Sri Lanka has banned four predatory fish species, including piranhas and alligator gar, to protect native biodiversity. Authorities are combining strict regulations with community initiatives, encouraging responsible management and public participati

The Free Media Movement (FMM) has strongly condemned the attack on Ridimaliyadda regional reporter Vimukthi Sanjaya Perera who is responsible for exposing illegal tree felling and other nefarious activities in the area.

Sri Lankan cinema is currently at a critical juncture, and we are faced with the challenge of preserving our films for the future.

For those who started writing on typewriters, drove rear wheel drive vehicles, or made phone calls on ancient contraptions which insisted that numbers be dialled by turning a ring (crazy!), social media is at best a necessary evil.

America is everybody’s dream destination. The allure is in its cutting-edge technology, the opportunities it gives to anyone wanting to work hard and excel, and its welcoming approach to foreigners.

This is the success story of a young male Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), the islands apex terrestrial predator, a threatened and endemic subspecies, who was rescued and treated after being caught in a wire snare, who defied the odds

The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), slashing lengthy tax holidays and raising investment thresholds.

In the heart of Sri Lanka, September is more than just another month – it’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities, challenges and triumphs of children and adolescents battling cancer and to rally families, com

Sri Lanka, scripting history for the first time, green lighted the first-ever Cannabis cultivation only last month.

The World Bank (WB) last week announced that Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilising its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in its history, equal to nearly 8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over three years,

The buildup to Monday’s emergency summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha, signalled a potential turning point in Arab-Israeli relations-or a tough retaliation against Israel for bombing Qatar on September 9. But in the end, t

In a 1996 speech to the Singapore Press Club, Lee Kuan Yew addressed the challenge of ensuring Singapore’s survival beyond his leadership and laid out the core principle of its success. He explained that Singapore prospered by “creating first-wor

Observed annually on September 16, World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, an important international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer from substances that deplete it. In order to protect life on Earth fro

Sri Lanka’s manta rays, the largest of the ray family, face grave threats from overfishing, bycatch, and international gill plate trade despite their vital ecological role. Experts warn their slow reproduction makes them especially vulnerable, whil

As climate change accelerates, geopolitical tensions simmer, and economic inequalities deepen, South Asia finds itself navigating one of the most complex periods in its modern history.

Sri Lanka’s education system is at a crossroads, as parents weigh the merits of government and international schools.

Last week, the World Bank released two documents on Sri Lanka: A report titled, ‘Sri Lanka Public Finance Review’ addressing Sri Lanka’s painful fiscal adjustment over the last few years, and an appraisal document for a USD 100 million loan for

The ban on palm oil cultivation has cost the country millions in foreign exchange and risks worsening its fragile economic recovery, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) said, urging the government to reverse

“A wingman isn’t just someone who flies beside you. He’s the one who makes sure you never fly alone.” – Anonymous This article is penned in memory of the late Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (NSWS-Pak), ndc (Pak), psc

Firstly, we need to understand who a performer is; a performer is someone like a singer, actor, dancer, or musician. The performer has a performance right over their performance, but do they have a copyright? Performers eternally dabble with the ques

Sri Lanka’s ambitious plan to attract five million tourists and generate US$ 10 billion in annual revenue by 2030 is under threat as bureaucratic delays stall a critical global promotional campaign, industry leaders said.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath’s speech at the 60th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session, currently underway in Geneva, reiterated the fact that Sri Lanka is committed to the accountability process only through a domestic mechanism.

Sri Lankan students increasingly rely on AI tools like ChatGPT for academic work, often using them nearly 100% of the time. Educators warn this convenience may be eroding critical thinking, creativity, and reflection, urgingstudents to treat AI as a

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has voiced strong disappointment over the statement made by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), accusing the government of failing to deliver on promises o

At present, visitors entering the Parliamentary gallery strictly on invitation are required to follow a dress code: ladies in saree and gentlemen in either the National Dress or a Lounge suit.

The Church of St. John the Evangelist in Panadura is set to enter its 150th year on September 14, 2025. Known as the Church by the River, it has long served as a spiritual and community hub, offering worship, education, and social support along the B

British cardiologist Dr Yanushi Dullewe Wijeyeratne gained international acclaim at the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress 2025 in Madrid. Invited to chair sessions, deliver lectures, and appear on the ESC TV channel, she presented the la

A month ago, a student of a leading school in Homagama took her life. The death is reportedly linked to exam pressure and this is not an isolated tragedy.

World Physiotherapy Day falls on September 8 (today). To commemorate the day, the College of Physiotherapists has organised a scientific session and workshop.