This year-in-review offers a complete, easy-to-read summary of the defining events that shaped Sri Lanka from January 1st to December 31st, covering politics, the economy, society, diplomacy, sports, and the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

While Western headlines remain transfixed by Silicon Valley’s latest iterations, a more profound tectonic shift is accelerating in New Delhi. India is no longer merely a consumer of global technology; it is aggressively architecting “Sovereign AI

IMC Campus successfully conducted its Annual Graduation Ceremony on December 8, 2025 for the third consecutive year, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students

The use of organic and liquid fertilizers in agriculture drew increased attention during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s regime. Due to the sudden ban on chemical fertilizer and other agrochemicals, the focus shifted heavily toward organic fertilizer. However

A tropical Paradise with crystal clear water, stunning beaches, more than 1200 tiny islands spread all over the ocean is the Republic of Maldives with a population of just 400,000 people. Maldivians continue to hold Sri Lanka as their second home, as

‘We are issuing this statement to correct several material inaccuracies published about Paradise Cove Midigama and to provide the verified context that was not checked prior to publication.

It is with profound sadness that we received the shocking news of the untimely passing of our dear leader, Mr. Lakshman Balasuriya.

Astrology - In my humble opinion, astrology is the logic behind the planets and their movements. Astrology is all about the planetary positions in your natal chart and facilitates the study, reading and offering predictions for your life journey. To

In international politics, power is rarely controversial in its possession; it is controversial in its use. Rising states are not judged merely by the scale of their capabilities, but by the political orders they construct around them. In South Asia

As Sri Lanka approaches the New Year, many have expressed concerns about how ongoing economic pressures, combined with the aftermath of recent floods that severely affected the country, may impact the festive spirit.

Music plays a defining part in a nation’s history. There are those singers who become representative of a given country’s musical culture. Latha Walpola, alongside great contemporaries such as Rukmani Devi, Sunil Shantha, C.T. Fernando, Sujatha A

As we have seen, the Portuguese were saved from king Senarat’s siege of Colombo in 1630 with their artillery firepower and help sent from Goa. But their suffering was great, undergoing starvation, disease and a crippling loss of revenue.

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from Cyclone Ditwah, communities in affected districts face various challenges not only from damaged homes and infrastructure, but also from the psychological and emotional impact of the disaster. Mental health profe

I went to Paradise Cove in Midigama for a late lunch with three friends on December 26, 2025, expecting nothing more than a relaxed meal by the sea. Instead, the experience left me unsettled and questioning how such practices can take place in Sri La

The upcountry railway, which is also called the main line, runs through an attractive countryside from Rambukkana to Badulla through Peradeniiya, where the railway branches off to Kandy-Matale and Badulla.

Along with other bridges in Sri Lanka, old suspension Bridges, too, suffered from Cyclone Ditwah floods. People used to enjoy walking along these old bridges or “sangilipalam” as they were called in Sinhala.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarsuriya had an in-depth discussion with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya Prof. Terrance Mudajith about the situation at University.

It was the night of Christmas. All was calm, all was bright, as the perennial hymn has it. But all was not bright in the Perera family with their five year old struck down by a terminal illness. His time too was running out, as time was running out f

The December 2025 terrorist attack at Bondi Beach underscores a lethal shift toward family-based micro-cells and self-radicalized violence. For Sri Lanka, the incident serves as a critical reminder that early intervention, intelligence integration, a

A code of ethics and principles pertaining to reportage on sex workers in Sri Lanka was released recently at KYN ROOK Airport Hotel, Katunayake, with Senior Journalist Lasantha De Silva as the resource person.

Every Christmas we see and hear the message “Peace on earth and goodwill among men” in Christmas cards, newspapers, magazines, display material on radio and television. Even wars are halted by mutual consent of the parties concerned. Such tempora

A successful environmental clean-up programme was carried out at the Maha Oya–Kammalthota Estuary in Kochchikade, on December 20 (Saturday)from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., responding to the pollution caused by recent floods that deposited garbage and w

The Feast of Christmas celebrates a truth so immense that it redefines human destiny: God became one like us – ‘man’. The Mystery of the Word made flesh: This is not merely a Theological event but a profound social and psychological declaratio

Bank of Ceylon’s inaugural Basel III–compliant Tier II Listed Sustainability Bond issue, the largest sustainability bond issuance ever undertaken in Sri Lanka, was oversubscribed and closed on the opening day, 22 December. The issue was the maide

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US $4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster

Landslides are not a new phenomenon for people in Aranayaka, a town in Kegalle District. In 2016, following the Samasara Kanda landslide, at least a 100 people succumbed to injuries while over 150,000 people were impacted. But this time, as many as 6

On December 27 and 28, the Alfred Duraiappah Grounds in Jaffna will transform into a theater of discipline and athletic prowess. Under the resonant theme “Never be unprepared,” the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to host the ‘Cadet Sports Mee

Dinesh Perera is an artist who has done many years of research into art. He painted a lot when he had spare time and watched and learnt from other artists and their works.

The presence of Sri Lankan digital rights practitioners in global forums is not symbolic; it is strategic and essential. Sri Lanka stands at a critical intersection: rapid digital transformation clashing with political sensitivities, misinformation,