Every Christmas we see and hear the message “Peace on earth and goodwill among men” in Christmas cards, newspapers, magazines, display material on radio and television. Even wars are halted by mutual consent of the parties concerned. Such tempora

A successful environmental clean-up programme was carried out at the Maha Oya–Kammalthota Estuary in Kochchikade, on December 20 (Saturday)from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., responding to the pollution caused by recent floods that deposited garbage and w

The Feast of Christmas celebrates a truth so immense that it redefines human destiny: God became one like us – ‘man’. The Mystery of the Word made flesh: This is not merely a Theological event but a profound social and psychological declaratio

Bank of Ceylon’s inaugural Basel III–compliant Tier II Listed Sustainability Bond issue, the largest sustainability bond issuance ever undertaken in Sri Lanka, was oversubscribed and closed on the opening day, 22 December. The issue was the maide

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US $4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster

Landslides are not a new phenomenon for people in Aranayaka, a town in Kegalle District. In 2016, following the Samasara Kanda landslide, at least a 100 people succumbed to injuries while over 150,000 people were impacted. But this time, as many as 6

On December 27 and 28, the Alfred Duraiappah Grounds in Jaffna will transform into a theater of discipline and athletic prowess. Under the resonant theme “Never be unprepared,” the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to host the ‘Cadet Sports Mee

Dinesh Perera is an artist who has done many years of research into art. He painted a lot when he had spare time and watched and learnt from other artists and their works.

The presence of Sri Lankan digital rights practitioners in global forums is not symbolic; it is strategic and essential. Sri Lanka stands at a critical intersection: rapid digital transformation clashing with political sensitivities, misinformation,

Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL) marked a momentous evening at the 2025 Golden Business Excellence Awards, securing multiple prestigious accolades that underscored its leadership, innovation, and enduring influence within Sri Lanka’s media landscape

The acceptance by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) of a complaint against the UNHRC’s external mechanism on Sri Lanka should be welcomed by anyone who values the rule of law in international affairs.

The proposed education reforms currently being pushed by the government must be stopped immediately.

Cyclone Ditwah is described as one of the worst tragedies that occurred in Sri Lanka in recent times. It is believed that the impact of this disaster may be felt for years to come, similarly to the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

According to research done by the Ministry of Health, most deaths that have been recorded in the past few years were due to heart attacks and strokes in Sri Lanka, and the reason for this is cholesterol. The number of patients recorded in 2015 had

Somasundaram Nadesan, Queens Counsel, who died on December 21, 1986, was an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, a Barrister-at-Law of Lincoln’s Inn, and an Advocate of the High Court of Madras (Chennai).

In Sri Lanka’s renewed efforts to achieve a robust economic growth, and sustain a continuous development, the government has understood the need to build a skilled workforce equipped with the up-to-date knowledge, the technical know-how and the rig

The British School in Colombo (BSC) recently took an inventive step to ensure safety and protection of children with its inaugural “Safeguarding and Pastoral Care Conference 2025”, an event that is planned to be in the school annual calendar.

In an era where the smartphone serves as wallet, diary, and identity, the split-second loss of a device triggers a crisis far beyond hardware costs. Experts warn that the “digital nightmare” of identity theft is often facilitated by user negligen

Chairing the Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation, Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga recently donated 250 million LKR to bolster national resilience.

Students from Sri Lanka’s Kalutara District won multiple national honours at the British Sri Lanka Performers Platform, affiliated with the British and International Federation of Festivals for Speech UK, an organisation under the patronage of Her

The completion of the much awaited multimillion dollar ADB-loaned Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which only needed finishing work has come again to a virtual stop with multiple issues including the Road Development Authority (RDA) announcing lac

Every December, as winter winds stir, the world remembers the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The Gospel of Matthew tells of the Magi—royal scholars from the East—who followed a mysterious star to find the infant King. That celestial sign, known tod

The Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre became a theater of global innovation this week as the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2025 shattered records with over 3,300 participants from 100 nations. Amidst a field of 27,000 global hopefuls, Sri Lank

The Second International Conference on Circular Economy and Sustainable Ecosystems (IC2ESE 2025) launched in Nawala this month, positioning Sri Lanka as a regional hub for regenerative industrial strategy. Uniting global academics and policymakers, t

If the 20th century ran on oil and steel, the 21st century is going to run on compute and minerals, and so we’re aligning our supply chains accordingly, Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs on AI Supply Chain Security, decla

A 50-acre forest patch located in Diyagama, a suburb coming under the Homagama Divisional Secretariat has become home to over 220 species of flora and fauna, including several endangered and vulnerable species.

Colombo’s daily struggle—marked by half a million vehicle entries and chronic parking shortages—is pushing Sri Lankan designers to radically rethink urban infrastructure. The traditional multi-storey garage, consuming valuable space with sprawl

Sri Lanka at present is a nation struggling under the weight of debt. Yet beneath this economic crisis lies a hidden fortune— one rooted not in gold or oil, but in its ancient medical traditions. According to Prof. Pathirage Kamal Perera, Dean of t

The St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee with a carol service which is scheduled for December 20 at the College Chapel. The choir session will begin at 6pm. The event is titled ‘Dominus Sp

It is with deep sorrow that I share the passing of one of my dearests and most trusted friends of many years, Lakshman Balasuriya. He left us on Sunday morning, and with him went a part of my own life. The emptiness he leaves behind is immense, and I