“The legal profession was once again faced with circumstances most compelling and challenging and this time in ways yet unknown not only to us in Sri Lanka, but on a global scale, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the year 2020,” said At

When I heard from our classmate Mohan Salgadoe that Athula Kahandaliyanage had passed away I was shocked! Though he was not in the best of health his death came as a surprise.

According to Sri Lanka China Society President Jinith de Silva this society is highly appreciative of the stand taken by the Amity Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy to help the poorest of the poor children living in Sri Lanka who were badly affecte

The attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence and the arrest of Shehan Malaka Gamage, a social media activist who raised concerns regarding the Easter Sunday attack, within a span....

Daily Mirror yesterday reported that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had directed the police not to use the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) as a shortcut but only if there are clear links to terrorism. Foreign Minister....

Civil society run social service organizations render an often silent service yet with tremendous impact; empowering and changing lives of marginalised children and families. Today we highlight SERVE...

As the government struggles to meet the country’s fuel requirements, concerns among users of motor vehicles have grown over the quality of Sri Lanka’s existing fuel stocks. Unverified....

A recent report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) found that global development progress does not automatically lead to a greater sense of security. New data and analysis....

The Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Raja Maha Viharaya is of special significance to all irrespective of religious or racial differences....

As I am writing this article the world is ageing. All of us are ageing. What is important is how we live- making the most of our lives.....

Gautama Buddha declared ‘the world is established on suffering and is founded on suffering’ (Dukke loko patititthhito). All problems.....

From Dr. Dolittle to Tintin, ThunderCats to He-Man, and the Ninja Turtles to Scooby-Doo, Sri Lankans of all ages would recall fondly....

A seventeen year old boy from Dambulla had taken his own life on Tuesday (February 14). His distress over a love affair is suspected....

The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo which is the apex Alumni Body of the University of Colombo completes 40 years this year since its formation in 1982. The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was a special initiative of

Ananda Gunathilake’s debut novel‘ Sisilagni’ is based on events dating from the 1960s to 1971, and can be called historical fiction. Even what happened yesterday is history, and material for the discerning writer to unravel a story from the con

“I faced it all” is the autobiography of KC Logeswaran (Logesh to us), one of the most senior and prominent public servants, a famous district administrator, who faced the travails of terror, subtle operator privatizing the telecom industry, Secr

The Pathum Uyana Centre of the Mother Charitable Foundation (MCF) steps into its 12th year of serving children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Having commenced operations...

The death of a 10-year-old Maleesha Dulakshana sent waves of shock, anger and sympathy among most Sri Lankans but reality is such that many segments of society have largely been blinded by false....

“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, is the theme for 2022, promoted by the Dementia community around the globe. Conversations on this theme will challenge stigma, provide information and lead to action and support for persons with dementia and t

Yesterday the feast of our Lady of Lourdes was declared by Pope Francis as the World Day of Healing. It was on February 11,

On February 10, Russia marked Diplomats’ Day, the professional holiday of the Foreign Ministry’s current and retired staff members.

Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple observes prayers for consecration of the Sri Radha Rajagopalar Temple on February 12 (Saturday) at a religious function scheduled from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon, a press release from the Sri Radha Krishna Temple states.

While countries such as Denmark have decided to lift all COVID-19 restrictions, countries such as Canada have staged large scale protests against vaccine mandates. People protested against the French Government when it made vaccination virtually unav

Longer and stronger heatwaves are among the most certain effects of climate change, according to scientists. The sustained record-breaking temperatures that have afflicted parts of the world in recent years are a sign of a rapidly warming plane

While every creator has a unique talent, some creators explore the world of art through different experiments. Danushka Kumaratu

The 22nd National Law Conference 2022 (NLC) organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will be held from February 11-13 at Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, a release from the organisers....

Counselling is considered to be one of the most prevalent and effective forms of psychological therapies for school students. As it is done for students of different age groups a qualified counsellor or a mental health

The manner in which recipients for awards were selected for their inventions by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) was unfair state some awardees named for honours. It is said that awards have....

The National Peace Council (NPC)in a release condemns the manner in which The Foreign Ministry has contradicted the views expressed....

Atrocities committed against women and children are a mainstay in the news and society is gradually becoming numb to such reports. The civil.....