Every office has a poet, and newspapers are no exception. But such talent rarely finds a means of expression, getting swamped under the daily routine. Kothmale Sirisena whose newspaper career started at the now-defunct Dawasa newspaper in 1980 (Since

A study led by a young Sri Lankan marine biologist tells us that over 90% of small fish found in samples from Negombo, Kudawella and Trincomalee contain microplastics. In other words, if your diet includes small fish, you’re most likely ingesting p

Non-communicable diseases are the most prevailing health problem in today’s world. These diseases invade society without difference between age groups. The younger generation is also trapped in this critical health endanger which leads to an increa

At 26, Noor* was a divorcee, a widow and a mother of a 9 year-old-boy. She was married twice, first at the age of 17 and later at the age of 23. She was deserted by her first husband when she was 18, just days after their son was born. She later foun

The freedom to choose is endorsed in most societies. Especially when it comes to tourism and aviation there are many choices that tourists or passengers can make according to their preferences from choosing an airline service to booking a hotel. What

British consumers swapping red meat for chicken as part of a greener lifestyle may be unwittingly contributing to the razing of rainforests, Greenpeace said yesterday.

Ananta Sustainables provides consultation services to enterprises that are keen to transition away from single-use plastic. Savera soon discovered that the biggest hurdle in their journey had been to make more people and corporates understand that th

We are in the midst of yet another controversy about our National Anthem; unfortunately, a recurring theme. Indeed, this is not even the worst; that was when the creator paid with the ultimate sacrifice.

‘Crossing Bridges’ is an Asian travel Photography programme, the 16th edition of which was organised by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation and held in Manila, Philippines last April-May. The event which was managed by Eduviges

As a Buddhist country, Sri Lanka’s temples undoubtedly practise Metta (Loving Kindness) meditation and chant the Metta prayer, wishing ‘all beings to be happy’ and most importantly ‘free of suffering’ on a daily basis. But it is appalling t

The Forum on Disarmament and Development (FDD) will launch three publications on, i) Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and Sri Lanka, ii) Why Sri Lanka Should Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and iii) Why

Excerpts from an article written to the Voice of Professionals of the AOPA of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka published in November 2019. In every civilized society, a Police system....

St. Peter’s College, Colombo 04, is a Premier Catholic school in Sri Lanka. It derives its vision and mission from the vision of Catholic education i.e. integral education. It has produced countless.....

The 96th Death Anniversary of Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam was commemorated on January 9 at 5 p.m. at the Presidential Secretariat premises (Old Parliament).

Rev. Bro. Philip of Jesus passed away on January 3 to his eternal reward at Diyagala Boys’ Town in Ragama. Without any exaggeration, one could see him as a legend and saint. His devotion and uncompromising loyalty to the Catholic faith and religion

Mr. C. Narayanasuwami, formerly of the Ceylon Civil Service (CCS) and retired senior professional of Asian Development Bank at Manila in the Philippines, launched his book titled ‘Managing Development: People, Policies and Institutions’ on Novemb

Year Twenty-Twenty dawned with hopeful rays flickering worldwide East to West, North to South, peace and tranquility will prevail islandwide Awaiting a bright future renewed hopes past contemplating Rebuilding economy retardation amid peaceful t

“Those were the days, my dearly beloved brother, when we flew around on the gossamer wings of love and laughter.” Yes, those were the wonderful and exquisite moments of our childhood and adolescence, which are etched so deeply in my heart, that t

The remains of three Sri Lankans who studied at the Western Caspian University (WCU) in Azerbaijan – who died on January 9 due to toxic suffocation after a fire broke out in the building they occupied at Baku – were repatriated on January....

A group of Sri Lankan university lecturers representing all State universities expressed their concern over the recent attacks across India following the introduction of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA)

Most Sri Lankan theatre-goers were saddened by the news that veteran actor, playwright and a director Jayalath Manorathne had passed away on 12 January 2020. Manorathne had worked in the Sri Lankan theatre and visual media for over four decades.

A record number of elephant deaths had been reported in Sri Lanka during the past year, according to a BBC news report. Citing conservationists, the report also highlighted that it was the highest number of elephant deaths since Sri Lanka became inde

When news went round that a student at the Colombo University was severely beaten by a group of students, it didn’t take long for people to realise that this too would have been another case of ragging. Justifying suspicions, this case too was a re

Professor Dayantha Wijeyesekera has been appointed as Chairman of the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) in addition to the Honorary Office of Chancellor of the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) by President Gotabaya Raj

According to a comprehensive parliamentary report by the Australian Government, as many as 33 boat turn-backs have been reported between December 2013 and June 2018 – they have carried a total of 810 asylum-seekers from Sri Lanka. Although Colombo

The diversity of nature is a complex system.It is this complexity that creates and adds beauty to nature. Butterflies are no exception and are an essential element of nature’s beauty. The shades of indescribable colours of butterflies make one’s

As the Australian bushfires subside and the Taal Volcano erupts south of Manila in the Philippines, the Tamil-Hindus the world over will be boiling milk and making sweetmeats paying respects to the Sun today.

On Easter Sunday morning, many in Sri Lanka woke up to the news of the terror that was unleashed within minutes at churches and hotels but for the Gunawardane family based in Maryland, USA, it was just after dinner when they received the news of the

He was Jayalath to some, Dr Manoratne to others, and Mano to us. When television came to Sri Lanka in the 1980s, Jayalath Manoratne was one of many stage actors who made the transition to the small screen. Almost all the tele-series he took part in w

A group of forty Sri Lankan academics and renowned figures from the spheres of science and arts has signed a letter of protest against the abrupt and arbitrary attempts to relieve Dr Nadeera Rupasinghe from her dut