This book by Dinesh Weerakkody-who has many publications to his credit- traces the political journey of an extraordinary statesman. It should be of interest to all citizens of Sri Lanka, whether they are his supporters or not. The publication begin

Young people revel in being philistines not because their mothers and fathers and aunts and uncles don’t understand them (to be sure, they don’t), but because they want to show that they care, that they understand what their elders want

This year the annual historic Bellanvila Esala Perahera will take to the street for the 67th year during August.  

With the increase in the number of electric vehicles in Sri Lanka, the number of charging stations too has experienced a significant growth. So far, there are over 5500 electric vehicles which could be charged at over 70 charging stations.

The tragedies linked to human lives take place more often than not, due to the ignorance and carelessness of people. It need not be said that adults should be held responsible for the safety of children. This is because these children, once becomin

After video images showing the inspector general of police manhandling an employee (said to be a lift operator) at police headquarters went viral, one would have expected an official explanation, and a personal apology, from the IGP. None has been

If a Sri Lankan in Colombo throws a stone at the sky, it would most probably fall on a foot massage parlour. Foot therapy or reflexology is so popular here in the business capital of Sri Lanka. That’s how we can see it from the surface.  

The passing away of Mr. William Henry Samaranayake, retired Principal of St. Bernadette’s College, Polgahawela in the year 1969, had removed from the public life of this country a great educationist and silent social workers, whose activities

The Western Orchestra of Ananda College, Colombo will proudly present ‘DOLCE 2017’ -- An evening of classical and contemporary orchestral music -- on September 3, 2017 from 5.30 p.m. onwards at the Kularathne Hall under the patronage of

With the current climatic issues that wrap the world up in concern, suggestions and solutions to go green and be eco-friendly are....

In Yasapalitha Nanayakkara’s Anjana, Swarna Mallawarachchi does something she never did in her....

This country has had no shortage of divisive public issues over the years. But, of all the bitterly fought media wars, the controversy....

The 60th AGM of the Ceylon BaithulmalFund was held on August 20. The Fund was established in 1957 and was incorporated....

It was a devastating news that broke when Asoka Warnasuriya’s youngest daughter Mihiri said her father had passed away....

A 41-year-old mother of three is looking for an O+ kidney. If you are willing to donate, please contact ... Most of our readers would be....

The Girl Guide and Boy Scouts movement established by Lord Robert Baden-Powell has become a stepping stone for many....

The accomplished playwright M. Safeer has begun his brand new international theatre experience called “Swings of love”. The sole female character of this production is performed by Julia Filippo, an Italian artist equipped with internatio

Smiling impishly, and benevolently corpulent like an Eastern Avalokiteshvara, Bikram Ghosh did all, but send up fire and smoke from his three tablas at the BMICH last evening. Invited along with five other musicians as part of India’s 70th inde

The democratic process is premised on the idea that we don’t owe our representatives anything, except the “gratitude” that....

Not all among us are born under the lucky stars. Unfortunate instances in life place children under alternative care like in....

The College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka is honoured to host the 6th International conference on Renal, Respiratory Pathology & Thyroid, Pulmonary Cytology as part of the Annual Academic Sessions, 2017. The mission of the College has been to up

Remarks delivered on 14 August 2017 at the launch of’An Enduring Friendship. Sri Lanka and Pakistan’ by Arshad Cassim, Editor Sinha Raja Tammita-Delgoda, Published by Institute of  Strategic Studies, Islamabad, 2017.  

Vijaya Nandasiri was greater than his successors in Sinhala comedy the same way that Joe Abeywickrema was greater than his predecessors. The latter was the apotheosis of Eddie Jayamanne. He was of course greater than Eddie could be, since Eddie&rsq

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place, from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web” were the words of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest paint

I.L.R. Lafir and Thasmiya were proud parents of two children. The eldest was a 11-year-old daughter and a son who was 5 years old. They were residents of Oluwil, Akkaraipattu in the Ampara District. It was on August 7 Monday (Poya Day) that the son

As the half-year mark passes us the public continues to be dissatisfied with the rise in the prices of utilities, products and taxes etc. The Daily Mirror not only spoke to various sections of the public to obtain their opinions on the rising cost

Students in the Matale area were shocked  when they heard that a GCE A/L student had succumbed to dengue. This was the second dengue death in the area; the first victim been a university student in Naula, Matale.  

Ever since the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka 23 centuries ago,Buddhism has remained the defining force that has shaped the life and soul of the nation. And the country has been blessed with a lineage of great Theras who have not only guided

Commemorating the past is great if it brings sweet memories, but not if it brings dark moments like the Rathupaswala incident. The shooting at innocent civilians in Rathupaswala took place on August 01, 2013. People have spent a four-year wait awai

Turning a new leaf in its wake, there seems to be a ray of hope for effective garbage management as the Government plans to introduce long-term measures to address the islandwide garbage crisis in a much organized manner. From the disastrous traged