‘Suriya Kanda Vinsathiya’ is a book on the tragic Sooriyakanda tragedy that happened during the 1980s terror period. Written by veteran journalist and writer Ravi Prasad Herat, it is out now.

It isn’t every day that you prepare to meet one of the most influential figures in global travel media. We were first introduced several weeks earlier through a mutual friend at an art exhibition

The George Keyt Foundation returns with Young Contemporaries 2025, a landmark exhibition spotlighting 12 rising Sri Lankan artists at Barefoot Gallery, Colombo, from September 24–28. Showcasing diverse practices from painting to multimedia, the exh

Farmers in Kandawalai and surrounding areas in Kilinochchi have been impacted by illegal sand mining activities that have been taking place since 2015. They complain that permits have been issued illegally, and many individuals have been mining sand

I was one of the lucky ones who met Lasantha Wickrematunge for a brief moment in 2007 at a lobby when I was attending a homecoming at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. Amongst a group of eager fans, all clamouring to shake his hand, I just couldn’t believe

Sri Lanka has banned four predatory fish species, including piranhas and alligator gar, to protect native biodiversity. Authorities are combining strict regulations with community initiatives, encouraging responsible management and public participati

The Colombo International Book Fair 2025 will be held at the BMICH from September 27 to October 6th, from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm daily. The event is once again expected to draw large crowds comprising eager readers. However, with the newly imposed 18% VA

Parents entrust their children to schools with a great deal of faith in the principal and teachers. A school, therefore, should never be a place where a child feels unsafe.

In an age when messages vanish with a swipe and correspondence is reduced to fleeting lines of text, Royal College, Colombo, has chosen to celebrate a quieter, enduring tradition.

The Free Media Movement (FMM) has strongly condemned the attack on Ridimaliyadda regional reporter Vimukthi Sanjaya Perera who is responsible for exposing illegal tree felling and other nefarious activities in the area.

Sri Lankan cinema is currently at a critical juncture, and we are faced with the challenge of preserving our films for the future.

On September 18, President of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu signed and ratified the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill (Act No. 16/2025), bringing the legislation into effect.

As Sri Lanka marks 70 years as a UN member amid shifting global power, the global south must stop waiting for invitations.

In a concerted effort to minimise secondary victimization of children and women subject to various forms of harassment, trauma and abuse, the Child Protection Force recently launched a Child-Friendly Space in Pelawatte, Battaramulla. The model brings

This is the success story of a young male Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), the islands apex terrestrial predator, a threatened and endemic subspecies, who was rescued and treated after being caught in a wire snare, who defied the odds

The UNP convention last Saturday showcased a potential realignment of Sri Lanka’s centre-right opposition. With parties including SLPP, SLFP, SJB, SLMC, PA, and TPA present, leaders signaled willingness to cooperate in countering the ruling NPP ami

In the heart of Sri Lanka, September is more than just another month – it’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities, challenges and triumphs of children and adolescents battling cancer and to rally families, com

Eladetta village is located in a lovely and attractive countryside in the Udunuwara Division in the district of Kandy. This village has a long tradition behind it.

Sri Lanka, scripting history for the first time, green lighted the first-ever Cannabis cultivation only last month.

There has been much speculation ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 that a third world war would break out. The involvement of regional powers such as Iran after the Israeli invasion of Gaza added more fuel to this speculation.

Sri Lankans have a somewhat skewed sense of victimhood. No wonder every conman, wheeler-dealer and corrupt politician, when hauled before the court, cries loud that they have been politically victimised.

The 2024 parliamentary and local authority elections in Sri Lanka marked a notable shift in women’s political participation.

The South Asian Policy Dialogue 2025 on Early Warning and Anticipatory Action for Accelerating Risk Mitigation concluded on a high note recently in Colombo with the participation of regional and local experts in the field.

The China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Tea Green Prevention and Control Technology reached a key milestone with the Guizhou University PhD/MSc Full Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, held on August 22, 2025, at the Board Room, Faculty of

Dr Wijeyamohan, a senior zoologist from the University of Vavuniya has unveiled a series of solar-powered electric barriers designed to safeguard farms from a variety of wildlife,

The World Bank (WB) last week announced that Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilising its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in its history, equal to nearly 8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over three years,

Dambulla has become a hotbed for illegal activities, especially for grabbing land in the most shocking manner. Wasantha Kumara Herath’s (Wasantha Kumara) right hand was severely injured in a brutal, Chicago-style attack in broad daylight on the aft

The NSBM Green University has emerged as a landmark institution in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, blending innovation, sustainability, and academic excellence. Marking ten years of growth, it continues to uphold its mission of nurturing talen

Observed annually on September 16, World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, an important international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer from substances that deplete it. In order to protect life on Earth fro

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka will host WAYA InnoFest 2025 on 19th September at the Kuliyapitiya premises. The event will have two main parts: a Symposium where senior students will present their final-year projects and research, and a Project Show