At the recently concluded 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ meeting held in South Korea, Commander in Chief of world’s 2nd largest economy Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his vision for the Asia Pacific community. Though focused on the APEC it i

The Hill Country leopard (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) is a sub species of leopard native to Sri Lanka, and is now identified as a species facing the threat of extinction. Sri Lanka’s leopards, along with other leopard species in India, Jawa, Indo

The 2026 Budget reading has been scrutinised by many individuals representing various sectors particularly due to the fact that it had either not prioritised on important issues or seems impractical. The government has also been blamed for not implem

The Alliance Française de Colombo marked its 70th anniversary in a vibrant celebration that brought together diplomats, academics, artists, and institutional partners, reaffirming its pivotal role in promoting French language, culture, and ideas exc

Priyadarshini’s passion for art first emerged during her undergraduate years, where she specialised in botany and developed an early appreciation for natural detail and organic structure.

A pioneering Sri Lankan scientist has transformed the negative image of repeatedly heated coconut oil—once deemed unsuitable for human consumption—into a billion-dollar opportunity through an eco-friendly innovation that recently earned him the p

With the 96th birthday of Dr Gunadasa Amarasekara FDSRCS (Fellow of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England) being celebrated, we reflect on the extraordinary life of a man who has shaped the nation’s intellectual, cultural, and

Have you ever been lost on the road, even after asking someone for directions or checking the road signs again and again? It’s something most of us have experienced, especially when driving through an unfamiliar part of the city or trying to find y

Blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and sea grasses absorb and store carbon, helping fight climate change. But unlike mangroves and sea grasses, salt marshes are lesser-known ecosystems with unique characteristics. Due to their sea

Seasoned filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage’s film ‘Paradise’ won three awards- including the Best Story Writer Award- at the renowned Kerala State Film Awards. It’s significant that a Sri Lankan filmmaker has been awarded at the Indian film festiv

One-year-old Sanumi Imanshi’s life could end at any moment if urgent help does not come her way soon due to a critical medical condition she is suffering from. Sanumi has been diagnosed with end-stage liver disease resulting from a delayed presenta

The UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand adopted by acclamation Resolution 43 C/22 on the Annual Commemoration of the International Day of Vesak at UNESCO, following a proposal initiated by Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the Permanent Delegatio

The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka will be held on November 12, 2025, at Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, bringing together national and international experts to address the rising challenges and strategic future of cybersecu

Incumbent Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela was re-elected to the prestigious position of Chief Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) in Kandy on November 07, securing another 10-year-term that will see him serve in the post

Have you ever walked into a house and felt an inexplicable sense of comfort, or perhaps a sudden sense of uneasiness? You might be surprised to learn that something as simple as the number of the house, which I call house number numerology, can influ

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Stafford International School in Colombo 07 hosted its annual Interhouse Athletics Meet despite overcast weather.

Two-day theatre festival with evergreen stage productions-Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s “Sinhabahu” and Dayananda Gunawardena’s “Nari Bana” Samaga “Jasaya saha Lenchina” will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. on November 14 and

In recent years, Sri Lanka’s Ramayana Trail has witnessed an extraordinary surge in popularity, drawing thousands of Indian pilgrims and travellers eager to explore the island’s mythical connection to the ancient Hindu epic. Once modest shrines a

Why do some nations thrive while others struggle with poverty and instability? The answer lies not in geography or luck, but in leadership, institutions, and the choices societies make. From Singapore to South Korea, prosperity has followed nations t

Thakshila Central College, Horana, emerged as the winner of the overall category at the first-ever All–Island Schools National Startup Innovation event which took place last Sunday at the S. Thomas’ School premises.

Initiating the 13th Asian Endometriosis Congress here in Colombo, the Pre-Congress Pelvic Ultrasound workshop was held recently at the lecture hall of the Ninewells Hospital, Colombo. The Pre-Congress Workshop was one of the two workshops being sched

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has helped seven countries secure $5.8 million in financing from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) to integrate biodiversity into agrifood systems and drive action under the Kunming-

The Rotaract Club of Colombo East held its 36th Installation Ceremony at the Akbar Brothers Auditorium. The evening brought together over 180 attendees, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, distinguished guests, and well-wishers, all gather

Inside Dubai’s Wafi City stands a place that quietly moves the world. The world’s largest visa application centre, operated by VFS Global, spans 150,000 square feet and processes up to 10,000 applications daily.

Education is one of the main sectors that required immediate reforms for several years.Even though successive regimes harped on proposed reforms, the crises within the sector remained. What began as a free education system has now become an extremely

Celebrating 25 years of empowering disability inclusion through art, Sunera Foundation proudly presented Samanalayaya 2025, its flagship drama festival showcasing the exceptional talents of differently-abled youth. The grand finale was held on Novemb

The Asia Foundation and Women and Media Collective, with support from Global Affairs Canada, hosted the second National Convening on Recognising Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka last week at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.

In a bid to usher in a culture of ethical reporting, Verité Media and Politics, via its Ethics Eye platform, has handed over recommendations to the Deputy Minister of Mass Media Kaushalya Ariyarathne, proposing a national media guideline on ethical

Governor Sir Robert Horton who succeeded Governor Sir Edward Barnes erected the 125 ft high Dawson tower with permission of the imperial government in appreciation of Engineer Capt. Dawson

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) conducted the fourth edition of their hallmark professional training programme ‘Museum Intensive’ in partnership with World Monuments Fund. ‘Museum Intensive 4: Documenting Mo