Sri Lanka’s National Art Gallery closed its doors to the public in 2013, much to the dismay of contemporary artists and art lovers in the country. But ending its period of dormancy, this national asset, housing collections of versatile artists incl

Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC) has initiated the formation of Sri Lanka’s first Child-Protection Alliance (CPA) of credible organizations passionately committed to protecting and promoting the rights....

Love is a magical feeling. They say they feel butterflies in the stomach when they knew that they have met their perfect partner. But after some time, this magic dies down in the face...

The circumstances which surrounded the very first Christmas can teach us the art of expressing our joy with songs and psalms, with carols and chants, even in the midst of socio-political uncertainties that beset our nation.

‘Silent Night…’ is surely one of the most famous and beloved Christmas carols in the world today. The title of this popular carol is not based on any expressed detail of the Christmas story found in the Holy Bible.

“And the word was made flesh, and He pitched his tent among us’ The glory of the only Son coming from the Father fullness of truth and loving kindness”

“For a child is born to us, a son is given us”- (Isaiah 9,5) Introduction:

The late Mrs.Sagunthala Jaganathan was the second daughter of Crown Proctor the late Sambanthar Nataraja and late Ganthimathi Nataraja. She had three male siblings and three female siblings. She lost her mother at a very young age, yet she and all of

Sri Lanka presently appears to be at an important crossroads in the sphere of constitutional reform and law, given that there is an impending Draft of a New Constitution being formulated by the Government. However, the irony is that this crossroads i

MARY shifted her weight uncomfortably atop the little beast of burden. She had been riding for hours. Just ahead, Joseph walked....

In a recent Tweet, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam questioned authorities regarding a ship....

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong paid a visit to the Northern region of Sri Lanka from December 15 to 17, the Chinese Embassy....

Sri Lanka and the UAE discussed enhancing security cooperation in Abu Dhabi during the recent visit by Sri Lankan Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Rtd) Dr Sarath Weerasekera. The Minister.....

Following are excerpts from an email interview the writer conducted with Dr. Tush Wickrmanayaka, Founder Chairperson of the Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC) who was recently recognized....

The Scout Movement is a voluntary, non-political education movement that has been established to contribute to the development of youth. Established by an Act passed in Parliament, the Movement....

Sanghamitta Theri crossed the seas unheard of for a woman at the time and arrived in Sri Lanka on a Unduwap Poya Day in the third century BCE to establish the Bhikkuni Order. With it she set the pace to elevate the status of Lankan women leading them

The visiting teams may have struggled on Nalanda Turf, but it has been always a delight for Nalandains to play on a wicket prepared by one of the best in the subject Edwin Syneris: The evergreen Nalanda groundsman. It is heartbreaking to hear about h

Kularatna Bulathgama (Upali), a veteran Journalist, celebrated his 93rd birthday this year.

Mahaweli Ganga which flows wild and fast from the plains of the central hills moves slowly and calmly through the plains of Bandanna where the country’s earliest dagaba, Miyuguna seya or Mahiyangana chetiya is situated. The Pali term for Bintenna i

“I woke to the strains of Für Elise for the third time since returning to Sri Lanka. This alerted me to two things: (1)Music appreciation...

UNICEF marked its 75th Anniversary and the Convention on the Rights of the Child by hosting a panel discussion titled ‘Reimagine a future.....

The pandemic upended the lives of many, but children in Sri Lanka perhaps bore the brunt of this change. Kirkoswald middle division, in Bogawantalawa, is a tea estate where children of various....

The graduation of the University of Colombo for 2019 will be held from December 17-19 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. A total of 2668 students....

At a time when most of us are battling the vicissitudes of life, quite suddenly, we meet a multifaceted human being! There was such....

The ecologically-rich Thalangama Wetland has already fallen prey to the proposed New Kelani Bridge-Athurugiriya Elevated Expressway project despite many a plea from area residents, environmentalists....

Six year old Minuki Siyathra Ekanayake is suffering from Thalassemia. The hemoglobin level of her body is declining rapidly....

The year was 1930! The date was 10th December when Ceylon was under Colonial rule and the Hindus were at the crossroads....

The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition....

Topic: Kamma that destroys Kamma and liberates the mind from suffering. Followed by a Guided Meditation....

A group of six avant garde artists finally broke the Covid 19 jinx and held a group exhibition at the Galle Face Hotel. ‘It Didn’t Last Long,’ The....