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

Sri Lanka’s financial sector is steadily moving toward instruments that meet both economic and developmental goals, especially as the country deepens its focus on environmental stewardship and inclusive growth. The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is opening t

Poems From Galle, the new collection of poems by Chandana Ruwan Jayanetti, will be launched at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, the 20th December, at Dakshinapaya, the Auditorium of the Chief Ministry, Southern Provincial Council, Labuduwa, Galle.

As global attention focusses on high-stakes peace negotiations, a definitive Sri Lankan perspective on the promise and perils of negotiated conflict resolution comes to print At a moment when the world is closely watching peace efforts linked to conf

“The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable.” — Mahatma Gandhi

With an expanded combination of elegant young female vocalists, the youthful singers of Acoustics Chorale proved their worth at the recently concluded historic diplomatic ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel Colombo. This was to mark the 50th anniversary

Colombo Public Library that has assumed leadership in the field of public library services in Sri Lanka and has given an impetus to the development in cultural and educational spheres celebrates her centenary this year (2025). History of the Colombo

Indigenous technology for tapping Kithul in Sri Lanka has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Announced at the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safe

It is said that success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds. When Janaka Dhanuddhara, a teacher and a graduate with

As the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day, the focus turns to young people as central actors in resisting bribery and restoring trust in public life.

Oxford University Press named “Rage Bait” its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting content designed to provoke anger for engagement. In Sri Lanka, rage bait extends beyond social media, influencing broadcast, print, and political discourse.

I will extol the Lord at all times, His praise shall always be in my lips (Ps. 34:1)

The Social & Cultural Committee of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter chaired by Mrs. Kumudini Kulatunga, together with the members, offered lunch, medicine, milk powder, sanitary items, pillows, bedsheets etc.

Sri Lanka is currently reeling from its worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami after cyclone Ditwah unleashed days of relentless floods and landslides across the island. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll has risen to 639

Dr. Quintus Silva-(MRCP (Lon), FRCGP (Lon), DCH (Lon)-was a distinguished Physician and Paediatrician whose influence transformed the medical landscape of Galle. His dedication, humility, and unwavering commitment to his patients made him a remarkabl

Early global reactions to the recent cyclone suggest that the event did not create the reputational shock many feared. While deeply distressing for affected communities, the world has largely viewed it as one of a series of increasingly common climat

As Cyclone Ditwah batters Sri Lanka, international aid has surged from India, the United States, Pakistan, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other nations. The crisis underscores the island’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific, where disaster r

Meezan Hadjiar, born Sathkorale Muhamdiramlagedara Segu Abdul Cader Hajiar Mohamed Mohideen, rose from a small village in Akurana to become Matale’s foremost entrepreneur. Beginning as a young apprentice in 1925, he transformed a failing shop into

In response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the Swiss Government has extended comprehensive humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka for a total of Swiss Francs (CHF) 450’000 as part of the emergency response effort.

The messy aftermath of the floods that occurred in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah is evident for anyone who visits Megoda-Kolonnawa. In fact it is one of the worst flood-prone areas in Colombo as it is a low-lying settlement along the Kelani River basin.

The family memorial for the late war hero Gen. Janaka Perera and his wife Wajira, sits silently at a cemetery in Panadura.

Two years after Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, World Bank figures indicate declining inflation, a stable rupee, and GDP growth approaching 5%. Yet for many citizens, the cost of living, poverty, and limited job opportunities continue to challenge dai

A quick and significant response to humanitarian crises across its borders is today a major ingredient in India’s foreign policy. India is justly proud of its reputation for being the “first responder” during emergencies and natural disasters e

Adversity brings out the best and worst in people. During the recent flood disaster, there are those who worked round the clock to help those in distress, and this article is about three young men with unusual occupations who braved flood waters to h

Founded in 1974 by a dedicated group of visually impaired pioneers, Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped (SLFVH) was established to voice the rights and address the needs of the visually impaired community.