The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in the Kegalle district, which is a main tourist attraction at the entrance to the hill country, and managed by the Department of Zoological Gardens celebrated its Golden Jubilee recently.

At least nine elephants succumbed to injuries as a result of elephant-train collisions by March 2025. The frequency of elephants colliding with trains traveling towards Mannar, Batticaloa and Trincomalee have raised concerns among the wildlife frater

The 23rd annual memorial oration and awards ceremony of the K. Sivagananathan Memorial Trust (KSMT) jointly organised by the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APB) and the KSMT will be held today (March 10) from 5.45pm onwards at the

To commemorate International Women’s Day and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Women Sri Lanka launched a public installation titled ‘SamaTheevu – An Island where Equality Thrives’ on March 6. The eve

While technology has opened new windows of opportunity for women in public discourse, especially activists, journalists, leaders of civil society organisations, and rights defenders, they often face targeted harassment that can undermine their safety

In an era driven by innovation and technological breakthroughs, scientific competence is the bedrock of progress. For students preparing to enter university in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

The Wesley College Old Boys’ Union (OBU) has flourished under the leadership of Capt. Navin De Silva, whose tenure as President from 2023 to 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary. As he prepares to conclude his presidency on March 8, 2025, i

Sri Lanka China Society (SLCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yunnan Province People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries on March 1, 2025, in Colombo, stated Jinith De Silva, President of the Sri Lanka China Society

Three-year-old Nethmi Sehansa* from Dematagoda, a suburb of Colombo, succumbed to dengue in May 2023. Her parents and elder siblings remain devastated by her untimely demise.

Environmental organisations and animal lovers have expressed concern about the haphazard watching of wild elephants from safari jeeps and other motor vehicles transporting tourists.

A group of volunteers working for ‘Zero Plastic Movement’ got together and made an elephant out of plastic waste, with the product coming in for much praise at the recent ‘Annual Summit of the World’s Largest Travel Company’ held at the BMI

Allegations have surfaced that a copper and brass extracting company is discharging heavy metals into the Kelani River, the main water source for Labugama and Kalatuwa. This company, located in the Pethiyagoda area of Kelaniya, has begun producing co

Nanda Pethiyagoda’s latest publication, Love & Women: Personal Narratives,offers a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, gender roles, and communication in Sri Lanka. Through her compiled and edited collection of real-life narratives from nine

‘AIESEC (Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales)’, in University of Moratuwa successfully concluded its 11th consecutive ‘LEAD CS (Leadership Development Seminar and Event Series)’ conference recent

As World Kidney Day approaches, Sri Lanka takes center stage in the global effort to address kidney health and organ transplantation.

Writer, teacher and inventor Nadeeka Maduwanthi, better known as ‘Nadee Teacher’, recently released eight publications for children.

The presence of community dogs and cats in Sri Lanka is a complex issue that necessitates a compassionate and well-balanced approach.

Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries is just one summit away from completing the world’s most coveted mountaineering achievement—the Seven Summits challenge.

The NPP Government has the overwhelming support of the citizenry. This support in large measure was due to the deep economic depression that has drowned the country over the last many years. In this context,

It is indeed a wonder that so many years after his death, on the September 29, 1890, Charles Henry de Soysa is still revered and remembered, not only by us- his descendants- but by so many in the institutions he gifted with unprecedented generosity,

A heroic tale of Catholic Missionary love and labour unfolds itself in the past 160 years of St. Benedict’s College.

The Central Link Toastmasters Club reached a momentous stepping stone in its remarkable journey, celebrating its 100th meeting in grand style.

At a special assembly held on February 24, 2025, in the College Hall, an atmosphere of gratitude and admiration filled the room as the WCC OBU came together to honour one of its most distinguished alumni,

The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan, is one of the most important and sacred days in Islam, celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world.

The fascinating intersection of 19th-century Tamil Catholic art and architecture in Northern Sri Lanka is now on display at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the “Cultural Mosaic” exhibition.

Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced that it would be making sweeping budgetary cuts to the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) programme. This is not the first time President Trump has sought to prune governme

It has been exactly 160 days since the National People’s Power (NPP) rose to govern the nation and it seems that the public mood is already divided, even among their supporters. The rise of the NPP brought a sense of renewed hope to many voters see

The study of the effect of music on the mind and brain has evolved over thousands of years, from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience. Ancient and early theories include: The Egyptians used music in healing rituals. Ancient Greeks (e.g., Py

This article is an addendum to the excellent piece written about Professor C. C. De Silva by my friend and colleague, Professor Thushara Kudagammana of the University of Peradeniya, published in the Daily Mirror on 25th February 2025.