The main aim is to detect, model and predict the impact on identified vulnerable groups and develope AI-based solutions to mitigate the future spread of COVID-19

A few days ago, we lost a pious presbyter who dedicated his entire life for the service of his Creator and the Creator’s greatest creation.

A visionary, A statesman, A father, A role model and an all-round benevolent individual, Sir Oliver Goonethileke (GCMG, KCVO, KBE) served as an important figure in the gradual independence of Ceylon from Britain and was the third Governor-General of

With the aim of providing a noble social welfare to the society the MJF Foundation institute has organized a trade fair. The fair will introduce to the general public,

I feel greatly honoured and humbled to speak a few words about my “late guru in many ways” with a view to briefly describe him on his qualities,

As soon as Sri Lanka rejected the consignment of organic fertiliser from China, India took immediate steps to come to Sri Lanka’s.....

Goolbai Gunasekara’s latest book, The ‘Principal’ Factor, is a collection of articles written several years ago for the Lanka Monthly....

In the inspiring words of Julie Garwood, “Education isn’t just about feeding the brain. Art and Music feed the heart and soul”. With....

Sri Lanka’s decision to transform into a fully organic nation was applauded by many nations advocating for organic ...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the great poet, wrote thus about great men: “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight,

A Bible study programme on ‘the Letter of St. Paul to Philippians’ will be held on October 25 at 7.00 PM on Zoom platform.

The stage was dismantled and the final curtain was drawn on the life of dear aunty Philomine De Rose. Yes, she took her final bow on June 24, 2021 at the age of 98.

Phidias, the great sculptor was immersed in work. It was 447 BC, and Phidias was given the mission to sculpt a massive statue of the goddess of wisdom and war –Athena by a statesman of Athens - Pericles. He was working high above ground, behind the

For over a century Sri Lanka and India has been struggling to find a permanent solution to its maritime dispute. What began as claiming....

Does the name Thilak Hapugoda ring a bell? It should, to anyone even remotely connected to the 1990s’ vibrant pop music scene,

Ananda Gunathilake has brought out his debut Sinhala novel ‘Sisilagni’ which discusses the 1971 youth insurrection and the lives of those affected by it.

There is no limit to a mother’s love for her child. This was amply demonstrated when a 37-year-old mother from the remote North Western Province at Bakamuna in Elahara decided to donate half of her liver to her 15-year-old child; which is what was

They say the best lessons are learnt outside the classroom! No, we’re not talking about bunking periods, but rather the polar opposite.

Sri Lankan poet and author Sakina Mohammed recently launched her book “MY POETIC PLACE :the journey to self discovery” published under The Jam Fruit Tree Publications on October 13. Taking into consideration the pandemic situation and the new nor

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion. Unlike many other religions it does not believe in a god or a creator. It is not only a religion...

The Buddha’s teachings are vast. One can apply them to almost every aspect of life. He taught people to overcome suffering....

D.S. Senanayake, the first Head of the Government of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was the main architect of the Independence....

For the first time in Sri Lanka inventor Kelum Wadasinghe has developed a machine that can manufacture medicine pills.

Economic experts believe that ad hoc and piecemeal decisions will not help the economy

But green agriculture has to go hand in hand with conservation of bio-diversity Agriculture is the backbone of the Sri Lankan economy accounting for a third of its GDP

Several nutraceuticals that can destroy cancer cells will be released to the market soon, says Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB). Dr. Samarakoon

Will the upsurge of literary activity, as seen in the pre-pandemic year 2019, continue? The sixty seventh State Literary Awards.....

The untimely demise of Sunil Perera, versatile singer, musician, composer and entertainer brings back a flood of memories to Felicia Dean, former Managing Director of Zenith Advertising and her team who had associated very closely in the 90’s when

It was October 7. The time was about 6.00pm. There was call from one of my Senior House Officers. I responded thinking it would be about a patient under my care. However, what was conveyed to me was totally unexpected. It left me in complete disbelie

Sunil Wijeratne passed away last October leaving many in deep sorrow and sadness, following a nasty fall in Kandy. He died in Zurich Switzerland,