Arugam Bay in Pottuvil, located in the Ampara District, is a highly popular area for tourists. This beach is well-known for surfing, mainly because it has continuous high waves suitable for the sport, along with favourable environmental and geographi

This special day marks the legendary foundation of Japan and the enthronement of its first Emperor, Jimmu, in 660 BC. This is also a day for Japan to reflect upon the rich history and enduring spirit of our nation, cherishing the values and tradition

One of Sri Lanka’s leading bass guitarists, Sudath Priyashantha Fernando, seeks well-wishers support to undergo an urgent kidney transplant as he is suffering from an end-stage renal failure.

Waste piled up along river banks, canals and lakes is a common sight in Colombo. Despite numerous initiatives taken to mitigate the waste generation crisis in urban cities, lack of infrastructure and ad hoc approaches to waste segregation pose signif

At just past two in the morning, Colombo sounds different. Traffic thins. Horns fall silent. Water gathers where it always has -- shallow drains, reed-lined edges, low ground between buildings where concrete never quite won the argument.

Globally renowned Consultant Ayurveda Physician, Dr. Palitha Serasinghe has been elected President of the British Ayurvedic Medical Council (BAMC).

Performed alongside the largest orchestra ever assembled on the Nelum Pokuna open-air grounds, the musical masterpiece ‘Hunger’ will be staged bringing the pure enjoyment of symphonic language of music.

Aloka, the Indian street dog, following Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile (3,700 km) “Walk for Peace” across the United States became a symbol of the walk. His journey has gained international attention, with over 800,000 followers on social media.

Animal wellness organizations and animal well-wishers have collaborated and written to the officials of the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) to consider the humane management of dogs within the premises of the club. These organizations have made a requ

First published in 1970, Professor G. L. Peiris’ The Law of Evidence in Sri Lanka has, for more than five decades, occupied a distinctive place in the country’s legal literature. Few works of legal scholarship in Sri Lanka have enjoyed such conti

A fruitful and forward-looking discussion was held recently at the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the journey to transform Sri Lanka’s printing industry through internationa

News of Kushan Manjusri’s death is so sad. I remember meeting him on the lengthy climb to the cave temple of Dambulla in the early 1990s. He was a diminutive, broadly smiling figure in a sarong and a bare torso, with a pet mongoose on his shoulder.

A newly launched study on minority women’s political representation in Sri Lanka highlights a persistent democratic gap, where women are counted to meet quotas, but excluded from meaningful participation and leadership.

Un-coordinated actions of government institutions have endangered Muthurajawela wetlands to a great extent, and this was revealed at the media briefing held last Thursday at the Archbishop’s House, Colombo.

Commemorating the 28th death anniversary of great poet, versatile musician, writer and journalist Rev. Marcelline Jayakody OMI, an evening of musical tribute titled “Suwanda Jale Pipi Kumudiniye -- Marcelline Jayakody Prageethawaliya” will be hel

A group of Sri Lankan Tamils now domiciled in the United Kingdom conducted a protest in London on February 4. Starting outside Sri Lanka’s High Commission in London, the protesters marched through central London and ended outside Downing Street.

Advance workshop on AI technology for young journalists was held at the Sri Lanka Press Council auditorium recently with the participation of 50 foreign and local journalists.

“Sahana Sewa Sathkaraya is a service initiated for patients admitted to the Kandy National Hospital with incurable conditions, such as cancer and kidney deficiencies. We admit patients to the Palliative Care Unit. This is a service provided free of

Human rights activist and the wife of disappeared journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, Sandya, yesterday (February 5) urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure her safety following the death threat she received from a person who claimed himself

As Sri Lanka commemorates 78 years of Independence, the island nation reflects on a journey marked by resilience, progress, and persistent challenges. From the optimism of 1948 to the trials of civil war and economic crises, the story of modern Sri L

At the outset, the writer wishes to quote below excerpts from a recent news item in the Press on the above subject. “Sri Lanka’s railway system faces mounting safety and operational challenges, with more than 400 railway level crossings remaining

The Muslim community played a role in Sri Lanka gaining independence from British rule in 1948, thus ending almost four and half centuries of European colonial rule in the island.

S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia celebrated its 175th anniversary on Tuesday February 03 in style in the school premises. It was founded in 1851 by the First Bishop of Colombo, the Rt. Rev’d James Chapman, and reached this milestone this year 20

According to Equite, latest studies suggest that the LGBTIQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, Queer and other diverse sexual and gender identities) represents 6% - 8% of the total population of Sri Lanka. This was revealed to the media

When Belgium-born artist Fabienne Francotte first came to Sri Lanka on a holiday in 2013, she had never imagined settling down in this destination. But three years later, she decides to call Sri Lanka home. From calligraphy to painting on canvas to e

As Sri Lanka celebrates its 78th Independence Day today, a number of patriotic songs like “Lanka Lanka Pembara Lanka”, “Dakuna Negenahira”, “Walakulin Besa”, “Upan Bima Ape”, “Lanka Ma Bimai Ape”, “Asiriwe Lanka” and “Idiriy

According to the definition given in the oxford dictionary “an independent state or country” is one that is free and not controlled by another state or country.

The Installation Ceremony of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Colombo took place recently at 80 Club of Colombo. The event marked an important milestone for the chapter and was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Deshamanya Ajitha de Zoysa, sever

The surge in unregulated and predatory microfinance practices has made many individuals at the grassroots level vulnerable to mounting debts. After the year 2000, large financial institutions with access to international financial markets entered the

Step into any newsroom in Colombo today and the atmosphere is electric, yet anxious. We’ve moved past the era of the clattering typewriter, ink pens, but we are now standing on a far more complex threshold. As we integrate Affective Computing bette