzing Good Governance Through National Media’ and it is available at selected book shops.

As an island nation with a high population density, Sri Lanka is already grappling with multiple challenges concerning biodiversity conservation.

The audio release of the song Sihina Mawathe sung by the melodious voice of the popular singer Lasitha Perera of the B-Positive Band will take place on January 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Sky Lounge in Kandy.

In November 2010, ‘Sakifo’ made history as the first Sumatran orang-utan to be born at the Dehiwela Zoo. Sakifo’s parents, Aki (mother) and Ufo (father) became residents of the Dehiwela Zoo in 2003. They were received through an animal exchange

January 17, 1989 was a fateful day for the people in the country, particularly those in the South. The most terrible train-bus accident in the history of Sri Lankan transport took place on that day

A vast area of more than 250 acres has been cleared and about 1200 trees have been felled causing extensive environmental damage to the Hanthana primeval forest reserve, an environmental zone rich in bio-diversity.

In celebration of an eminent acting career spanning over 55 years, the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC), organised a felicitation programme for veteran artiste Nissanka Diddeniya.

The exploration of Sri Lanka’s complex political and social landscape reveals a nation grappling with its past while striving for reconciliation. In this context, the role of organisations like the National Fisheries Solidarity Organization (NAFSO)

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.