Joel Fernando was born in 1940 in the ancestral home of his maternal grandfather, lawyer Thomas Matthew Fernando JPUM, in the Colombo suburb of Mount Lavinia. He was the fifth in a family of ten children.

Pushpi Weerakoon has been awarded the ‘Rotary Alumni Global Service Award’. The achievement is sure to contribute to the many international accolades achieved by Sri Lankans this year

In the post-independence era, Sri Lanka achieved a lot in terms of social development compared to other countries in the region. Sri Lanka is way ahead of countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal in South Asia in this regard. The co

Dr. Sanath Akmeemana, President of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, awards the oration medal to Dr. Gamini Galappatthy, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, who delivered the prestigious Professor

Two decades have passed since we lost our dear friend, Sriyani Nonis, on June 13, 2005, but her memory will always linger. Our friendship of nearly half a century was very close, not demanding, but genuine and dependable. We first met at St. Joseph

Sri Lanka is currently facing a grave public health crisis as the country has been witnessing a surge in the number of Chikungunya and Dengue cases during recent months, particularly in Colombo and Gampaha districts. Medical experts have stated that

June 10, 2025 marks the 100th birth anniversary of our beloved mother Mrs Susila Gunadari Samaranayake. Our devoted Ammi, was born on 10th of June 1925 and passed away on 11th of March 1997 after a brief illness at the age of 72.

Due to the lack of maintenance of company-owned tea lands and the declining productivity of older plantations, rainforests are being rapidly cleared to establish new tea plantations and increase yields, fueling the expansion of tea cultivation. To ra

Journalist Sugath Moragahakumbura is a man for all seasons. From writing stories to the tabloid newspaper ‘‘Nawaliya’’ (Still in publication) he went on to try his hand at like drama, photography and even authoring books with considerable su

A pre-historic graveyard has been found in Samangala jungle monastery in the Uhana division, Ampara district.

A collection of selected letters covering a diverse range of topics pertaining to social, political and economic issues and crises that prevailed in our country which ultimately affected adversely the majority of citizens, as never before, during a s

On a resplendent ‘Full Moon Day’ in the month of June, Poson festivities are celebrated in Sri Lanka. This splendid occasion is to commemorate and pay homage to the wonderful appearance of Maha Samana Arahant Mihindu, accompanied by a spirituall

Impermanence refers to the temporary and uncertain nature of much of what people perceive as reality. People often cling to the illusion of stability and permanence in their lives. Still, a deeper examination reveals that everything is constantly ch

Iranganie Serasinghe packed a number of careers, projects and issues into her long and eventful life, but still looks serene as she celebrated her 98th birthday, just two years short of a century. Is her signature serenity the secret of her longevity

A group of Buddhist monks arrived in the country on Saturday (June 7) to conduct a foot pilgrimage (Pada Yathra) in view of Poson full moon day. The Pada Yathra would commence from Kirivehera, Kataragama and continue on consecutive days as follows:

Sevanagala and Pelwatte sugar factories, owned by Lanka Sugar Company Ltd, were established in 1986 with the aim of meeting 100 percent of the country’s sugar requirement through local production.

On June 05 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day, the Court of Appeal, in a division comprising of His Lordship Justice Karalliyadde, heard two writ applications bearing nos.

humanitarian emergencies caused by heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms, and hurricanes.

Eid - ul -Adha,the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, is one of the most significant and sacred celebrations observed by millions of Muslims around the world.

A powerful, women-led recycling movement in Sri Lanka is successfully combating plastic pollution and empowering communities through innovative waste management and a new factory.

A rice crisis has recently emerged in Sri Lanka, and the government has failed to provide a solution. Rice is our staple food, and as a nation we consume it three times a day. Since ancient times, Sri Lankan kings were focussed on making the country

One of the most significant conservation initiatives taken by the government in view of the World Environment Week was the declaration of the Nikkandupola stream in Galapitamada in the Warakapola Divisional Secretariat as a conservation zone and sanc

Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries is set to leave the island on June 8, heading to Alaska to take on Mount Denali (also known as Mount McKinley), the final summit remaining to complete the Seven Summits Challenge. Considered the most coveted mount

SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft to its existing fleet of 22 aircraft, aiming to expand its services. The state-run airline expects to add at least two more aircraft by the end of this year.

Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2025 pageant, in her maiden interview with the print media upon her return said that although she didn’t make it to the final four at the Miss World, she created history for Sri Lanka

The New Zealand Under-85s donated their sports equipment to Every Mind Matters—an initiative by World Vision Lanka aimed at uplifting the mental well-being of children in North, Sri Lanka, through sports.

Bandung 1955 was a historical marker that broke the ground for third-world internationalism to develop against the logic of cold-war geopolitical monopoly. It preceded the non-aligned movement that expanded Asian-African solidarity to Latin America

St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, a revered national heritage site, is often called a “shrine of peace” for uniting Sri Lanka’s beloved multiethnic and multireligious communities. Known as a sacred place of prayer and miracles, it draws pi

The English Speaking Union of Sri Lanka launched its new project recently to teach English to underprivileged students, without charging a fee. The event was held at Sugatha Dharma Ayathanaya in Mount Lavinia. Twenty-five students aged 14 to 16 were

Sri Lanka enjoys multiple advantages globally due to its strategic positioning in the region, with easy access to key markets and major shipping lanes that account for a significant portion of transnational trade worldwide. The country has the potent