Globally, nearly 240 million children, aged 0 to 17 years—approximately 1 in 10—live with disabilities, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by the European Union (EU) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media,

The English Speaking Union (ESU) Sri Lanka Chapter conferred 17-year-old student, Sashane Dassanayake from Lyceum International School, Colombo as the Winner of the National Public Speaking Competition 2025, held on March 15.

The 36th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) will be held on Sunday, March 23rd at 9.00 am.

Over tourism in the form of backpackers and tourists who patronise establishments run by their own communities are becoming a threat to Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and culture. This had been evident with recent incidents being reported from down South.

Among the countless trials and tribulations faced by the citizens of Sri Lanka, obtaining a passport is certainly one of them. The process can be extremely challenging due to several reasons; long waiting times for appointments and processing can del

The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice (FCEJ) has condemned recent incidents of sexual violence in Anuradhapura and Tellipalai hospitals.

New Ink 5 Panel discussion on contemporary Sri Lankan poetry and fiction will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES) between 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. Participants are Lawanya Wijesekara, Vihanga Perera, Carmel Mi

According to the Soba Padanama Foundation, the government plans to distribute 102 hectares of forest land from the proposed Wandama Demaliya Reserve—an area where wild elephants roam in large numbers and where their routes are located—to farmers

The story of women who shed their honest sweat in the strenuous task of gem mining is the story of what a woman’s patience can endure and what their resolution can achieve.

Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of Advocata Institute, said that if Sri Lanka maintains a steady economic growth rate of 8% the country could reach a state that Singapore has achieved in about 64 years.

Sri Lankan culture has been greatly influenced by India, owing to the geographical proximity of the two countries.

Fasting during the blessed month of Ramadan is one of the most important duties of a Muslim. It is an act of devotion to their Creator and is obligatory for every Muslim who is both physically and mentally well.

The 84-year-old Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW), under the President, Colonel Dr. Udula Krishnaratne, ably supported by her team, celebrated International Women’s Day by giving true meaning to the UN theme ‘Accelerate Action’.

The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter will be held on Sunday 30th March 2025 from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administr

T.C.A. or Cecil de Soysa as he was known was my grandfather, and his Birth Anniversary on March 19 will always be special to me. I was his eldest grandchild and my Birthday is a day prior to my darling Seeya.

The importance of international partnerships and support from organisations such as the Commonwealth to support the restoration and conservation of marine ecosystems was discussed at a recent event organised by the British High Commission, Sri Lanka,

“Akhanda Sai Jyoti” and “Sai Satcharitra” recitations which began yesterday (March 13) will continue till May 1 at the Shirdi Sai Baba Ashram, Meditation and Community Centre in Avissawella.

Over the decades, Sri Lanka has witnessed substantial improvements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, contributing to a reduction in poverty rates.

Unauthorised establishments built along the scenic Hiriketiya beach have caught the attention of locals. The Daily Mirror learned that these establishments had been built around January.

Each year on March 3, the whole world organises different activities to remark World Wildlife Day, focusing on awareness raising about the importance of wild fauna and flora to our planet.

On the 26th of November 2024, a momentous occasion unfolded for the Sri Lankan Buddhist community, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s spiritual history.

Humans are inherently social creatures who require social interaction for their overall well-being. The human mind is a malleable entity susceptible to extraneous influences.

The North Western Sea Belt is celebrated for its biodiversity, scenic beauty, and fisheries potential, attracting tourists and sustaining livelihoods.

What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? It is the gradual, progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function over several months to years.

Renowned artist and batik maestro, Eric Suriyasena marked a significant milestone in his illustrious career with the relaunch of his unique art collection held on February 27, 2025, at the Art Gallery, No. 57, Laurie’s Road, Colombo 04.

The Sri Gaura Purnima festival will be celebrated at the Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple on March 13, 2025, which is the full moon day.

Colombo Port City’s latest attraction is a naturally occurring coral colony that’s growing rapidly around its breakwater.

With the fall of the Kandyan Kingdom, the Kandyan Convention, ceremonially signed on March 10, 1815, completed the annexation of the island to the British Empire. This brought an end to the rule of Lankan Royalty.

The human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka continues unabated. Although efforts by successive governments since the 1970s have reduced the rate of attrition, and there are about 7,000 elephants still in existence, the issue remains a pressing concern.