In Sri Lanka, older people are commonly called ‘uncle’ or ‘aunty’ by those younger. This term denotes blood relationships, but is commonly used to as a term of respect when greeting older people, derived from the Sinhalese usage of ‘mama’

The Port of Colombo reported a significant surge in container handling in July 2025, marking a strong rebound with a double-digit growth, driven by a robust recovery in transshipment volumes.

The latest American opinion polls show that President Donald Trump’s tough steps against crime are appreciated, but support for his draconian anti-immigrant actions is dwindling.

Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the way forward for enhancement of bilateral ties. She shares her views in this regard on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of Viet Nam’s Independence Day (1945

Pathum Nissanka stood tall in Harare yesterday, crafting a calm yet commanding innings that carried Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket win over Zimbabwe. His brilliant 122 became the spine of the chase, guiding the visitors to a 2–0 series win in

With the appointment of the new government, which holds a significant majority, many hoped its environmental promises would swiftly become a reality. Environmental activists, working at both local and international levels, voluntarily extended suppor

The boundary wall behind Kotahena Sinhala Kanishta Vidyalaya, located at 222, Maha Vidyalaya Mawatha (Central Road), Colombo 13, is in an alarming condition. A section has already collapsed (now covered with wooden planks/plywood to prevent any tres

Sri Lanka’s listed commercial banks posted strong earnings for the June quarter, boosted by loan growth, lower provisions for bad loans and higher fee income, though margins narrowed, Capital Trust Securities said in a report.

Dr. Sanath Hettige, renowned family physician, researcher, lecturer, and entrepreneur, was formally inducted as the President of the Independent Medical Practitioners’ Association (IMPA) at a ceremonial event held on August 22 at Water’s Edge.

In the letter, Premadasa emphasised the escalating human–elephant conflict, which results in over 400 elephant fatalities and more than 150 human deaths each year, and highlighted the urgent need for a science-based national conservation strategy.

Navy installed over a thousand low-cost Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plants to fight CKD, while successful in slowing the disease’s spread, the project’s long-term sustainability now requires government maintenance and centralized control

It is common for countries to launch development projects while they achieve economic growth. Such projects bring both benefits and drawbacks. Although various development work has been undertaken in Sri Lanka to minimise these drawbacks, some have s

As Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the growing frequency and severity of natural hazards—from landslides in the central highlands to floods in the south and droughts in the north—a hard truth persists. Despite policy dialogue and institutiona

It has been observed that the gamut of pledges disseminated to the people during election campaigns and then ignored after governmental power is secured seems to be common political behaviour followed by almost all political parties in the process of

Like a tiger on its prey, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) pounced upon the tragic death of a young man in Mullaitivu and turned it into grand political theatre.

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is set to gain wider duty-free access to the United Kingdom after the latter announced sweeping reforms to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), allowing manufacturers to source up to 100 percent of garment inpu

Sri Lanka’s surfing paradise, Arugambay attracts many local and foreign visitors during its peak season from July to October. Over the recent few years, this stretch of land has gained much attention, mainly due to the presence of Israeli tourists

Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry leaders are optimistic about weathering the potential US tariffs, anticipating a minimal impact on the exports.

In 1935 under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the cultivation and use of cannabis was criminalised by the British, the colonial rulers of our country. However, cannabis has been used in Sri Lanka for traditional medicine and culinar

The Sarvodayapuram open dump yard, located a few kilometres away from the popular Arugambay tourism stretch, is a looming environmental hazard. During our recent visit to the site spread over approximately four hectares of land adjacent to an environ

In the wake of the post-pandemic tourism boom, there is also mounting backlash against an excess of tourism in many countries. When too many tourists flock to a destination, exceeding its ability to manage it sustainably, it leads to negative impacts

In a landmark judgment that underscores the primacy of environmental governance, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has overruled a 2011 decision by the Court of Appeal that mandated approval of a magnetite mining project by private partnership Uva Magnetit

That single Rifle shot, fired on August 10, 1950 reverberated around the world and tugged at the warm heartstrings of a grieving nation for a fallen indomitable warrior. For the local national newspapers it was front page headline news screaming “P

We have always seen bad accidents in Sri Lanka. That didn’t start yesterday, or last year. Some of them – bus, train, even air crashes – were terrible. But most major accidents occur on the roads, involving motor vehicles, rather than trains an

While the Neolithic Revolution is often celebrated as an unequivocal triumph, its complex legacy of social hierarchies and unequal benefits offers a vital lens for our current era. This paradox suggests that the transformative power of AI is not g

Despite intensified operations to curb drug-related crimes across the country, Sri Lanka is grappling with a growing crisis on two fronts, a surge in drug addiction and a critically overcrowded prison system that has far exceeded its holding capacity

The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland, Australia, organised a reception to welcome the newly appointed High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia, Yasoja Gunasekara, on August 2, at the Walkway to Ceylon Hotel in Brisbane.

Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera has raised concern that children are increasingly facing social and developmental challenges, rather than medical problems, due to excessive screen exposure.

The local construction industry risks widespread collapse if urgent relief is not extended to the struggling firms, the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCISL) warned, citing a growing wave of parate executions by the banks on the mortg

These racketeers operate a land kachcheri that enables them to create notarial deeds showing a transaction history of fifty years for any land. With the Divisional Secretary withdrawing the land from state ownership, they began to link the ownership