AngryPages Inc. a live, California-based media platform founded by Sri Lankan entrepreneur Lehan Edirisinghe aims to monetise original content sent in by Sri Lankan writers. Unlike fleeting social feeds, AngryPages is a permanent library for long-for

Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed on social media that a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has begun. He expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, whom he cited

The upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, a period of joy and celebration, is also marked by a surge in road accidents, turning it into one of the most dangerous times of the year.

The students of Gateway College, Negombo, brought new life to a literary classic with their contemporary musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, based on the beloved novel by Jane Austen.

Perched 3,765 feet above the central highlands, the Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks its 30th anniversary as a defiant symbol of Sri Lankan pluralism.

Despite the widespread fear and misunderstanding many people have toward reptiles, Dr. Anslem De Silva has spent decades researching and protecting them.

HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) this year released over 100,000 New Year greeting cards to provide free cataract surgeries to underprivileged elderly citizens in the country.

In a world often loud with self-celebration, a quiet act of grace recently unfolded in Colombo. Choosing to forgo a traditional party, two sisters marked their birthdays by hosting an unforgettable outing for 36 children undergoing cancer care and th

Sri Lanka was once again reminded of the devastating power of extreme climate events. Torrential rains and floods last year disrupted lives, destroyed livelihoods, and tested the limits of emergency response systems. These shocks are not anomalies; t

The military conflict that erupted on February 28, between the United States-Israel alliance and Iran has fundamentally challenged the traditional dogmas of modern warfare. On one side stands a superpower with a defence budget nearing one trillion US

On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simple yet powerful truth: health is not static, and neither are the challenges we face. This year’s theme, ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science’ calls on us not just to trust science

Residents living near the Heen Ela sanctuary in Nawala have raised concerns regarding development activities happening in its surroundings.

A new generation of digital pioneers is rising from the classrooms of Sri Lanka as the nation’s robotics scene hits warp speed. The 2026 National World Robot Olympiad has witnessed an unprecedented surge in interest, with participation figures more

As the world commemorates Easter Sunday, Manushya Puththraya (Marcan Jesus: Passion Play) offers a profound reflection on one of the most striking yet often overlooked aspects of Jesus’ journey—his repeated predictions of his own death and the di

On 18th January, 2026 I bade Goodbye to one of my dearest friends -- Manel Eriyagama. Our friendship of over sixty years, begun as youthful undergraduates, ripened and progressed steadily through different stages and ages -- and finally moved gracefu

There are more colors on the palette of memories. There is laughter and joy in the sweetness of remembrances. Our friendship with Mahes was entwined with our sister-in-law Rukmani, the younger sister of Mahes.

On this Good Friday, as millions observe the anniversary of a Roman execution two millennia ago, a haunting question hangs over the church pews and the city streets alike: If God is good, why do the innocent suffer? It is the oldest wound in the hum

Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights (DTUAMCR) has warned of the dangers of rising mercury level in fish in the sea and the lagoons due to the environmental effects of the combustion of substandard coal and the possible health

A fresh Lament...where my tears flow unashamedly [Written on Oct.10th 2023] If I cannot weep for my “neighbour” who is the ‘other’ I must look deep into my heart I know Where “consciously or unconsciously” I choose to prefer One, above t

Three months after Ditwah, K. Malarvizhi from Agarathenna, Badulla lives in a tea shed converted into a temporary shelter, shared with dozens others who were displaced following the devastating cyclone. Initially, around 48 families were cramped into

The impending visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is being hailed as a historical homecoming, drawing parallels to the protection offered by Admiral Zheng He centuries before Western boots touched Lankan soil. As the island grapples with a vola

Eighty-five years ago, the skies over the Indian Ocean bore witness to a feat of aviation so daring it felt more like science fiction than wartime logistics. Between 1943 and 1945, the “Double Sunrise” flights—the longest non-stop commercial jo

International dynamics keep changing in the present climax. The countries’ roles fast evolve. Sri Lanka is making fresh approaches in its engagements, particularly for energy security. Against the backdrop, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Ru

The shifting tides of the Indian Ocean have placed Sri Lanka at the heart of a high-stakes geopolitical gambit. As Iran’s intermediate-range ballistic missiles successfully challenge the perceived invulnerability of the UK-US base at Diego Garcia,

Violence and harassment faced by workers is a widespread and persistent challenge that needs to be addressed. The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to address violence and harassment i

Buddhism is renowned for its profound insights into ageing and decay, known as jara in Pali. Through its teachings and practices, Buddhism cultivates the wisdom and mental clarity necessary to accept and prepare for the inevitability of ageing.

For decades, Governments around the world have tried to reduce smoking by fighting it on every possible front - higher taxes, advertising bans, packaging restrictions, public-place prohibitions and increasingly strict regulation of nicotine products

If there was one thing that was sure to happen as an external factor that would affect the economy of Sri Lanka, it was the turmoil in the Middle East. This has been a constant since 1948 when Israel was established. All governments and organizations

Asoka Sriwickrama Abeywardene qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1968, at a time when the profession was highly selective and recognised for its rigorous standards. Admission to the profession during that era was reserved for individuals who comb

Iran gained much worldwide sympathy since the US and Israel began their ferocious and indiscriminate bombing raids on Iran, even killing schoolchildren. But Iran’s brutal war against its own people continues unabated. While the Iranian Government