Amidst concern, protest and strong opposition against alleged move to increase retirement age of the judges of Superior Courts, the government yesterday announced that it has not yet obtained official Cabinet approval for such a move. Addressing the

Nearly a Rs 2 Billion Rupees in Community Service Projects Highlight Rotary’s Growing Impact Across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. At a time when communities across the world continue to grapple with economic uncertainty, climate-related disasters, an

A powerful rendition of theatre, movement, music and storytelling brought to life ‘Stories of the Sea: Voice of Mannar’ at the Kamatha, BMICH on Sunday (7). At the heart of this performance were the stories of coastal communities in Mannar. It re

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is an innovative renewable energy technology that generates electricity by utilizing the natural temperature difference between warm surface seawater and cold deep-ocean water.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil joined the International Food and Culture Bazaar organised by the Group of Spouses of Heads of Mission (GCCM) (Grupo dos Cônjuges dos Chefes de Missão), last month at the Brasilia Art Museum (Museu de Arte de Bras

Members of the Government Physiotherapy Officers Association (GPOA) reiterated its concerns with regards to delays in recruitments, transfers of officers currently in service and the emergence of less qualified private physiotherapy practitioners at

For many young Sri Lankan couples today, owning a small car, purchasing a modest home, raising a family, or building middle-class security increasingly feels less like a realistic ambition and more like an unreachable dream. An entry-level car that m

“Marist Journey from Ego to Eco” was one of the key statements regarding the environment made at the 22nd Marist General Chapter.

Historically confined as a mere footnote within Colombo-centric journalism and marketing modules, Public Relations has finally broken free from capital-centric academic monopolies. Initiated against institutional skepticism in 2008, the University of

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has called for urgent action to strengthen climate resilience and environmental management in Sri Lanka, warning that the country risks becoming “climate orphans” if proper guidance and adaptation measur

The Convention on International Civil Aviation, widely known as the Chicago Convention, remains the cornerstone of the global civil aviation system. Signed in 1944, it established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and introduced un

Recently schools in and around Deniyaya were closed down due to a suspected spread of meningitis. Subsequent laboratory tests carried out by the health authorities confirmed that the spread of meningitis was caued by viral and bacterial infections

As the world marks World Environment Day on 5 June under the global call to act #NowForClimate, the focus is no longer only on understanding the impact of climate change, but on accelerating the practical actions needed to respond to them.

Recent concerns surrounding misconduct within sections of the Buddhist monastic community have prompted reflection rather than condemnation. Incidents such as the arrest of certain monks involved in drug smuggling are deeply troubling, and even some

In a bid to celebrate the International Tea Day, the “Voice of Plantation People Organisation (VOPP),” marked the day at Deniyaya on May 24, 2026 with the theme being “Let’s Give the Value We Give for Tea Flame to the Lives of the Malaiyaha

“Kandy Mini Fair” shopping fair and festival organised for the people in and around historical Kandy will be held on June 13 and 14.

What was supposed to be a lifetime spiritual pinnacle—four days of sacred devotion in the tents of Mina—has collapsed into a living nightmare of systemic neglect for 3,500 Sri Lankan pilgrims.

Former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, has called for a more inclusive, balanced and resilient global security framework, emphasizing the need for stronger multilateral cooperation and strategic restraint among nat

As many as 243 meningitis cases have been reported from several areas in Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla Districts.

Sri Kalyani Vesak Zone 2026 came under the guidance of Venerable Emeritus Professor Kollupitiya Mahinda Sangarakkitha Nayaka Thero, the Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya & Chanceller of the University of Kelaniya.

This guide covers today’s gold price in Sri Lanka, why gold remains uniquely important, what is driving current price movements, and the key risks investors should consider.

The increasing arrests of foreign nationals linked to cybercrime operations in Sri Lanka should no longer be treated as isolated criminal incidents. It has become a dangerous and deeply organised pattern. Almost weekly, reports emerge of Chinese, Kor

Retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission on Women (NCW) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Women in Rotary – Vital Voices proudly created history with the official launch of the Purple Card Initiative, introducing what is believed to be Rotary’s first holistic wellbeing card dedicated to the empowerment and overall wellbeing of women i

An island-wide protest movement was organised on Thursday (28) and Friday (29) seeking justice for victims of child abuse.

As the soft glow of Vesak lanterns illuminated the evening skies and the timeless message of compassion, peace and selflessness filled hearts across the island, the WeweYaya Community Club in Panadura transformed an ordinary neighbourhood celebration

An energetic cheer echoed from the interiors of the MJF Centre in Moratuwa as this writer walked towards the ‘Bloom Together’ National Camp for Differently-abled Girl Guides of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA).

Buddhism, as a profound philosophy and worldview expounded by Gautama Buddha—who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4th centuries BCE—has garnered an estimated 500 million followers worldwide at present. The impact of Buddha’s

As Sri Lanka marks the sacred Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on May 30, 2026, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Buddha, the Sri Lanka Police are mobilizing extensive cultural and security networks across the island. Beyond esta

The upcoming Vesak season is a time that people feel deeply spiritual in Sri Lanka. Especially, the majority of Buddhists in our country use this auspicious season for many religious activities. Therefore, every province and city in Sri Lanka natural