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

As Sri Lanka marks 78 years of independence, a deeper question emerges: are we truly free in how we think and teach? For decades, our education and management systems have leaned heavily on global models like Toyota and IKEA, often ignoring the indig

Ms. Perin Captain devoted more than 65 years of selfless voluntary service to the cause of cancer care and patient welfare. She stands as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society. She was just 21 years of age

“Sara”, short and sweet for “Saranelis”, moves with an energy that belies his age; a spry little man who has witnessed ninety years of social as well as political evolution in his beloved “Thun Korale” now.

Senior politician and academic Prof. G. L Peiris released his newest book titled ‘The Sri Lanka Peace Process- an inside View’ at the 80 Club on January 27. The event was attended by Norwegian diplomat and former politician Erik Solheim and sever

The social media hype over the latest leaked video incident relating to a student and teachers of a prominent school in Colombo has been described as ‘harmful’ and ‘unhealthy.’

The following is a ‘response letter’ penned by former Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, Janaprith Fernando, to an article that appeared in the Daily Mirror on January 28 under the headline “Appointment of new chief Scout Commissi

When you know numerological vibration of a given day or year, you can manage your calendar, studies, work, career, business and life and tweak your approach to get the most of what that day or year has to offer to you and your loved ones.

Gangaramaya Navam Perahera is a vibrant, colourful two day Buddhist procession in Colombo. It features majestic elephants, traditional dancers and drummers, attracting a large crowd near the Gangaramaya temple every year.

As a Buddhist, I write this piece motivated by a sincere desire to protect the Dhamma. It is essential to clarify that my intention is not to denounce the entire monastic community.

Rita Wasanthi (54) from Jim Brown Nagar, a small hamlet in Mannar Island located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka recalls how the shoreline along this coastal town has changed over the years. A greater part of the land on which she spent her chi

Hansi Kanchana, a resident of Opatha, Kotugoda, was diagnosed with having Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2022. She was a devoted mother of two daughters(aged 8 and 11) and a loving wife to her husbandwhen she heard the shattering news about her heal

Scouting is a worldwide youth movement that was founded with the aim of promoting the mental, physical, spiritual and creative development of young people.

The Dear Father Programme, led by the Women’s International Foundation (WIF) and the Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown, has extended support to micro and small entrepreneurs (MSMEs) who lost their livelihoods due to recent floods.

Coexist is to live or be together at the same time or in the same place. It is cohesion or the ability to stay or fit together well. Thus, peaceful coexistence is to live or be together in peace not wanting or involving in war, violence, conflict or

Among the 423 presentations awarded for the service extended to the Dalada Maligawa during the last 15 years, only one woman received the recognition. She was ‘Alathi Amma’.

A major invasive plant, Giant Mimosa (Mimosa pigra) has been spreading dreadfully in the Kandy and the Matale Districts much to the anxiety of the environmentalists, farmers and the planters.

In the wake of Sri Lanka’s recent natural disasters, senior executives from diverse sectors gathered for a landmark workshop, “Building Stronger – KPI Mastery for a Sustainable 2026,” hosted by CIPM Sri Lanka.

Following the Ditwah Cyclone disaster, the National Peace Council has called for the setting up of a land commission to facilitate the vesting of land ownership rights with Malaiyaha Tamil plantation workers in their resettlement process so that pos

Mankind cannot survive on its own. Coexistence matters, especially with nature. In a world that continues to cut down trees, kill animals and pollute surroundings, innovative initiatives are needed to educate people on the importance of environmental

Former Sri Lanka politician and one time Speaker of the Parliament, Karu Jayasuriya, in his present capacity as the Acting Chairman of The Alliance of Ex-Parliamentarians of Sri Lanka, in a letter to President Anura Kumara Disanayake has conveyed his

The 25th of January, 1998 isn’t a day for an anniversary nor remembrance. It is a day for the government to repent for not heeding the advice of religious custodians, Mahanayake of Asgiriya Ven. Palipanne Chandananda, Mahanayake of Malwatta Ven. Ra