The National People’s Power Government is moving away from science and repeatedly launching elephant-

The 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) co-hosted by the Global Investigative Journalism Network and Malaysiakini kicked off at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with the participation of over 1500 attendees from 135 countries.

Rev. Fr. Michael Paul Rodrigo, Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, stands as one of the most luminous figures in the story of the Church in Sri Lanka. His life was a song of love — love for God, for the poor, and for this land. He lived and died

Janaprith Fernando, Attorney-at-Law and Chief Commissioner has been appointed as the Chairman of the Volunteer Support Sub Committee of the Asia Pacific Region and as the Membership Director of the Asia Pacific Evergreen Scouts at the recently conclu

Due to many reasons, known and unknown, some of Sri Lanka’s cinematic gems remained buried without getting noticed by the world. However, after several decades, the world-renowned French cinema has chosen to pay a tribute to some of these near-f

Little Amaya; See Me, Hear Me – a children’s day exhibition using art and technology was inaugurated late last week at the Lotus Tower celebrating World’s Children’s Day on Nov 20.

Google Pay is now live in Sri Lanka. And if you shop in Colombo, this could change your daily routine overnight. In partnership with Commercial Bank and Visa, Google has released the long-promised “Tap to Pay” convenience we’ve been waiting for

45 years ago, on November 1.1980, twelve youth selected from thousands who applied boarded the night mail train bound for Trinco to commence their training as Cadets at the Naval and Maritime Academy, except one whose travel was delayed by one week.

IDM Nations Campus International held its 17th Convocation Ceremony at the BMICH, recognising more than 750 graduates from the fields of Law, Management, Information Technology, and Teacher Education.

The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World is one of the longest-running thematic reviews promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Founded in 2016 to carry forward the themes of Expo Milano 2015—quality, sust

Four attorneys currently serving as Additional Solicitors General (ASG) at the Attorney General’s (AG) Department were sworn in as President’s Counsel (PC) yesterday (November 20) during a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court.

Since the reform and opening-up, China has undergone the largest and fastest urbanisation process in the world. By the end of 2024, China’s permanent urban resident population had reached 940 million, accounting for 67% of the total population. In

A landmark wildlife survey in Sri Lanka’s central highlands has uncovered two rare free-tailed bat species,

Over 35 women artisans from Jaffna, Mannar and Mullaitivu were celebrated at the Sri Lanka Design Festival, where “Palmyrah Stories from North” highlighted their craft, resilience and cultural heritage. Supported by the Embassy of Switzerland, th

Lt Cdr Sadun Gunasekera’s life was marked by loyalty, bravery and quiet strength. Serving as Flag Lieutenant to Admiral Clancy Fernando, he remained at his commander’s side until both were killed in the 1992 suicide bombing in Colombo. His legacy

In a powerful demonstration of judicial oversight, the Supreme Court took decisive action to confront the persistent problem of ragging in Sri Lankan universities, following the tragic suicide of Charith Dilshan, a Sabaragamuwa University student, wh

It was late in the evening. The sun was now trying to hide behind the mountains as the moon slowly began to rise. He was tired; he had been visiting pubs all day, looking for a job. He was a worn-out folk guitarist with an old guitar that had been pa

The people in Kandy town who have been facing a health hazard created by a dumping ground collapse have been further burdened with a severe flood threat.

It is unusual to find a library inside a trawler. This feat was achieved by the principal of a primary school who established a library inside a forty seven and a half foot long trawler named “Uthara 04” valued at Rs 82 lakhs that had remaine

Breast cancer has been identified as a disease that claims the lives of three Sri Lankan women every day. Accordingly, the main objective of this competition was to spread the message throughout Sri Lanka that every woman above the age of 20 should p

One of the most historically and archaeologically important towns in Sri Lanka at present is Mannar. This is because its history dates back to over 1500 years, especially with its role as one of the most prosperous maritime trading hubs of yesteryear

Nearly 4,000 rural schoolchildren in Ampara and Maha Oya districts will receive educational supplies worth Rs 5,000 each this December, as part of the initiative entering its eighth year.

Rapidly changing lifestyles, new work compulsions, soaring career and social ambitions and even daily chores like getting up early to send children to school, are depriving people of the required period of sleep in developed as well as developing cou

Who hasn’t heard of Martin Wickramasinghe? The nation reveres him as a literary giant. But few know of another Martin — Martin Wijesinghe of Sinharaja — whose storytelling spirit bloomed not in bookshelves, but beneath the emerald canopy of Sri

Western colonial powers, starting with the Portuguese, ruled the coastal regions of Sri Lanka from the early 16th century AD to the early 19th century, when the British extended their rule over the entire country in 1815.

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia celebrate 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations and to commemorate this historic milestone, the Embassy of Sri Lanka designed a special commemorative “logo” and unveiled it at a diplomatic reception orga

The most serious global crisis humanity faces at present — climate change — is advancing faster than we think. The final status report released by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2022 made it clear that the

Drama director and actor Sarath Dikkumbura keeps coming up with great ideas for dramas. This time, he has done an adaptation of the play ‘Marriage’ written by Ukrainian writer Nikolai Gogol. He has named the adaptation ‘Kolam Karayo’.

Anagimale and Kanneliya offer travellers a lush escape into two of Sri Lanka’s most scenic natural spaces. From cascading waterfalls to biodiverse rainforest trails, the reserves present a serene retreat for nature lovers. Visitors can explore rich

The 84th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) will be held on 29 November (Saturday) at 3 p.m. at the Auditorium of SLFUW, No. 96/25, Kitulwatte Road, Borella, Colombo 08.