A messy book rack and a copy of The Wizard of Oz spark a profound reflection on modern management. Senior Lecturer Jeevani Senevirathne explores how workplaces function like complex ecosystems, part fairy tale, part farm, where progress depends on re

An all-night Pirith chanting ceremony will be held at Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 08 on January 23 to mark the 73rd anniversary of this academic institution.

The world steps into 2026 with uncertainty. It is witnessing prolonged crises involving Gaza, Ukraine and the Middle East. A possible U.S. strike on Iran looms.

Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne reflects on the profound impact of the late Deshamannya Kala Soori Latha Walpola, whose voice became a pillar of strength for the military. During the historic 1991 amphibious landing at Vettelikani to save the besie

Renowned artist S. H. Sarath warmly invites art lovers to immerse themselves in vibrant local colour and emotion at his upcoming art exhibition, titled ‘17 Paintings,’ which will showcase his most recent creations. The exhibition will be open to

A solo exhibition by artist Kaushani Pamuditha will be held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8 2026. Kaushani is a well known professional artist and architect. According to her, the exhibition features a series of artworks explori

A collective of university lecturers and professionals has issued a statement in support of the proposed education reforms and condemed the ongoing attacks on Prime Minister and Education Minister HariniAmarasuriya. The full statement is as follows.

Former Minister and Governor E.L.B Hurulle’s 107th birth anniversary was commemorated on January 19 at Meththarama Temple, Bambalapitiya.

In contemporary Sri Lankan political discourse, a specific and recurring pattern has emerged. Whenever a citizen advocates for individual rights, a transparent market, or rational governance, they are met with a familiar accusation: they are labeled

The Galle Face Green isn’t always green, but it is sometimes the only open premises that provides some kind of recreation for people. On a given day, everybody from youth to elderly to couples to families would visit the Galle Face Green to enjoy t

In the fast-changing world of the 21st century, few stories are as remarkable as the rise of China. Nations grow and decline, ideas change and societies transform. Yet understanding the inner character of a nation – its “psyche” – is never si

Viet Nam’s ruling Communist Party has gathered for its five-yearly National Congress, a pivotal event that will define the leadership and economic trajectory of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy. For observers in Colombo and beyond, Hanoi

Devastation caused by heavy rains in the early hours of November 22 2025 resulting in a Kadugannawa hill top collapsing onto a roadside tea shop and several vehicles, killing 6 and injuring 4 persons, brought to my mind the lyrics of the famous son

Every election season brings a familiar ritual: candidates make sweeping pledges about tax cuts, job creation, crime reduction, and economic prosperity.

Following the recent severe cyclonic weather conditions that affected many parts of Sri Lanka, the Kandy district experienced significant damage. With the intention of observing the post disaster situation, we travelled to Kandy again a few days lat

On 18 January 2026 an almsgiving ceremony was held to mark the first death anniversary of the late Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe. It was organised by the late Payoe’s family in solemn remembrance of his life and service.

The Kumbabhishekam (consecration) of Kotahena Sri Radhakrishna Temple will be celebrated on February 1.

Sri Lanka’s path to modernization reveals a startling dichotomy. While power sector reforms surged ahead through the unbundling of the CEB, education reforms remain trapped in a cycle of delays and bureaucratic friction.

Elmore was born in 1933 to a family with Christian values at Moratuwa. His father who was a teacher at Richmond College was a ‘legend’. His siblings were Theckla, Christie, Boyd, Darrel and Sextus.

Sri Rawana Buddhist Foundation recently held an event to present honorary title certificates to women and other selected personalities who have contributed their services to the nation, at the Public Library Auditorium in Colombo 7.

The newly inducted President of College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka (CSSL) Prof. Ajith Malalasekara is of the view that as surgeons they must be accountable for the investment made on them for their training.

As the leading cause of preventable death globally, tobacco continues to impose a devastating toll on public health, national economies and the environment.

A Sri Lankan-born scientist has made waves in the global medical community with groundbreaking research that could revolutionise cancer treatment. Dr. Arutha Kulasinghe, Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, has unveiled a pioneering m

On Christmas day, I headed to Negombo for a much needed break. A friend who lives by the lagoon invited me for dinner and a quiet night of discussion and reminiscences. I wanted to travel by train. But his home is closer to the Negombo bus station th

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome issued an appeal calling for international assistance of US$ 16.5 million to support the early recovery of livelihoods and food security for farming, livestock-kee

As we celebrate Thai Pongal today (January 15) let us take some time to reflect on the religious and cultural aspects of this important festival. This festival has a religious, social, cultural and mythological importance in Hindu mythology. Thai Pon

The Lucky–Theddy–Koch Community Centre, a modest two-storey structure, stands as the most prominent landmark greeting those who visit or pass through the village of Kandupita Higgoda. What’s amazing is that this community centre has served the

The tsunami warning towers in the south have been out of order for several years and those on the verge of collapse dismantled. A senior official of the Disaster Management Centre said that the 24 tsunami warning towers in the south that had been def

Puppetry, popularly known as “Rukada” in Sri Lanka, has been a branch of theatre that dates back to the reign of ancient kings. Rukada has survived as a folk art to the present times thanks to the incessant toil of a school of artistes from Amba

Galle continues to stand out as one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and globally recognized tourist destinations, offering a rare combination of history, culture, nature and living heritage. Often described as the only place where one can sit on a singl