As Sri Lanka navigates economic and social challenges, the role of collective responsibility and community-driven action has never been more critical. In this landscape, the Rotary Club of Colombo stands as a quiet yet powerful force—working cons

Asia is currently grappling with a relentless surge in temperatures that transcends mere seasonal variation, signaling a profound transformation of the Earth’s climate system. Driven by a volatile combination of human-induced global warming and the

In Sri Lanka more than 8 million females over 15 years of age are at risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is known to be the fourth commonest cancer among women in the world. But with early detection and screening, cervical c

The fallout of the Middle East war is bearing on the economy of Sri Lanka in multiple ways, and the country is in a spot, being unable to reach the desired targets.

Members of parties representing the joint opposition recently held a media briefing stressing the need for the government to be accountable over several issues such as the alleged coal scam. They pointed out that instead of blaming the minister the e

The Government has been facing major allegations almost every week since its inception. Before one issue is properly analysed and discussed, another emerges.

It’s one year since you passed away, Louis. We have heard you sing the moving hymn Amazing Grace.

The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women celebrated Sinhala & Tamil New Year in customary style at its own premises on Kitulwatta Road in Colombo.

On the third and final night of the run of ‘Dancing for the Gods’ (a re-staging of the Kohomba Yak Kankāriya tradition) at the Lionel Wendt in October 2011, Upeka, then sixty, told her niece Heshma minutes before going on stage that this would b

This is a heart-warming story of a cat rescue in Kottawa. Sameera Ramanayake of Sameera Pet Services got a call from a resident of Kottawa. A young cat had fallen into a well, and no one had any idea how to get it out.

Sri Lanka has functioned without Provincial Councils since 2019. Schools opened, hospitals treated patients, roads were repaired and disaster relief reached villages. If the country runs for seven years without a layer of government, we must ask whet

Amid a period of profound changes unseen in a century, a nation’s future increasingly depends on the values, mindset and creativity of its younger generation. In Sri Lanka, I am often moved by the talent and vitality of the young people here, and I

The following is a statement by the National Peace Council that the International Walk for Peace held in Sri Lanka should be used constructively to promote ethnic harmony including stronger engagement with the North and East

Hailing from a Kandyan Sinhala Buddhist backdrop and with a number of policemen and women in the family, Mervin Premalal Weerasinghe joined Sri Lanka army’s 3rd Sinha Regiment in 1978 with the same pride that others in his family too, felt in v

The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, shifting from national production to complex geoeconomic networks where strategy, finance, and technology converge.

Verité Research has appointed Attorney-at-Law Ms.Yanitra Kumaraguru as the Team Lead of its Legal Research Division, which is dedicated to examining, analysing, and strengthening Sri Lanka’s legal frameworks and their enforcement.

For over eight decades, Asha Bhosle from our neighbouring India delighted fans around the world with her songs. She also holds the Guinness World Record for being the only female singer to have made the most studio recordings in the world.

Maj. Gen. L.W.S. Rohan Wettasinghe officially assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on March 24 following his promotion to the rank of Major General on March 23.

The 35th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC) was held on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colom

I met Suren in 1974 and his friendship, of nearly five decades, was one of my life’s greatest privileges. I am a better person for having known you, Willy. You made my life brighter, and brought light to so many others. Your laughter still echoes,

The rescheduled 19th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration to be delivered by the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, on the topic “In a True Democracy, is Parliament Supreme?”, will take place on Saturday, 9th May 2026

HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) that continuously provides free cataract surgeries for underprivileged senior citizens, plans to perform around 3500 free cataract surgeries during the period between 2026-2027.

Kiribathgoda Kelaniya Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) reached a significant milestone on April 2026, completing 67 years of continuous service to religion and society as it stepped into its 68th year. To commemorate this momentous milesto

Regime change has been a key constituent part of world politics throughout history, but it went high on the agenda of major world powers since the end of World War II and the creation of a bipolar world order with two superpowers clashing with each o

During the recent visit of Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, the two countries witnessed the use of India’s soft power diplomacy, as he announced the extension of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) benefits to the fifth and sixth generations

The Festival will feature nine legendary international reggae headlining artistes making it one of the largest reggae gatherings ever staged in the region. Starting daily from 5.00 p.m. fans can expect three days of vibrant music, cultural expression

Kalyan International Buddhist Film Festival will be held on May 2 at Nalanda Auditorium in Kalyan City of Maharashtra for the first time. It is organised by the World Cultural Organisation. WCO Director Ashok Jagatkar says it will be organised for t

On the 33rd death anniversary of President Ranasinghe Premadasa (1989 - 1993) we should recognise the major contribution made to economic development with his foresight to set up the 200 garment factories programme as the major industrial development

In this analysis, Prof. Samitha Hettige explores the multifaceted requirements of a “Stable State,” emphasising that Sri Lanka’s sovereignty is increasingly challenged by global security shifts and escalating cybercrimes. While the 2022 crisis

Two schoolchildren, 11-years-old Sahil and 10-years-old Shashyanu are vehemently opposed to corporal punishment, and met the Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri Paulraj last year on the International Day to end corporal punishment to advocat