US President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) camp is now a house divided on racial, religious and doctrinal lines.

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from Cyclone Ditwah, communities in affected districts face various challenges not only from damaged homes and infrastructure, but also from the psychological and emotional impact of the disaster. Mental health profe

I went to Paradise Cove in Midigama for a late lunch with three friends on December 26, 2025, expecting nothing more than a relaxed meal by the sea. Instead, the experience left me unsettled and questioning how such practices can take place in Sri La

The upcountry railway, which is also called the main line, runs through an attractive countryside from Rambukkana to Badulla through Peradeniiya, where the railway branches off to Kandy-Matale and Badulla.

Along with other bridges in Sri Lanka, old suspension Bridges, too, suffered from Cyclone Ditwah floods. People used to enjoy walking along these old bridges or “sangilipalam” as they were called in Sinhala.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarsuriya had an in-depth discussion with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya Prof. Terrance Mudajith about the situation at University.

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

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.

Sri Lanka’s worst flood disaster in a decade has exposed an uncomfortable truth that transcends any single administration: the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah reveals not merely the current government’s inability to protect its people, but

Jerome Fernando is not an unknown name is Sri Lanka. He is a name that has caught attention in the religious world and beyond as thousands of people follow his preachings and believe he is the modern day chosen ‘Prophet’ of God. In a first of its

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 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

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

The festive season is upon us. But should we as Sri lankans go ahead with celebrations planned? I note with concern that some have decided to go ahead with festive merry making. Is it morally correct?

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

Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka with a frightening force, leaving behind washed-out villages, broken roads, drowned fields, and thousands of families trying to rebuild their lives from the mud. But as the waters recede and statistics slowly

The recent cyclone disaster like the earlier Tsunami, has caught us all by surprise. Preventable loss of life and property has caused the country dearly.

Sri Lanka’s upcountry geography has changed in certain areas due to landslides triggered by cyclone Ditwah, warranting revision of the land-use map series in view of several areas severely, Surveyor General N.K.U. Rohana said.

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

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

The world’s worst cyclone-hit countries are mainly in South and Southeast Asia – Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Now Sri Lanka and Thailand too, are in that sombre list.

Over the past four years, geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts have progressed at a pace unmatched in the previous three decades. The world we face today is fundamentally different from the one we knew before. War has returned to Europe,

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 recent floods in Sri Lanka have left individuals and communities facing profound emotional, psychological, and practical challenges.

As Sri Lanka assesses the scale of the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah, the worst-ever natural disaster since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, it should also plan for the next phase of reconstruction in earnest.

It all started when a 6-year-old child got into a go-kart at the Bandaragama karting track in December 2013. Every year his family, living in Singapore at the time, would visit Sri Lanka.

When Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, the force of nature felt almost unreal. Hundreds of people died, thousands remain unaccounted for, and more than 147,000 were pushed from the places they once called home.

The legendary Sinharaja rainforest is one of the last remaining vestiges of widespread lowland rainforests that pay homage to an exceptionally concentrated biome consisting of endemic and threatened species.

At Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Café, we believe every great café should have a signature dessert. The one dish guests return for, recommend to friends, and remember long after the last bite. For us, that honour goes to our Matilda Cake.