A Premier catholic school St. Peter’s College Colombo celebrated its 100th anniversary on January 18, 2022. In recognition of this milestone a Holy Mass and a Champagne Reception was organised by the Old Boys Union UK Branch at Westminster Cathedra

This article is penned to mark the 40th death anniversary of former Deputy Speaker Piyasena Tennakoon which fell on February 25.

On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the active missionary presence of the Oblates in Sri Lanka, it is good to remember and celebrate with joy the contribution of the Oblates (both foreign and local) have made (a) to keep alive the faith of th

By completing the steps in 2022 Our World, Our Equal Future: The environment and gender equality activity pack, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world were able to understand....

Prolonged power outages have inconvenienced the public and especially those involved in professions that require electricity to carry out daily operations. From technicians.....

The issues such as the human rights situation in Sri Lanka might take a backseat this time at the ongoing 49th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as the situation....

Anil Tittawella’s sudden passing away left a gaping vacuum in the field of law. As a brother, friend and mentor; this is our joint....

The commemoration of the 186th birth anniversary of the great Sri Lankan Philanthropist Charles Henry De Soysa (1936- 1890) will....

The 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force falls today, with a series of activities underway to commemorate the event. In an interview....

Most female homicide victims are killed by their intimate partners or other family members, according to UNODC, while women and....

There are many gods in Hinduism. It is generally said to be 330 crores-that’s 3.3 billion. The crux of the issue is to see God in everything. The God or Bramman is one and seen as many life forms-countless forms, which is in a way saying

Sri Lankan CEO Iranthi Gomes raises USD 2.4 Mn (almost LKR 500 Mn) for the Finnish-based startup to expand into new markets and introduce new technologies to their product range. Iranthi has....

Living in Los Angeles in the 60s I attended the extension course on filmmaking at the University of Southern California. My major was Film Editing. During this time....

Surath de Mel’s debut novel, Thee Ha Tha, was a shocker because of the blunt, unsentimental way in which it portrayed young love – not as homage to a shrine of romanticism but as a roller coaster....

Under the title of The Scholarly Discourse on Indian Literature’ the second lecture will be held tomorrow (February 28) at 4 pm at the Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies [CCIS], University of Colombo....

The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya Colombo Chapter will be held on Sunday March 6, from 9.30 am -12.30 pm. Attendance....

World Renowned conductor Prof. Andre De Quadros will be in Sri Lanka to conduct the launch of the World Interfaith Choral Ensemble produced and directed in collaboration with Sondarie David Rodrigo, Manoj Sanjeewa and Francis D’ Almeida.

February 27 marks my father’s 85th birthday, an auspicious anniversary of the birth of my father, my hero. Much has been said about the special bond between father and daughter and mother and son.

I am delighted to pen a few words about Prof. C.C De Silva, a great medical luminary, to pay tribute on his birthday which fell on February 25. He was a Colossus in the field of Paediatrics in that era.

Members of the Old Benedictines’ Sports Club are hereby informed that the Annual General Meeting of the of the Club for the years 2020 and 2021 will be held on March 12 (Saturday) at 06.45pm at the Clubhouse.

The demise of our longstanding beloved friend and Senior Old Boy Fauzul Khalid creates an irreplaceable void which is strongly felt amongst the Old Boys of Isipathana College both young and old.

The Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya- Colombo Chapter is one of the most active University Alumni in Sri Lanka. Its passion....

Artist Jagath Kodithuwakku’s passing away on February 19 (Saturday) created a huge void in the arts scene in Sri Lanka. He was 56 years old at the time of death and was being taken care of by medical experts in a home for mentally challenged people

A short address made by the Late President J.R. Jayewardene on the occasion of the presentation of the ‘D.R. Wijewardene Memorial Award’ for the best....

Many studies conducted in the recent past in Sri Lanka revealed that school-going children- as young as 13 -used fairness creams....

Wathukarage Ashoka Thilakaratna (33) lives in Pussathota Gramaniladhari division in Waligepola Pradeshiya....

We live in an era where the word gratitude is eroding from society especially, the young. This book has been carefully curated by young Avishka Mario Senewiratne to felicitate a legend....

Joa was probably born in 1992, and was brought to the Dehiwela Zoo in 1995. He was a 3 year old African Bush (or Savannah) elephant. There are two sub species of African elephants, the Forest....

EQUAL GROUND, together with the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka, will hold the Abhimani Queer Film Festival 2022, with a special screening of Deepa Mehta’s critically acclaimed film....