Under the guidance of the Director of the Hospital Services Board, Most Venerable Rajavelle Subhūthi Thero, a donation programme of medical equipment worth approximately 6 million rupees was held at the Handapanagala Regional Hospital in the Monarag

In 1885, as Amelia Jansz awaited her second child, she nurtured a vision she could no longer contain. One evening, she whispered to her husband, Cyril Arnold Jansz, the distinguished Eurasian Burgher educator who had led St. John’s College since 18

Taxes are very important in building a robust economy and play a vital role in implementing good fiscal policies. Government policies on taxation that are governed by any country play a key role in determining a country’s vulnerability in providing

The issue of sexual violence in the education sector has been gathering momentum and the incidents of sexual violence have been increasing in leaps and bounds. It has steadily moved up in the agenda of administrators, law enforcement authorities, ch

In 1985, ICMA London (which is now CIMA) had a competition for all the branches. At that time, the prominent branches were the ones in Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Dhaka, Mumbai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and Colombo.

It is unlikely that today you can meet a person who, at least once in his life, has not asked the question of what “esoteric science”, means, because this word is often heard on international TV screens.

The Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) held its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at the Regimental Officers’ Mess of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Polhengoda, Colombo 5.

The late Dr. Milina Sumathipala was an outstanding woman who played a unique role in the religious, social and cultural fields of our country.

Sri Lankan universities are moving to embed sustainability at the heart of their operations, governance, and academic strategy, aligning with international benchmarks to improve global rankings. A workshop led by the Open University of Sri Lanka and

A key element of the political discourse on social media during the lead-up to the 2015 presidential election was the emergence of a classification of two groups who participated in this discourse: ‘Toiya’ and ‘Baiya’.

Tobacco kills. It often maims before it kills, as it is capable of harming all organs in the body. It robs the potential of its countless victims and their families.

Bandaranaike International Airport is the main airport among the five international airports in Sri Lanka. It has three passenger terminals and terminal 1 was opened in 1967. Terminal 2 was planned for construction in 2020. Terminal 3 opened in Novem

The Families of the Disappeared have expressed concerns regarding the deafening silence maintained by the government with regards to the Office on Missing Persons despite their remarks to strengthen the national mechanism to serve justice for victims

‘The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town’ marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 50th anniversary.This they did with a grand and heartfelt event that embodied the spirit of service, fellowship, and the enduring Magic of Rotary.Held at the G

‘Aqua Waves’, Chiranthika Thanthreewaththa’s debut solo exhibition, was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, from the 17th to the 18th of May. An assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual & Performing Arts, Chi

When incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Jaffna in January this year, he said that land belonging to people should rightfully remain with them and that the issue of land disputes in the Northern province is being reviewed. However, i

Public opinion is all powerful in any country. There is no escape for any government from it in furtherance of its policy implementations and decision making.

‘70 Years After Bandung: Challenges and Struggles on the Road to Self-Determination and South – South Solidarity’ conference will be held at Olympus Hall, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2025.

The fungus causing the blight called Colletotrichum tropicale in rubber cultivation has been identified for the first time in the world by a team of researchers of the Sri Lanka Rubber Research Institute.

Water, which sustains life, can just as swiftly take it away. Sri Lanka’s natural landscapes and abundant water bodies are indeed a source of pride and economic prosperity through tourism and agriculture.

Sri Lanka’s cities face growing environmental and urban challenges. Smart Sustainable Clean Development offers a bold path forward, blending digital innovation with green infrastructure.

A tribute to Consul General Thushara Rodrigo, who won the hearts of all Sri Lankan communities in Toronto through his genuine efforts toward reconciliation

An extraordinary discovery was made by the Parasitology team of the Medical Research Institute (MRI) when they found a parasitic worm belonging to the Bertiella genus. Commonly known as ‘Monkey tapeworm’ the parasitic worm which rarely infects hu

The accident that occurred on May 11, when an SLTB bus plunged into a precipice in the Geradi Ella area of Ramboda, has so far claimed 22 lives. The Nuwara Eliya Senior Superintendent of Police confirmed to the media that 52 people injured in the acc

Malani Fonseka was a legend in her life time. Now, after her death, that legend can only grow bigger and bigger.

MTE Ebell is a versatile writer with novels, short stories and poems published to her credit, and winner of the state literary award for best novel in 2014 and the same award for best short stories in 2008.

What is National Security? It is a question many ask. It was asked before and was always being asked. Quite recently when it was asked ‘rhetorically’ the question was too artificial, too oblique. However, the question is important because we live

Edwin Lokubandara Hurulle was born on January 19, 1919. He served as the provincial governor of the Central Province, North Central Province,

Much is written about Galle. What one can find about it in the literature is mostly about the Dutch Fort in the Southern Town. However, few know about one building which has become a popular hotel in Galle.

For Sri Lanka, establishing a clear National Security Policy (NSP) is crucial to inform citizens and partners of its enduring approach, articulate a shared vision, and prioritize the effective utilization of resources.