Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Ashish Khanna, who was in Sri Lanka recently, spoke to the Daily Mirror on the future of solar energy utilisation in the country and the plans put in place for it. Excerpts of the interview:

Twelve months, still feels like yesterday. A void in our hearts and minds that could never be filled. The world changed the day I lost you and suddenly, every lesson you gave by example, made sense.

Dada was one of the kindest, most genuine human beings I have ever known. He had a quiet strength about him, and a heart that was incredibly forgiving. No matter the situation, he always chose understanding over judgment, and love over anger. He had

Much has been written about the two Japanese air raids on Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) on Easter Sunday April 05, 1942. But these accounts are usually sourced from the Allied side, mainly focusing on the vital role played by Squadron Leader Leonard Bircha

Health authorities in Anuradhapura District have expressed concern about the rapid increase of HIV cases in the district. Senior Medical Officer of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Centre in Anuradhapura teaching hospital Dr. Hema Weerako

Twenty-five years after the landmark India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) was signed, a startling divergence has emerged: while bilateral trade has surged to nearly US$ 6 billion, the agreement’s utilisation has plummeted. In 2021, only 18%

Sri Lanka is identified as one of the hottest countries in the world due to its location close to the equator. As a small tropical island, temperatures in Sri Lanka generally rise to around 30°C during the months from March to May and from August to

The implementation of the Small Claims Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 33 of 2022, marks a transformative shift in Sri Lanka’s legal landscape, directly enhancing the nation’s “Ease of Doing Business” ranking. By providing a streamlined forum fo

In an endeavour to break the illegal siege of Gaza and deliver much-needed aid to the people of Palestine, Sameera Mehboobdeen is set to represent Sri Lanka in the Global Sumud Flotilla Spring Mission for Gaza 2026. The Free Palestine Movement of Sri

Sri Lanka is edging toward a preventable agricultural downturn, and the warning signs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The projection of a three-year slide in farming is not alarmist—it reflects a clear pattern that emerges when globa

As the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets, the long-dormant Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm project has shifted from a conceptual strategic goal to an urgent national security priority.

The Nawala Canal, once considered a crucial biodiversity hub has now become a major environmental and public health hazard. For nearly three years, residents living along the canal have reported that the water has turned green and heavily silted, inc

While governments must remain alert to safeguard national interests during global instability, reducing the Middle East’s current agony to a “strategic opportunity” reflects a profound failure of judgment. True resilience for a nation like Sri

Since 2019, April 21 is not just another day for Sri Lankans who became victims of the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. Seven years have elapsed since this tragedy took place, but the victims and survivors still await justice. Despite many commissions a

Seven years ago today, the bells of St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade, St. Sebastian’s Church, Katuwapitiya and Zion Church, Batticaloa were silenced by a roar that changed the trajectory of Sri Lankan history forever. On April 21, 2019 the tranq

Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka from April 19 to April 20, 2026.

The opening of the Embassy of Italy in Colombo marks a pivotal chapter in the annals of Sri Lankan-Italian relations—a testament to the resilience, vision, and mutual commitment that has defined two nations separated by geography yet united by shar

The military conflict that erupted on February 28, 2026, between the United States-Israel alliance and Iran has fundamentally challenged the traditional dogmas of modern warfare.

My beloved brother Anthony Michael Russell Casie Chitty, aged 79, was the eldest in the family of four siblings, comprising three boys and one girl. Born to devout Catholic parents Dominic and Muriel Casie Chitty, Russell was raised with the love and

My beloved brother Anthony Michael Russell Casie Chitty, aged 79, was the eldest in the family of four siblings, comprised of three boys and one girl. Born to devout Catholic parents Dominic and Muriel Casie Chitty, who raised

It is true that Sri Lanka has made significant gains in terms of macroeconomic stabilisation under the reforms initiated in terms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility.

Hob Nails to Spikes, the newly released memoir by Ranjith Fernando, arrives as a deeply evocative and historically significant contribution to the literary and sporting landscape of Sri Lanka. Fernando, a name synonymous with cricket in the island na

I would like to present the reader with the auspicious times for welcoming the “Parabava New Year”, for worshipping and following rituals, customs and traditions.

Universal Peace Federation International, the organization announced that its co-founder, Dr Hak Ja Han, has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by Dr Ján Figeľ, the former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or

Rear Admiral T M J Mendis (Manil) passed away last Friday (27th March) early morning. He was 69 years old. His 70th Birthday was due on 20th April 2026!

Lalin Sourjah belonged to a lineage where excellence was neither incidental nor occasional, but inherited, nurtured, and ultimately exemplified.

Dr. R Abeywickrama, distinguished ENT consultant, received an Award of Recognition at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Mihira Wickramarachchi Opticians from Prof. G.L. Peiris. The event took place at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The others

It is with profound sadness and grief that I received the news of the passing away of James Selvam Mather our Mentor, Guru, an erudite Chartered Accountant, Staff Partner and Senior Partner at Turquand Youngs (TY currently EY) who made professional c

The month of Bak, falling in April, is one of the most spiritually luminous periods in Sri Lanka’s calendar, a time when religion, tradition, and seasonal renewal converge into something rare and precious: an invitation to pause, to reflect, and to

It is that time of the year when people don’t think twice about shopping, spending for themselves and their loved ones in order to usher in the New Year on a memorable note. But this time around, people actually seem to be thinking twice before spe