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

We know about Indian cinema, but Bangladesh remains a dark horse as far as its movie industry is concerned. The annual Bangladeshi film festival held in Colombo (Scheduled for March 2020) will go some way to put this right.

The Gratiaen Trust is proud to announce that, in partnership with the John Keells Foundation which sponsored logistical expenses, and the British Council, which provided the venue, a masterclass was held recently for playwrights who have won, been sh

Ven. Gonaduwe Gunananda Nayaka Thera, General Secretary of the All Island Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya, has been felicitated with the honorary title of Chief Sangha Nayaka of the Western Province, Sri Lanka. The Nayaka Thera has been a stalwart of the re

The following are separate stories as related by their loved ones about the Air Force trio who perished in a tragic plane crash in Haputale on January 3. The three were identified as Flight Lieutenant KD Lankapura Kulathunga....

A statue in the memory of former Speaker E.L.Senanayake was unveiled at the spacious lawn of “ E.L.Senayake Children’s Library “ in Kotugodelle Veediya, Kandy.

Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day, marks Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka nine months from his Enlightenment, he visited Mahiyangana, where now stands the Mahiyangana dagoba, to restore peace, and create a state of freedom...

Duruthu Poya usually falls in January which is the first month of the calendar year and hence the observance of Duruthu Poya is the first Buddhist event of the calendar year. It was on a day like this, exactly nine months...

A number of Sri Lankan dairy farming families have been left devastated after investing in a fresh milk scheme which saw the import of dairy cattle from Australia and New Zealand. Dozens of cattle in local dairy farms have died following a government

The Annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara culminates today January 9, being the final day of the annual pageant which commenced on January 7. The historic Kelaniya Duruthu Maha Perahera had its origins in the year 1927, due largely

Sri Lanka recently made it to CNN’s 20 Best Destinations to visit in 2020. This wouldn’t have been possible if it was a bare island with no heritage and no wildlife. But the fact that we are blessed with a rich biodiversity needs to be taken on a

We believe that climate change is one of the greatest threats that we, as Sri Lankans, will face in the future. Therefore, we intend to provide our readers with local and international content with the objective to educate and inspire. We would also

If you had passed by Marine Drive last week, it would have been extremely hard to have missed the Christmas Tree erected right next to the Wellawatte Station. Seeing Christmas trees all around is th

Singing ‘Sri Lanka Matha’ while standing to attention has always given Sri Lankans that sense of pride. Having graced many occasions since the islanders gained Independence in 1948, the song too has a history to itself.

Among the Hindu scriptures perhaps the Bhagavad Gita is the best known to the outside world.

It was those days when there were no Media Secretaries, Ministry photographers nor anyone connected with the Departments or otherwise to work with VVIP’s on their travels.

At service for 115 years in existence towards the college, the Old Boys Union of St. Benedict’s College started another distinct journey with the newly elected council members in June 2019 on a great vision led by General Secretary Priyal Perera...

On the occasion of his 130th Birth Anniversary, it is appropriate to make mention of the signal contribution made by Dr T. B. Jayah to the independence struggle of Ceylon.

Death is certain in this short span of life. We come into this world with nothing and depart the same, but the imprints we leave behind will be cemented among those whom we meet in life. Our lifelong friend and colleague Sanjeewa Abeygunawardena pass

In the Lanka Guardian of March 15, 1979, Regi Siriwardena posed a question which I feel is pertinent for what it says and does not say about the issue it revolves around: “Where are the radical Buddhists?”

The attraction towards the opposite sex is one of many behavioural changes experienced during puberty. But a lack of education on the various hormonal changes that happen during adolescence could put any teenager in a dilemma.

The chief incumbent of the New York Buddhist Vihara, Rajakeeya Pandit Dr. Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera, passed away on October 11, 2019, after serving people around the world for more than 78 years of his 91-year life.

Have you heard of ‘Samata Sarana’? Well it is amazing, although this organisation has been in existence for over three decades, I came to know about this only last month. November being dedicated to the dearly departed....

D.A. Wanigasekara Ralahamy, the pioneer of Uruwala Tea Factory, was born in 1862. His parents were Don Abraham Mohotti Wanigasekara Appuhamy and Samaratunga Arachchige Dona Kristina Abeysekara who lived in the village of Akuressa.

Yesterday marked the 130th commemoration of late Dr. T. B. Jayah whose renowned name has found an honoured place in the annals of this country. He was an educationist, a politician, statesman, diplomat and a national hero who did so much for the Musl

A programme launched by the Department of Prisons is working to rehabilitate prisoners by teaching them farming skills to enable them earn a living once they are out of prison. When life offers a second chance, it’s important to be equipped with th

Amarasena lives with his wife Somawathie in Madukandai, an isolated village more than 8km away from the Vavuniya city. Madukandai, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka is also part of the Dry Zone.